Pre-Owned Commercial Vehicle Operations Manager

SUMMARY:

New role is available for a Pre-Owned Commercial Vehicle Operations Manager for our client based in Isando JHB.

The Pre-Owned Operations Manager is responsible for establishing, managing, and growing the OEM’s 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 brand’s presence in the pre‑owned commercial truck market.

• 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
• 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
• 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

• Tradeback turnaround times
• Cost and margin control
• Pricing competitiveness
• Stock tracking accuracy
• Partner SLA compliance
• Resale volume and profitability
• Pre-Owned Division development milestones

• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, , or similar
• 5–8 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 driver’s license required

• Sales & Dealer Network
• Outsourced Operations
• Finance
• After-Sales & Technical Teams