AddressVDI (Vehicle Dealers International) is an Australian family-owned company that is the national distributor of the Yutong brand of bus and coach products. Yutong are the world's largest manufacturer of buses, having already achieved remarkable success globally, especially with market leading electric buses. Through our outstanding partnering with Yutong, VDI have become increasingly competitive here in Australia and well equipped for sustained growth. Key to VDI’s success involves our company owned and managed national dealer network – a key source of our competitive advantage and genuine customer centricity.
With our successes and reputation catching the industry’s attention, including other OEM’s, we have recently agreed to become the exclusive, national dealer network for another Light Commercial, EV range. This complements our existing business model and strategic plan, creating tremendous synergies for our newly created Manager, Light Commercial Vehicles to help us realise. With oversight across all of VDI’s operational areas, this position represents an outstanding opportunity for a suitably qualified, ambitious manager seeking to enhance their reputation across the industry. Very importantly, they will be strongly supported across the organisation and will work directly with the senior leadership team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the effective integration of VDI’s Light Commercial Vehicle Dealership portfolio. The scope of responsibility extends across Product and Technical, Marketing, Inventory Management, Sales, Service, Warranty and Parts operations, each of which are actively supported by VDI’s resources across each of these business functions. Key to this involves the creation of an effective, fit for purpose interface and relationship between VDI and the distributor.
Initially, this role will focus upon the successful integration of the Light Commercial portfolio within VDI’s broader operations. Once stabilised, attention will turn to leveraging scale and synergies internally, whilst growing these brands and products nationally.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills / experience:
1. 3 – 5 years Commercial Vehicles experience performing similar duties / roles, including regular engagement with senior / executive management.
2. Australian commercial, truck, bus industry knowledge of commercial market, segments and accessory / equipment experience preferred.
3. Genuine customer centric mindset and behaviours, which produce high satisfaction, net promoter, loyalty, repurchase and new customer outcomes.
4. Knowledge of industry systems - Era Power, Pentana and Pipedrive systems preferred.
5. Technical understanding of EV’s as they apply to the commercial segment.
6. Full understanding of licensing and relevant regulatory requirements relevant to Light Commercial, truck and bus.
7. Strong organisational skills including the ability to prioritise, manage time and delegate effectively.
8. Ability to deliver agreed goals whilst operating in a dynamic, competing priorities environment.
9. Possess a current heavy vehicle drivers' licence.
Why join the VDI team ?
• We are an exciting organisation to be a part of, filled with highly engaged, energised people.
• You will be provided with a fully maintained company vehicle or car allowance package options available.
• We off an excellent remuneration package also includes all the business tools required to succeed including laptop, mobile phone, etc.
• We will give you the opportunity to progress within a rapidly growing and friendly team that will genuinely support your career aspirations.
