AddressVolkswagen 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.
WHY VOLKSWAGEN: VOLKSWAGEN’s aim is not only a commitment to producing vehicles of the utmost quality, but to better the lives of our customers. Volkswagen is comprised of Commercial and Passenger Vehicles and we create a culture that drives our business performance, delivers an exceptional customer experience and empowers our team members.
About your new Role
An amazing opportunity has become available for a new Area Manager Sales - QLD to become an integral team member of the Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles Brand, a powerhouse of automotive commercial brands that is at the forefront of innovation, design and technology. This important role will inspire and motivate key internal and external partners across Australia.
In this role, you will drive dealer performance and achieve the highest possible standard of customer satisfaction. You will ideally be based within Brisbane, Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast in this remote based position reporting into our Regional Manager Sales for the brand based in Melbourne.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Analyse trends, competitor offerings and how they compare to the VGA product lines.
- Review Marketing Plans and plan consistent and effective guidelines for dealers.
- Promote the digital marketing modes and techniques.
- Manage up to 20 dealers for the QLD region.
- Track and act on dealer stock pipelines for the market.
- Engage with national dealers to identify improvement opportunities and improve enquiry/closing ratios.
- Ensure dealer compliance with VGA Training programs.
- Manage dealer accountability with regards to agreed action plans, provide solutions and advice based on dealership expertise.
- Prioritise actions to maximise customer satisfaction, retention and experiences
About you To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following:
- A passion and drive for sales including working experience within sales
- Automotive or dealership experience in particular driving dealer performance metrics preferred but not required
- Strong analytical and presentation skills plus the ability to interact within the company divisions to get the best results.
- Demonstrable problem-solving and strong stakeholder influencing ability
- Achieve industry-scale sales budget metrics and KPIs and a passion for pursuing goals that are set and agreed to.
- A strong understanding and working knowledge with excel and Salesforce preferred
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, birthday leave 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
- Discounts on Audi, Cupra, Skoda and Volkswagen car purchases
- 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 only 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 ***************@vwga.com.au.
