Lot Manager at CARS45 Limited

Job Summary

• The Lot Manager(LM) is responsible for the entire strategic performance of a storage location. LM oversees the auto-retail strategies from location setup to P&L management.
• He/she would lead the Asset Officers, QC Personnel and any other staff within a storage location.
• They are charged with delivering world-class retail experience at their varied storage locations; customer interactions, vehicle merchandising, cost and budgets, profit analysis, inventory composition etc.
• Lot Manager ensure that the core key performance indicators for each storage location is meet and exceeded; Sales targets, margin, merchandising; vehicle display standardization, vehicle physical condition (good glass, good tyre, clean wash), foot traffic, CVR and negotiation (tasks are not limited to this). 
• A LM wears multiple hats on the job; drives marketing initiatives, repairs manager, business development manager and performance improvement officer.
• He/she would report directly to Head of Retail and Storage as well as interface with various stakeholders within the business.

Essential Job Functions

• Solely responsible for all processes within a storage location.
• Lead and drive optimal performance of any storage location assigned.
• Ensures that the location offers exceptional service experience to Carsbazr customers (Dealers, Merchants and End-users)
• Ensure vehicles meet the Carsbazr display standard (External Stickers, Internal Stickers, Vehicle Grade, Vehicle Price, Inspection Report and Documentation Check List)
• Coordinate and manages the daily morning drill exercise for his/her location.
• Manages fund disbursement and allocation of the locations budget.
• Efficiently resolve issues that arise from the location and escalate when necessary.
• Oversee and verify repair request and task completion for escalated cars.
• Responsible for planning and execution to meet core KPI targets
• Ensure adequate precautionary measures are taken to avoid operational hazards within a storage location.
• Deploy business development strategies to ensure profitable operations of the storage location.
• Building a world-class retail location in service delivery.
• Provide daily/weekly report to Head of Retail and Storage on assigned tasks.
• Ensure all data reports are effectively updated – vehicle receipt and release, internal transits and all compulsory updates on the enterprise solution.
• Ensure all incidences within a storage location is effectively reported to the unit head.
• All other assigned tasks as required by the unit head

Competency Profile
Educational Requirement:

• Minimum B.Sc or HND result

Experience:

• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant work experience. (Supply Chain, Operations, Sales experience will be an edge)

Technical Requirements:   

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools
• Conversant with the Google Suite (Docs and Sheets)

Knowledge:

• Proven ability to lead a business unit.
• Good knowledge and experience in Sales
• Decent knowledge on self-directed projects
• Strong numerical ability

Skills Required:

• Persuasive and influencing.
• Task ownership and proactive.
• Ability to multitask and deliver with minimal supervision
• Resilient and productive under pressure
• Ability to present and communicate information clearly.
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.
• Must be target driven, delivering results and meeting expectation.
• Has a strong sense of initiative and personal leadership.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and unpredictable work hours.
• Ability to negotiate and close negotiations with customers.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.