A versatile Management Professional, with 25 years knowledge and experience managing & leading profitable business units in the retail, wholesale, aftersales, administration, human capital, financial and agriculture environments. I have worked and engaged with major industry stakeholders like, Toyota SA, GWM SA, Suzuki SA, Shell SA, Puma Fuels, Total SA and have worked closely with all the major finance institutions like Wesbank, Toyota Finance, Absa, Standard Bank and MFC. Excellent attention to detail, especially to analysing market trends, influencing personnel to achieve company objectives and meet customer expectations. Analysing daily, weekly, monthly, and annual financial activities, create financial reports and lead financial objectives aligned with company goals & targets.
Toyota Ladybrand
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Dealer PrincipalToyota Ladybrand Apr 2024 - PresentLadybrand, Free State, South Africa
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Director Dinatla Game (Pty) LtdDinatla Game (Pty) Ltd Sep 2018 - PresentKroonstad, Free State, South Africa
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General ManagerRobustrade38 Feb 2022 - Mar 2024George, Western Cape, South Africa -
Dealer Principal & General ManagerCfao Motors Jan 2018 - Dec 2020South AfricaResponsible for the day-to day running of the business with a particular emphasis on sales and business development. Making sure that the business continues to grow by way of developing new clients whilst maintaining is existing customer base. • Employee Management and Development• Financial Management by ensuring daily operating expenses are kept in line and maximizing gross profit i.e. Sales, Workshop & Parts.• Strategically managing available stock in maximizing gross profit opportunity and market-share penetration. • Marketing by developing Marketing strategies according to seasonal needs and to ensure customer satisfaction. • Community Involvement through various projects and assisting programs.• Administrative Management• Customer Service Management by ensuring key touch points are achieved thus have an overall customer satisfaction and recognizing the voice of the customer.• Sales Management• Establishing sound relationships with all Financial Institutions in South Africa (Toyota Finance, Standard Bank, Absa, & MFC)• Ensuring property is always maintained according to Toyota SA standards.• Ensuring state-of-the-art equipment is available to ensure customers need are met.Key achievements:• Business turnaround, from 2.2 million loss to break even within first 10 months.• Growing workforce by 200%• Development & mentoring of workforce into leadership positions• Achieving stock levels to company objectives, ensuring return on stock is achieved. • Maintaining sales to stock holding, 100% stock turnover per month• Increase gross profit by 9%• Establishing key accounts in die wholesale market -
Dealer PrincipalOvk - Group/Groep Mar 2016 - Nov 2017Ladybrand, Free State, South AfricaEstablishing Toyota Brand within the Agricultural Industry and developing people with Agricultural background into the Toyota ethos. • Financial Management by ensuring daily operating expenses are kept in line and maximizing gross profit i.e.: Sales, Workshop, Parts, and Shell Forecourt.• Strategic & Sales Management.• Marketing by developing Marketing strategies according to seasonal needs and to ensure customer satisfaction. • Project Management by designing and managing new fuel station.• Administrative Management.• Customer Service Management by ensuring key touch points are achieved thus have an overall customer satisfaction and recognizing the voice of the customer.Key achievements:• • Achieving & exceeding annual financial targets for 2 consecutive years• Nominated and awarded for exceptional contribution to OVK and receiving the excellence award by OVK MD out of 2000 employees• Ensuring 100% employee retention• Achieving a 96% external audit report• Taking Customer Satisfaction to Gold Dealer withing 12 months• Successfully completed Dealer Principal Program from Toyota SA• Awarded OVK Dealer of the Year 2016/2017• Growing New Vehicle Sales & Used Vehicle Sales extensively. -
Managing DirectorPongola Auto Jan 2013 - Feb 2016South AfricaTo explore the market for affordable used vehicles in rural areas.• Sales Management.• Financial Management.• Procurement of Stock• Evaluations for new and used vehicles.• Managing deal structuring and financing.• Marketing and Public Relations.• Administrative Management.• Customer Service Management.
Thinus Botha Education Details
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Vryheid High SchoolGrade 12
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Thinus Botha attended Vryheid High School.
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