Regional Business Manager (Specialist Level)The future of mobility is changing. What do we contribute to this? Volkswagen produces vehicles in 14 countries and delivers them to customers in more than 150 markets worldwide. Electromobility, smart mobility, and digital transformation are our core topics for the future. For many millions of people, Volkswagen is the epitome of mobility - not only today, but also tomorrow. Become part of it and help develop new solutions with your curiosity and ideas. You can expect a diverse team that supports you and with whom you can grow together and develop your potential.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the VW Regional Business Manager position – NSO (Sandton).
Based in Sandton within VW Brand department, the successful incumbent will be responsible for improving overall dealer performance through a process of analyzing dealer financial performance, consulting with the management of underperforming dealers, and the development and monitoring of corrective action plans – ensuring a financially strong dealer organization that will improve vehicle sales and workshop output, increase market share, and improve customer & dealer satisfaction while simultaneously protecting Volkswagen Group's interests.
Possible Tasks within this RoleEnsure timely, complete, and accurate monthly financial and quantitative reporting by all dealers and oversee the mapping and maintenance of the dealers' DMS and financial reporting software.Manage late reporting and ensure adherence to deadlines while preparing key financial reports for senior management to support decision-making.Business Management Consulting: Analyze monthly all dealers in Regional Business Manager (RBM) area, making use of both financial, non-financial & benchmark information.Monitor dealer performance through KPI metrics such as Sales to Target and CEM performance, link these indicators to financial outcomes, and improve results by developing and implementing individual performance plans.Manage dealer concerns, escalate them to top management, develop countermeasures, and consult on cost minimization programs. Also, initiate and implement best practices for cost and revenue optimization across the dealer network.Steer corrective action plans with cross-functional field team involvement and dealership management to measure progress and adjust where necessary over a minimum 6-month period.Set internal targets for Profit before Tax (%) and other strategic measurements for each dealer in RBM area to achieve national average PBT% target.Benchmark processes and results with the top 3 regional performers and train new dealer personnel, including DPs and Financial Managers, on financial reporting and data mapping.Review new dealer applications for financial planning before final approval and assess business valuations and financial viability for ownership changes, performance improvements, and dealer representation strategy.Conduct dealer review meetings, prepare financial inputs for AG reporting, assist with ad hoc financial queries, and develop a forecasting methodology to establish a national average PBT% target using budget assumptions and historical data.Qualification RequirementsPost Graduate degree in finance or equivalent.
Experience Needed5 years experience in:
A Wholesale manufacturer environment, with financial & business consulting experience.Financial management of a motor retail business.Dealer Management system operational experience preferable.Ability to communicate with all levels of management within a VWSA dealership, including Dealer Principals, Owners, and Group Directors.Strong Financial Analytical skills.Computer Literacy.Leadership Skills.Self-starter characteristics, with the ability to use own initiative.Added AdvantageAt Volkswagen, we value an inclusive and diverse culture. We offer a trustworthy environment because we live up to our corporate values: Respect, Integrity, Excellence, and One Team.
Applications to be submitted via the online system by no later than Wednesday, 4th September 2024. All queries can be raised with Bahieya Dolley, Ext 4565 or e-mail ******.
Job ID: 9252
Location: ZA
Shift: Full-time
Contract type: Unlimited
Remote Working: By agreement
Posting Date: 27 Aug 2024
Are you in?We are looking for new talent, employees who want to achieve, believe in the innovative power of ideas, leaders who are able to collaborate and adapt to the mobility of the future, take ownership, responsibility, accountability, and diverse thinkers in order to embrace our differences.
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