Dealer principal

I was a Financial Manager, I worked in an environment where what you say does not matter unless you can substantiate it with records and statistics. It was my responsibility to make sure that all transactions are recorded, accurate and authorised. My result is to present detailed, accurate financial statements to management and the board of directors. I am a focused person, dedicated to the cause, reliable, industrious, practical, and detail - oriented. I commit to excellence in everything I do. I enjoy being part of a team, but also function well on my own; I do like to take on more than what I am expected to. I am an aspiring trainer, sharing of thoughts, ideas and knowledge. I have an unwavering interest in the ability to communicate a message that influences and persuades an audience. It is because of the above - mentioned that I would like to continue my career in finances, which requires paying attention to every detail.

I obtained an MBA degree in 2002 (Business Administration, Strategic management, Change management, etc.), studying part time. I have years (27yrs) of experience in the Financial Sector (ABSA Retail & Commercial, Vehicle Asset & Finance, focusing on various Markets at Branch, Regional and Head Office Levels). The positions I held were mostly Managerial - Relationship Management, Sales Management, Credit Management, Key Account management, VAPS Management & Sales and Key Individual (Compliance), actively participating in development of National Sales Plans and managing Sales Teams to achieve and exceed Sales Targets. I am a team player, self - starter and have excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills. Effective leadership skills (operational & strategically) applied in my career, led my team to increase profit margins and achieve sale targets. My final position with ABSA (AVAF Head Office) for 5 years was that of National Manager: Dealer Groups, Alliances & Manufacturers, reporting directly to the AVAF General Manager Sales: Dealer Business Wessel Steffens (Retired) Cell. Nr. 082 - 4536839. My responsibility was to engage(Key Account Management) with Executives of all the Dealer Groups (JV’s, Alliances and Manufacturers (OEM’s)), establishing a viable relationship in order for me to facilitate the successful delivery & sales growth of AVAF products and Vaps, through ABSA segments & Dealer channels (Key Account Management). In November 2012, an opportunity arose to join the Unitrans Group (now CFAO Motors) as Divisional Finance & Insurance Manager (all franchises) reporting directly to Andre Rhoodie (MD Unitrans Insurance & Director Unitrans Automotive) - arhoodie@cfaomotors.co.za Cell. Nr. 082 - 8976390. My responsibility as Key Individual (manage and oversee), was to implement Compliance procedures to ensure proper roles, responsibilities & competency requirements regarding representatives in terms of FAIS as well as contracting, monitoring and managing of Sales targets. Product/Sales Training (to all F&I Managers in the dealerships) was part of my portfolio. In August 2017 I was given the opportunity to train within the Unitrans Group as a Dealer Principal / Sales Manager & all other aspects within a dealership, which has truly added value to my knowledge & experience in the Automotive Sector. From January 2019, I participated in a Volkswagen SA Fleet program, initiated and monitored by Volkswagen SA. My responsibility was to put processes in place to generate new fleet business focusing on Small & Medium Business. I resigned and pursued other opportunities in the market such as Training/Facilitating on a freelance basis. Alternatively to the training, I also run a brokerage, contracted to Eqstra Financial Services selling their products via the F & I Managers in the motor dealerships. Any referral needed kindly contact Andre Rhoodie.