Workforce Australia for Individuals Hiring for Regional Manager at Zetland, New South Wales, Australia Full Time

Volkswagen Group is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers, employing more than 600,000 people globally and selling its vehicles in more than 150 countries. The wholly-owned subsidiary has its National Sales Centre based in Sydney home to some of Australia’s most recognisable brands which include Audi, CUPRA, Skoda and Volkswagen.

SKODA’s aim is simply clever. Simply Clever is more than a tagline. It’s an ethos that guides every decision we make when crafting our award-winning range of Hatchbacks, Sedans and SUVs and the teams behind these decisions. Our commitment to value and innovation has been recognised as has the European quality without the European price tag.

About Your New Role

Your main responsibilities include:

Partner with dealers and serve as “One Face to Customer” for the Škoda brand.

Ensure Dealer Partners meet all their performance objectives including Dealer Profitability and achieve the highest possible standard of customer satisfaction for all areas of business.

Integrate closely with specialised multibrand fieldforces at Financial Services and VGA Group Aftersales to ensure a smooth streamlined Dealer Performance Management Process, especially in areas of opportunity.

Liaise with multiple stakeholders internally and externally

Drive growth and improvements in sales volume, and customer loyalty, retention and satisfaction.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following:

Appropriate experience in a similar role from the Australian automotive wholesale industry

Proven ability in management of multiple stakeholders and tasks simultaneously

A collaborative approach to the development and execution of strategies which improve operational excellence and dealer performance.

The ability to apply strong analytical skills to gain insight into business performance and develop impactful plans.

A natural style of accountability when managing multiple projects and delivering to deadlines.

Effective communication skills with the ability to build robust relationships with stakeholders.

Ability to work in a compact and dynamic team with focus on long term results and dealer growth.

High degree of IT literacy across a number of systems/platforms

Strong business acumen and proven ability to identify and drive areas of business improvement.

Our Benefits, Rewards And Recognition Include

A culture of continuous learning, growth and development. You will receive access to LinkedIn Learning and personal development opportunities which is why over 25% of our vacancies are filled by internal candidates!

Flexible working arrangements with our hybrid work model balance office and home for ways of working along with remote location working arrangements for up to 10 days anywhere in Australia

Additional leave including VGA Day paid leave day and paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks at full pay or up to 40 weeks at half pay

Annual fitness and wellbeing subsidy towards a facility of your choice

Access to the VGA Car Lease Program

Free entry to Dubbo and Taronga Zoo for you and your family

Work in an award winning state of the art newly refurbished building recognised by Master Builders Association Australia – our offices include onsite parking and a convenient location with close proximity to a train station

Why Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA)?

Working at VGA provides opportunities for growth, personal development, and career opportunities, we also champion a workplace culture that thrives on passion, collaboration, efficiency, mindfulness, authenticity, and innovation.

If this sounds like the role and place for you to drive your career to great heights with a world-class organisation, APPLY NOW!

Volkswagen Group Australia is an equal opportunity employer in each jurisdiction that it operates. We encourage and value applications from all diverse perspectives, experience and backgrounds.

To support our desire to create a local talent pipeline, this role is preferably available for individuals who have permanent work rights in Australia.

Successful applicants will be required to complete background checks through our external provider as a condition of employment.

If we can provide support with access requirements throughout the recruitment process or answer any role specific enquiries please reach out to the dedicated Talent Acquisition Business Partner Pamela Sutherland through email at [email protected].