Background:
Volkswagen Financial Services Ireland (VWFS) has been providing innovative and market leading car finance solutions to people all over Ireland since 2008. With a wide variety of finance, leasing and servicing options, our aim is to support the sales of our Volkswagen Group Brand Partners. With over 120 dealers and over 70,000 customers, VWFS Ireland has quickly become the largest car finance provider in Ireland.

Job Description:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team responsible for the management and development of the commercial relationship between VWFSI and its Brand partners in Ireland (Volkswagen Passenger Car, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, CUPRA and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles).

Reporting to the Brand & Planning Manager, the Brand Manager will support the strategic development, alignment and implementation of commercial activities to ensure the achievement of our joint strategic objectives.

The role of the Brand Manager is critical in maintaining the relationship and co-operation between VWFS and the VW Group Brands, while promoting the VWFS Value Story and maximising commercial opportunities via VWFS’ Product and Business lines such as Finance, Leasing and Aftersales. The role has a very broad remit and is very exciting and varied in nature with a requirement for both strategic development and implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the effective working relationship between VWFS and VGI Brands Senior Management, and co-ordinate the appropriate commercial and operational preparation for both Operational and Strategic joint meetings
• Fully understand Brand and VWFS Objectives and create clear aligned plans to drive volume and financial performance
• Identify and implement appropriate commercial and operational opportunities and develop viable programmes and initiatives for the mutual benefit of VWFS and VGI Brands as well as end customers
• Measure, monitor and evaluate the performance of VWFS including sales performance and recommend commercial opportunities to hit VWFS Commercial objectives
• Develop integrated retention and loyalty strategies for VWFS and the Brand, including all aspects of the processes required to maximise finance contract renewals and improved the Brand customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with internal FS stakeholders to align with Brand’s Strategic objectives e.g. VWFS Marketing, Product and Sales teams

Key Role Requirements:

• Third Level qualification in Business/Strategy/Economics/Statistics (or related discipline) required
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar environment, financial or commercial experience
• Ability to negotiate to deliver performance for VWFS and VGI
• Excellent analytical and numeric ability – production, analysis and representation of data in a clear manner to facilitate commercial decision making
• Ability to question and challenge business requirements whilst delivering effective and efficient solutions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver results within pre-defined key performance indicators.
• Strong MS Office in particular Advanced Power Point and Excel knowledge
• Fluent English (written and spoken)

Personal Requirements:

• Proven commercial acumen, analytical and entrepreneurial skills to handle complex customer-supplier relationships
• Excellent interpersonal & verbal communication skills as well as negotiating
• Excellent ability to build rapport with internal and external senior stakeholders and maintain positive client relationships
• Skilled at delivering through others by gaining commitment from individuals/departments to deliver quality work to specific deadlines
• Strong numerical competence with the ability to interpret sales trends
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while still retaining an excellent level of quality and attention to detail
• Comfortable with conflict management
• Proven ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a high performing team
• Well organised & structured thought processes

Terms & Conditions:
This is a full time permanent position. Flexibility to work outside core hours when required.
A competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualification level will be offered to the successful candidate.

How to Apply:
Please apply by emailing a CV and a short cover letter to careersdublin@vwfs.com.

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