Audi Used Car Manager

Audi Used Car Manager

Job ID:  7548
Company:  Volkswagen Group South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Location: 

ZA

Department:  Sales
Career Level:  Professionals
Shift:  Full-time
Contract type:  Unlimited
Remote Working:  By agreement
Posting Date:  17 Jun 2024

Audi Used Car Manager

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 Audi Use Car Manager position in the Audi Department – NSO Sandton

Brief Role Description

Based in Sandton within the Audi brand, the successful incumbent will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing an effective used car strategy that aligns with a premium brand positioning, achieves retail and customer satisfaction objectives, services brand loyalty and ensures dealer profitability. Additionally, the role includes managing approved suppliers to ensure benchmark products and service is offered to customers and dealers.

 

 

 

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Responsible for strategic and operational management of the Audi Used Car programme
  • Co-management of Audi Pre-owned franchises with Audi Regional managers and Business Management to ensure KPI achievement
  • Analysis of used car market trends, analysis and interpretation of Audi and competitor residual values
  • Development, implementation and management of Used Car franchise standards
  • Development of sales incentives, training programs, advertising and promotion strategies
  • Development and management of Used Car CI / CD, POS, merchandising
  • Responsible for the Audi Fleet and Used Car Auction Sales 
  • Develop financial offers together with Audi Financial Services for demos and other used cars
  • Engage with Audi Financial Services to steer/ manage Audi residual values for financial services products
  • Responsible for the GFV remarketing process together with Audi Financial Services
  • Planning and implementation of Dealer Used Car sales conferences
  • Support Rental & FML customers with residual value management
  • Relationship management with residual value aggregators e.g. Transunion, GetWorth etc

Qualification requirements

A recognised 3-year National Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Marketing / Commerce / Engineering / Business Management.

Experience needed

Minimum of 5 years motor industry experience, ideally within some of the following fields:

  • Product Planning
  • Volume Planning
  • Business Management
  • Brand Management

Essentials

  • Ability to think strategically.
  • Ability to listen and communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Ability and confidence to negotiate with dealer management.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Computing skills
  • Understanding of financial principles and business management.
  • Product and retail selling knowledge
  • Task orientation, ability to get things done
  • Innovative, resourceful and self-disciplined
.

 

Added Advantage

  • A post-graduate qualification
  • Minimum of 2 years at supervisory level.

At Volkswagen, we value an inclusive and diverse culture. We offer a trustworthy environment because we live up to our corporate values, Respect/Integrity/Excellence/One Team. Applications must be submitted via the online system by no later than Thursday, 4th July 2024
All queries can be raised with Bahieya Dolley , Ext 4565 or e-mail 
ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za

 

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 Audi Use Car Manager position in the Audi Department – NSO Sandton

Brief Role Description

Based in Sandton within the Audi brand, the successful incumbent will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing an effective used car strategy that aligns with a premium brand positioning, achieves retail and customer satisfaction objectives, services brand loyalty and ensures dealer profitability. Additionally, the role includes managing approved suppliers to ensure benchmark products and service is offered to customers and dealers.

 

 

 

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Responsible for strategic and operational management of the Audi Used Car programme
  • Co-management of Audi Pre-owned franchises with Audi Regional managers and Business Management to ensure KPI achievement
  • Analysis of used car market trends, analysis and interpretation of Audi and competitor residual values
  • Development, implementation and management of Used Car franchise standards
  • Development of sales incentives, training programs, advertising and promotion strategies
  • Development and management of Used Car CI / CD, POS, merchandising
  • Responsible for the Audi Fleet and Used Car Auction Sales 
  • Develop financial offers together with Audi Financial Services for demos and other used cars
  • Engage with Audi Financial Services to steer/ manage Audi residual values for financial services products
  • Responsible for the GFV remarketing process together with Audi Financial Services
  • Planning and implementation of Dealer Used Car sales conferences
  • Support Rental & FML customers with residual value management
  • Relationship management with residual value aggregators e.g. Transunion, GetWorth etc

Qualification requirements

A recognised 3-year National Diploma / Bachelor’s degree in Marketing / Commerce / Engineering / Business Management.

Experience needed

Minimum of 5 years motor industry experience, ideally within some of the following fields:

  • Product Planning
  • Volume Planning
  • Business Management
  • Brand Management

Essentials

  • Ability to think strategically.
  • Ability to listen and communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Ability and confidence to negotiate with dealer management.
  • Analytical skills.
  • Computing skills
  • Understanding of financial principles and business management.
  • Product and retail selling knowledge
  • Task orientation, ability to get things done
  • Innovative, resourceful and self-disciplined
.

 

Added Advantage

  • A post-graduate qualification
  • Minimum of 2 years at supervisory level.

At Volkswagen, we value an inclusive and diverse culture. We offer a trustworthy environment because we live up to our corporate values, Respect/Integrity/Excellence/One Team. Applications must be submitted via the online system by no later than Thursday, 4th July 2024
All queries can be raised with Bahieya Dolley , Ext 4565 or e-mail 
ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za

 

Job ID:  7548
Company:  Volkswagen Group South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Location: 

ZA

Department:  Sales
Career Level:  Professionals
Shift:  Full-time
Contract type:  Unlimited
Remote Working:  By agreement
Posting Date:  17 Jun 2024

Volkswagen Group South Africa

Are you in?

We are looking for new talent, employees who want to achieve, believe in 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.

What we offer :

  • Competitive packages
  • Benefits
  • Flexible Working model
  • Community Support
  • Employee Value Proposition

Recruitment Address

ssf.recuitment@vwsa.co.za

More information:

Volkswagen South Africa