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Gerrit de Beer

Dealer Principal
Pretoria East,Gauteng

Summary

Accomplished Dealer Principal with a proven track record at EASTVAAL MOTORS, excelling in operations management and customer relations. Spearheaded digital marketing strategies, enhancing online presence and leading to significant lead generation. Demonstrated expertise in coaching and mentoring, fostering a high-performance team culture. Achieved top regional sales performance, showcasing decision-making and sales management skills. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Dealer Principal

EASTVAAL MOTORS
08.2018 - Current
  • Determined monthly and yearly forecasts in terms of unit sales, gross profit objectives and departmental profits.
  • Boosted overall profitability by carefully managing inventory levels and negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.
  • Developed a comprehensive digital marketing strategy that increased online presence resulting in significant lead generation.
  • Developed long-lasting partnerships with key industry stakeholders, fostering mutual growth and success.
  • Met with sales personnel daily to review previous day's results and current plan of action.
  • Improved employee retention with comprehensive training programs and mentorship opportunities.
  • Increased dealership sales by implementing innovative marketing strategies and campaigns.
  • Revamped showroom layout to optimize traffic flow and enhance the overall customer experience.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining an impeccable record for audits and inspections.
  • Established a strong company culture that promoted teamwork, accountability, and excellence across all departments.
  • Oversaw successful expansion initiatives, opening new locations to strengthen market presence.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.

Dealer Principal

Barloworld Motor Retail
10.2010 - 07.2018
  • Determined monthly and yearly forecasts in terms of unit sales, gross profit objectives and departmental profits.
  • Boosted overall profitability by carefully managing inventory levels and negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.
  • Developed a comprehensive digital marketing strategy that increased online presence resulting in significant lead generation.
  • Developed long-lasting partnerships with key industry stakeholders, fostering mutual growth and success.
  • Met with sales personnel daily to review previous day's results and current plan of action.
  • Improved employee retention with comprehensive training programs and mentorship opportunities.
  • Streamlined dealership operations by reorganizing departments and optimizing internal processes.
  • Revamped showroom layout to optimize traffic flow and enhance the overall customer experience.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant regulations, maintaining an impeccable record for audits and inspections.
  • Championed community engagement efforts, sponsoring local events and collaborating with charities to boost brand visibility.
  • Established a strong company culture that promoted teamwork, accountability, and excellence across all departments.
  • Led dealership to achieve top rankings in regional sales performance, outpacing competitors consistently.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through the development of strong relationships and personalized service.
  • Built a robust service department that delivered exceptional client experiences while driving repeat business.
  • Directed financial management efforts, reducing unnecessary expenses while maximizing revenue streams.
  • Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.

Dealer Principal

Toits Motor Group
01.2000 - 09.2009

2004 Nissan sales manager of the year

2005Nissan CSI dealer of the year

Top volume dealer 2002 -2005

2003 Nissan finance dealer of the year

  • Determined monthly and yearly forecasts in terms of unit sales, gross profit objectives and departmental profits.
  • Boosted overall profitability by carefully managing inventory levels and negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.
  • Developed a comprehensive digital marketing strategy that increased online presence resulting in significant lead generation.
  • Developed long-lasting partnerships with key industry stakeholders, fostering mutual growth and success.
  • Met with sales personnel daily to review previous day's results and current plan of action.
  • Improved employee retention with comprehensive training programs and mentorship opportunities.
  • Increased dealership sales by implementing innovative marketing strategies and campaigns.
  • Streamlined dealership operations by reorganizing departments and optimizing internal processes.
  • Implemented cutting-edge technologies to streamline operations and improve overall efficiency at the dealership level.
  • Fostered a high-performance sales team through regular coaching sessions and targeted skill development training programs.
  • Led dealership to achieve top rankings in regional sales performance, outpacing competitors consistently.

Sales Executive

Lake View Land Rover
09.1995 - 11.1999
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
  • Negotiated and closed profitable sales contracts with new and existing customers to increase loyalty and retention.
  • Established and maintained positive relationships with vendors to determine product availability and quality.

Education

LDP - Business Management

GIBBS
Johannesburg, South Africa
08.2014

Nasional Diploma - Marketing

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria
06.1995

High School Diploma -

Wilgers High School
Pretoria
11.1990

Skills

Performance Appraisals

Customer Relations

Data-driven decision-making

Coaching and Mentoring

Operations Management

Recruitment Strategies

Facility Management

Sales management

Workforce Planning

Budgeting expertise

Goal-Oriented

Decision-Making

Customer Service Management

Software

Kerrige ,

Microsoft

Easi bi

Work Availability

monday
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Quote

Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins

Interests

Hunting

Sports

Deap sea fishing

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Timeline

Dealer Principal

EASTVAAL MOTORS
08.2018 - Current

Dealer Principal

Barloworld Motor Retail
10.2010 - 07.2018

Dealer Principal

Toits Motor Group
01.2000 - 09.2009

Sales Executive

Lake View Land Rover
09.1995 - 11.1999

LDP - Business Management

GIBBS

Nasional Diploma - Marketing

Tshwane University of Technology

High School Diploma -

Wilgers High School
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