Head of TopUsed - Centurion

MAN Automotive (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MAN Truck & Bus AG in Germany, is a leading manufacturer of medium, heavy and extra-heavy trucks, as well as commuter buses and luxury coaches. The product has been represented in South Africa since the early 1960's, initially through agents Meyer and Hiller. The South African operation has its headquarters in Isando as well as an assembly plant (Pinetown), a bus and coach manufacturing facility (Olifantsfontein) a central parts depot (Isando), a used commercial vehicle operation in Centurion and a widespread national sales, service and parts dealer network. The MAN Training Academy is also situated in Isando and offers a wide range of technical courses to apprentices and qualified artisans, ensuring that the MAN organization in South Africa is always at the leading edge of technical know-how. A network of 14 full dealerships and 15 service and parts dealerships is strategically situated throughout Southern Africa, in order to provide complete support to MAN's widespread customer base.Description Responsible for the overall TopUsed vehicle operations, inventory control & strict day turn Determine potential buyers and ensure follow up by Sales employees Handle vehicle inventory, analyse market needs and prepare stock of vehicles Develop incentive schemes, sales training meetings and prepare standards of product knowledge Organize used vehicle sales teams & update salespeople daily on all advertising campaigns & offers Prepare and administer an annual operating forecast and budget for the used vehicle sales department Manage the residual values and buyback/trade back portfolio Manage and motivate the TopUsed team to meet and exceed company goals and objectives Requirements Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration Skills: Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills Good understanding of operational aspects of the business Good financial knowledge Analytical and strategic skills to identify problems thereafter solve them Work independently though being a team player Work well under pressure and maintain good customer relations Leadership and organizational skills Able to work cross-functionally with teams in other business units Able to explain complex engineering information in a clear way Capable of critical thinking Must have a strong technical background Experience: High volume sales experience within the heavy commercial vehicles industry - 10 years Management experience - 10 years Inventory Control - 5 years