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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
Vice President - Remarketing- Executive position responsible for strategically taking our Used Truck business to the next level
- Work across Volvo, UD and Mack brands in this highlight collaborative and client focused role
- Maximise Truck sales, Total Solutions and Residual Value in this critical function for Volvo
At Volvo Group Australia (VGA) we aim to lead in the automotive world by creating innovative transport solutions built around making our customers' lives less complicated. We are looking for curious, creative people who want to change the world through innovative thinking and contribute to our transformation journey.
The Vice President (VP) - Remarketing is a critical Executive Leadership position with overall responsibility for the Used Trucks department in Australia. This role is ultimately responsible for ensuring continued client satisfaction, growth and sustained profitability of the brand as market leader.
Reporting directly to the President of Volvo Group Australia, this role is crucial in ensuring that our remarketing activities are industry-leading and meet volume, revenue, and expense targets. This is an incredible opportunity to truly shape the future of the truck remarketing industry and is a highly strategic position for the group.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement strategic plans to advance Volvo’s Remarketing operations, aligned with Volvo Group Australia’s overall business objectives.
- Lead the department to achieve profitability, market share growth, and customer satisfaction, working closely with Retail and Wholesale businesses on marketing initiatives and promotions.
- In collaboration with Volvo, Mack and UD VPs, build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and prospects, maximizing buy backs to enable new truck sales as well as Total Solutions for our clients. Local, interstate and occasional international travel will be required.
- Manage and report on departmental budgets, assets, and overall business performance, providing regular financial and business updates to the President of VGA and the Executive Team, including detailed brand contribution analysis.
- Develop and implement effective pricing strategies, overseeing valuations, sales administration, ordering, and forecasting processes.
- Ensure timely and high-quality product pipeline, maximize residual value, ensure quick turnaround on vehicle deliveries whilst maintaining strong customer satisfaction.
- Develop strong marketing intelligence, stay abreast of industry trends, ensure governance and compliance requirements to keep the department informed and competitive.
- A visionary and passionate leader that models ownership of your function with a proactive ability to build a successful brand and execute innovative strategies.
- Demonstrated experience in sales with a successful track record of delivering to and exceeding targets.
- A strong passion or extensive knowledge of the Used Truck, Construction Equipment, OEM, Financing or related market, vehicle specifications and current market value knowledge is advantageous.
- A customer and team first focus with a solutions-based approach, motivated by continuous improvement and challenging the status quo.
- Exceptional communication, influencing and negotiation skills, an ability to effectively prioritise and proven relationship building ability at all levels.
- A Motor Dealer License in Queensland, is required and will be provided if not already obtained
- Work with one of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a reputation that has been earned over a century.
- Negotiated salary based off candidate suitability and expertise plus a short-term incentive plan and vehicle or vehicle allowance.
- A truly values-based organisation, inclusive workplace culture and passionate people shaping the world we live in.
- Modern, world-class open plan office with fully electric stand-up desks, an onsite café, parental room, end-of-journey facilities and the latest equipment.
- Opportunity to leverage a globally aligned and locally authentic icon. Work with international specialists to deliver locally tailored projects and initiatives.
- Benefits for applicable staff including access to Sonder (Wellbeing & Safety Partner) for employees and family members, education assistance, Service Awards, income protection, private health insurance, personal computer loans, option to purchase additional leave, additional superannuation and generous paid parental leave provisions.
- A strong commitment to safety and your health and wellbeing.
- A commitment to equal opportunity and equal outcome.
- Free onsite parking with electric vehicle charging stations at our Wacol head office.
Ready for the next move?
Please submit your CV with a Cover Letter referencing your motivations and how you will take this function to the next level (maximum 2 pages).Please contact Nathan Anderson, Senior Business Partner, Talent Acquisition if you wish to obtain a copy of the position description or for a confidential discussion on 0497 571 191 or nathan.anderson@volvo.com.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo appropriate background and reference checks.
Our interview process will include formal interview/s and meetings with key stakeholders in mid-November 2024.
Volvo Group Australia are proud of our inclusive work environment which promotes a supportive energy and encourages individual growth to create strong teams. We are committed to building a workforce which reflects the exceptionally diverse customers we serve and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.
Who we are and what we believe in
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions.Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities.
At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society.At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.