SSA Dealer Network Manager

SSA Dealer Network Manager

Job ID:  10668
Company:  Volkswagen Group South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Location: 

ZA ZA

Department:  Sales
Career Level:  Professionals
Shift:  Full-time
Contract type:  Unlimited
Remote Working:  By agreement
Posting Date:  21 Nov 2024

SSA Dealer Network Manager

The further 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 wish whom you can grow together and develop your potential.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the SSA Dealer Network Manager position in the NSO (Sandton)

Brief Role Description

Based in Sandton and reporting into the Volkswagen brand with responsibilities for SSA, the successful incumbent will be responsible to manage strategic activities in the Dealer Network Department, to ensure a viable and profitable dealer representation and strong brand imaging, to ensure a correct mix of dealer representation, to manage, develop, maintain and control operational activities within Dealer Devel-opment as they relate to dealer representation, facilities, corporate identity, adherence to dealer standards and visual identity programmes.

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Help develop and manage the Dealer Network Strategy for VW and VWCV brands in SSA, ensuring dealer presence matches market trends and finding suitable investors for the region.
  • Conduct dealer and market studies with consultants, manage market representation research to support the dealer network strategy, and oversee dealer applications, appointments, and terminations.
  • Manage and coordinate the dealer start-up program, overseeing all cross-functional activities for new dealers and ownership changes. Analyze relevant information to plan a successful dealer network and facilitate dealer mergers and acquisitions.
  • Oversee dealer activities per the dealer agreement, including trade practices. Identify and evaluate sites for development or refurbishment, ensure dealer facilities meet needs, and monitor corporate identity compliance.
  • Facilitate workshops with key stakeholders to align on the Dealer Standards Programme, ensuring it supports company goals and provides a competitive edge. Manage the development, communication, and promotion of the strategy, gaining commitment from dealers and internal teams.
  • Manage adherence to corporate identity standards in the dealer network, including stationery, signage, and clothing, to protect brand integrity. Analyze dealer standards, suggest corrective actions, and oversee their implementation. Keep the Corporate Identity manual updated for the dealer network.
  • Manage supplier relationships to meet VWAG's quality standards. Oversee dealer compliance with primary and secondary signage, ensuring alignment with company standards. Act as the guardian of VWSA's corporate identity standards for both the dealer network and the company.
  • Guide dealer network facility designs to meet corporate identity standards, oversee compliance, manage architectural plans, and coordinate suppliers. Ensure alignment with capacity planning and benchmark CI implementation locally and globally.
  • Source and appoint preferred suppliers for corporate identity elements (e.g., architects, signage, furniture, stationery) in collaboration with VWAG. Develop supplier policies, ensure valid agreements with the legal department, and manage dealer infrastructure, signage, and CI accounts.
  • Benchmark local and international dealer networks to meet VWAG standards, manage corporate identity suppliers, and oversee the department's budget. Ensure proper audit documentation and handle sales compliance, including due diligence, audits, and FICA processes.

Qualification requirements

Post Graduate qualification in commerce, preferably Business Management, Economics or Marketing

Experience needed

Minimum 5 years’ experience at staff level within the marketing division of a Motor Company

Project management experiences

Dealer operations and development related experience 

Essentials

  • Strategic and forward-thinking abilities
  • Good understanding of legal concepts related to dealer agreements, along with initiative, independence, and excellent problem-solving and conflict-handling skills
  • A detailed knowledge of marketing operations.
  • Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Ability to generate trust and confidence in dealings with top management at VWSA and Dealer organization
  • Ability to interpret dealer financials and projections

Added Advantage

  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Excellent analytical ability.
  • Ability to communicate at dealer management level and senior management level.
  • Effectively manage suppliers.
  • Computer literacy – MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Advanced
  • Experience in the architectural field would be beneficial.
  • Dealer representation strategy experience would be beneficial

Note:

Please upload a copy of your ID and Qualifications

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 28th November 2024 
All queries can be raised with Bahieya Dolley , Ext 4565 or e-mail ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za

 

Volkswagen Group South Africa is committed to developing all its employees, and to provide equal opportunity to those with disabilities or from previously disadvantaged groups, in line with our Transformation goals and Employment Equity Plan

The further 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 wish whom you can grow together and develop your potential.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified & experienced candidates to fill the SSA Dealer Network Manager position in the NSO (Sandton)

Brief Role Description

Based in Sandton and reporting into the Volkswagen brand with responsibilities for SSA, the successful incumbent will be responsible to manage strategic activities in the Dealer Network Department, to ensure a viable and profitable dealer representation and strong brand imaging, to ensure a correct mix of dealer representation, to manage, develop, maintain and control operational activities within Dealer Devel-opment as they relate to dealer representation, facilities, corporate identity, adherence to dealer standards and visual identity programmes.

