DSV seeks a General Manager at Kempton Park to handle auto brand deliveries throughout South Africa. You must have 5 years of work experience managing teams and creating smart logistics. A college degree is needed, and experience in the auto industry is a huge plus. Read more Details about this Job.
General Manager Vacancy in DSV Brief Information
- Company- DSV
- Position- General Manager
- Location- Kempton Park, Serengeti Blvd (DSV Park Gauteng)
- Time Type- Full Time
Main Purpose of the Role
The overall administration for the overall management of Automotive vertical as well as key account managers to whom automobile accounts will be allocated. This involves having a deep understanding and influence on every aspect of the Automotive industry, which includes Operations, Human Resources, IT and Finance as well as Sales.
Fully embracing the retention of revenue and growth within the Automotive sector for Road with the intention to expand the range to additional DSV businesses in the near the future (Solutions as well as Air & Sea).
Retention of, and growth of existing customer base, and aiming new logos in order to meet the ambitious Automotive vertical growth goals.
A successful General Manager can achieve the most important business outcomes by ensuring sales performance to meet the company’s goals.
Basic Minimum Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years end-to-end Supply Chain experience of which at least 3 years managing Account Managers supporting reputable Auto brands supply chain especially on the outbound road distribution within South Africa.
- Responding to Tenders / RFI’s / RFP’s / RFQ’s – and formulating logistical solutions for Automotive brands.
- National Diploma or equivalent.
- Experience in end-to-end Supply Chain management within the Automotive sector (inclusive of inbound logistics via Air & Sea as well as warehousing services)
- Any experience gained working for an Auto OEM in a Supply Chain or Logistics capacity.
Duties and Responsibilities
Ensure that the DSV Auto Sales team aligns to company and customer strategies to achieve long term relationships and profitable business within the portfolio.
Building and maintaining relationships within portfolio accounts (C-level) as well as internally with Regional Management and all Directors.
Creating a positive team environment and implementing new business effectively, managing Account Managers according to agreed Minimal Acceptable Standards (MAS).
This should be achieved by (but not limited to),
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