Job Opportunities - Internal

Key duties and responsibilities

• Support the management and ongoing development of the APAC & Greater China Dealer Network, developing, terminating and where necessary recruiting dealers.
• Research and evaluation of the APAC & Greater China region, evaluating competitor network, automotive groups, demographics and other key indicators of wealth, creating reports which directly inform the network strategy and intelligence
• Ongoing management of the Global Network Development hub for the APAC & Greater China Region, inclusive of annual due diligence
• Support the development of key regional strategy documents and recommendations to the board for approval
• Project manage the appointment and termination of Dealer Partners, inclusive of the preparation of all legal documentation
• Project management of facility redevelopment and relocations across APAC & Greater China region
• Management, analysis and reporting upon Dealer annual business plans and ongoing performance
• Detailed Monthly, quarterly and annual analysis of dealer performance (inclusive of composite) against individual and regional targets
• Annual Vehicle Parc Analysis inclusive of Aftersales retention analysis and reporting in conjunction with the Head of Aftersales
• Management of ROM activity across Dealer Visit Reports, Surveys, Stock check and actions
• CSI performance tracking and improvement management
• Dealer Operating Standards (DOS) and Mystery shop performance tracking and improvement management

Expected experience 

• Experience of Automotive Retail, regional or headquarters, Ultra-luxury brands preferable
• Experience in supporting the development of both networks and retailers
• Business planning and financial performance analysis with strong ability to think logically
• Experience of preparation to legal franchise document and communications
• Good understanding of all Commercial organization and business processes
• Working knowledge of Sales and Aftersales Operations, audits and reporting best practices

Required skills and behaviours

• Self-motivated team player, focused on results with excellent organizational skills
• A team player able to build relationships and communicate at all levels with excellent interpersonal skills
• Creative and lateral thinking approach to problem solving
• Excellent writing and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and precision
• Proactive and flexible approach to a constantly developing environment – flexible with personal time management
• Analytical and data driven approach to decision making and planning.
• Negotiation skills with both internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstratable IT skills across Word, Excel and Powerpoint

GRADE: 9 

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We understand that the incredible beauty, craft, and art that defines an Aston Martin comes from the inclusion of our amazing people.

We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of your education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, colour, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.  We celebrate diversity and are seeking applicants who can bring something different. 

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