Possible Tasks within this Role

  • Help develop and manage the Dealer Network Strategy for VW and VWCV brands in SSA, ensuring dealer presence matches market trends and finding suitable investors for the region.
  • Conduct dealer and market studies with consultants, manage market representation research to support the dealer network strategy, and oversee dealer applications, appointments, and terminations.
  • Manage and coordinate the dealer start-up program, overseeing all cross-functional activities for new dealers and ownership changes. Analyze relevant information to plan a successful dealer network and facilitate dealer mergers and acquisitions.
  • Oversee dealer activities per the dealer agreement, including trade practices. Identify and evaluate sites for development or refurbishment, ensure dealer facilities meet needs, and monitor corporate identity compliance.
  • Facilitate workshops with key stakeholders to align on the Dealer Standards Programme, ensuring it supports company goals and provides a competitive edge. Manage the development, communication, and promotion of the strategy, gaining commitment from dealers and internal teams.
  • Manage adherence to corporate identity standards in the dealer network, including stationery, signage, and clothing, to protect brand integrity. Analyze dealer standards, suggest corrective actions, and oversee their implementation. Keep the Corporate Identity manual updated for the dealer network.
  • Manage supplier relationships to meet VWAG's quality standards. Oversee dealer compliance with primary and secondary signage, ensuring alignment with company standards. Act as the guardian of VWSA's corporate identity standards for both the dealer network and the company.
  • Guide dealer network facility designs to meet corporate identity standards, oversee compliance, manage architectural plans, and coordinate suppliers. Ensure alignment with capacity planning and benchmark CI implementation locally and globally.
  • Source and appoint preferred suppliers for corporate identity elements (e.g., architects, signage, furniture, stationery) in collaboration with VWAG. Develop supplier policies, ensure valid agreements with the legal department, and manage dealer infrastructure, signage, and CI accounts.
  • Benchmark local and international dealer networks to meet VWAG standards, manage corporate identity suppliers, and oversee the department's budget. Ensure proper audit documentation and handle sales compliance, including due diligence, audits, and FICA processes.

Qualification requirements

Post Graduate qualification in commerce, preferably Business Management, Economics or Marketing

Experience needed

Minimum 5 years’ experience at staff level within the marketing division of a Motor Company

Project management experiences

Dealer operations and development related experience 

Essentials

  • Strategic and forward-thinking abilities
  • Good understanding of legal concepts related to dealer agreements, along with initiative, independence, and excellent problem-solving and conflict-handling skills
  • A detailed knowledge of marketing operations.
  • Strong communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Ability to generate trust and confidence in dealings with top management at VWSA and Dealer organization
  • Ability to interpret dealer financials and projections

Added Advantage

  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Excellent analytical ability.
  • Ability to communicate at dealer management level and senior management level.
  • Effectively manage suppliers.
  • Computer literacy – MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint Advanced
  • Experience in the architectural field would be beneficial.
  • Dealer representation strategy experience would be beneficial

Note:

Please upload a copy of your ID and Qualifications

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 28th November 2024 
All queries can be raised with Bahieya Dolley , Ext 4565 or e-mail ssf.recruitment.vwsa.r.uit@vwsa.co.za

 

Volkswagen Group South Africa is committed to developing all its employees, and to provide equal opportunity to those with disabilities or from previously disadvantaged groups, in line with our Transformation goals and Employment Equity Plan

Job ID:  10668
Company:  Volkswagen Group South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Location: 

ZA ZA

Department:  Sales
Career Level:  Professionals
Shift:  Full-time
Contract type:  Unlimited
Remote Working:  By agreement
Posting Date:  21 Nov 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