Parts and Business Development Manager

Kia Sales Slovakia s. r. o.

Place of work
Einsteinova 19, Petržalka
Contract type
full-time
Start date
ASAP
Wage (gross)
starting at 1 800 EUR depending on skills and experience, 13th salary guaranteed (higher salary might be offered to a suitable candidate with a reasonable skill-set)

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

Kia Motors Sales Slovensko is looking for an experienced professional to enhance its Spare Parts function as part of the After Sales department. As a Spare Parts Manager you will be required to ensure the delivery of all operational and commercial parts and accessory product activities to achieve maximum turnover within budgeted profitability.

Your main agenda will include the following:

- Assure ongoing delivery of original spare parts within dealers‘ network and boosting profitability within spare parts area of business
- Analysis and reporting of parts prices and business results (including defined strategy and competitor price programs monitoring)
- ACC sale improvement and development of motivation programs for dealers, preparing campaigns, social media promotions etc.
- Plan and develop the accessory range to ensure that it is updated and refreshed; remains fit for purpose and is priced and marketed in order to increase profitability
- Develop and maintain relationships with external contractors and suppliers to ensure compliance with the contract and service level agreements
- Monitor, review, develop and advise on locally specific adaptations of Kia policies and their implementation to support business objectives and achieve service improvement
- Responsibility for invoicing of spare parts and close cooperation with KMSS finance department in order to secure the proper and correct invoicing processes
- Monitoring of competitors activities, spare parts market general overview and preparation of price proposals
- Communication with suppliers and consumers
- Retention measurement (feedback to dealers, action plans, retention improvement)
- Wholesale program development – parts sales to non-authorized repairers
- Overlooking of fulfillment of targets in area of spare parts, participating on strategy preparation
- Oversee the development and delivery of parts related training courses to ensure dealer staff is abreast of current developments and standards
- Dealer support and building positive working relationships with the dealer network
- Any other tasks as per manager’s request or company needs

Employee perks, benefits

Our office is located right opposite Aupark shopping center, offering great access and amenities in nearby area. Additionally, you can use Golem Club fitness access as a part of the benefit package. We will also take care of your health and well-being, so you will be entitled to receive regular medical examination provided by a private medical center. If you need to improve your English communication skills, you can sign up for English classes organized right at our office. As part of our benefit package, we will offer you a company mobile phone as well as a contribution towards your pension scheme (DDS). You will as well receive a meal card upon your start and from time to time we will take you out to have some quality time to enjoy yourself during the team building activities or a team dinner.

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

Secondary with school-leaving examination
Follow-up/Higher Professional Education
University education (Bachelor's degree)
University education (Master's degree)

Personality requirements and skills

- Good knowledge of English and Slovak language (spoken and written) and strong communication skills
- Results driven and goal oriented personality
- Excellent knowledge of local automotive market, especially with focus on spare parts business operations
- Analytical personality
- Experience with a similar position and business development in area of Spare Parts is mandatory
- Good business acumen and understanding of financial and business operations
- Self-motivated personality with pro-active approach
- Willingness to travel occasionally

Advertiser

Brief description of the company

Kia is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Founded in 1944, Kia has been building motorcycles, cars and trucks for more than 75 years.
Kia is now spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles, developing a growing range of mobility services while encouraging millions of people to explore the best ways of getting around. Our brand slogan – ‘Movement that inspires’ – reflects our commitment to inspire consumers through our products and services.
With our state-of-the-art European Factory near Zilina, the future is brighter than ever for Kia. We are not just a car manufacturer. We are people who create the time and the space that inspires you through the most innovative mobility experiences.

Join our team based in Bratislava to be part of this success story!

Number of employees

25-49 employees
ID: 3687587  Dátum zverejnenia: 5.6.2019  Základná zložka mzdy (brutto) a ďalšie odmeny: starting at 1 800 EUR depending on skills and experience, 13th salary guaranteed (higher salary might be offered to a suitable candidate with a reasonable skill-set)