Pre-Owned Commercial Vehicle Operations Manager

apartmentStaff Solutions Recruitment placeJohannesburg calendar_month 

The Pre-Owned Operations Manager is responsible for establishing, managing, and growing the OEMs pre-owned vehicle operations. Initially focused on professionalising and controlling the Tradeback process through an outsourced partner, the role will evolve to develop a full-fledged Pre-Owned Division, enhance resale strategies, and expand the brands presence in the pre-owned commercial truck market.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Tradeback & Partner Oversight
  • Oversee trade-in vehicle processing and stock movement with an outsourced partner
  • Monitor refurbishment, cost control, and wholesale pricing
  • Ensure accurate reporting and competitive pricing alignment
  1. Pre-Owned Division Development
  • Design systems and processes aligned with OEM standards
  • Expand resale partner networks and define performance metrics
  • Develop marketing and branding strategies for pre-owned trucks
  1. Division Growth & Leadership
  • Transition operations into a structured in-house division
  • Build and lead a dedicated team as the business scales
  • Drive profitability and provide strategic input to leadership
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Tradeback turnaround times
  • Cost and margin control
  • Pricing competitiveness
  • Stock tracking accuracy
  • Partner SLA compliance
  • Resale volume and profitability
  • Pre-Owned Division development milestones
Skills & Competencies
  • Strong operational and financial management
  • Strategic thinking and business development skills
  • Partner and stakeholder management
  • Market analysis and pricing strategy expertise
  • High attention to detail, compliance, and adaptability
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelors degree in Business, Logistics, or similar
  • 58 years experience in automotive or commercial vehicle industry (ideally pre-owned, tradeback, or fleet operations)
  • Experience with outsourced partner management, dealer networks, and scaling business units
  • Code 8 drivers license required
Collaboration Areas
  • Sales & Dealer Network
  • Outsourced Operations
  • Finance
  • After-Sales & Technical Teams
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