Volkswagen Group Australia
Sales Planning & Ordering Manager
Mobility for generations to come
Business Operations and Strategy
Full-time
Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Mid Level · A role for someone with some well-developed knowledge and skills they can bring to the role and team. Typically within 2-5 years of experience.
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Why Volkswagen Group Australia
The Volkswagen brand is one of the largest car manufacturers in the world. For more than 70 years, we have been making innovative technologies, the highest quality and attractive designs accessible to many people – with the likes of bestsellers such as the Beetle, the Golf and the all-electric ID.
About the role
About your new Role In this role you will report directly to the Head of Sales for the Audi brand. This is a permanent leadership position based in Zetland with 3 direct reports.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Manage and own the volume planning process and reporting of short / mid and long-term planning including the management of monthly sales forecast meetings
- Prepare the weekly and monthly Sales Forecasts
- Provide relevant support to the Head of Sales and Audi Brand Director in executing retail/sales campaigns, incentive programs and other related initiatives to drive sales
- Manage and reconcile the Audi tactical budget, campaign proposals and individual support requests as well as undertaking feasibility studies as required
- Lead reporting/data automation projects and support the sales team in reporting
- Empower and lead the Sales planning team
- Manage dealer forward order allocation and co-ordinate ordering process in conjunction with the Sales team
- Manage market introduction planning of new model launches by working closely with Product Marketing, Sales and Logistics
About you To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following:
- Local automotive experience essential
- Strong experience in an operational sales environment
- Extensive communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to explain difficult concepts clearly
- Ability to work autonomously but also collaboratively with other business units
- Practical problem solving and strong leadership skills
- High attention to detail, strong time management and ability to work under pressure with competing tasks and multiple priorities
Our Benefits, Rewards and Recognition include:
- A culture of continuous learning, growth and development. You will receive access to LinkedIn Learning and personal development opportunities which is why over 25% of our vacancies are filled by internal candidates!
- Flexible working arrangements with our hybrid work model balance office and home for ways of working along with remote location working arrangements for up to 10 days anywhere in Australia
- Additional leave including VGA Day paid leave day, birthday leave and paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks at full pay or up to 40 weeks at half pay
- Annual fitness and wellbeing subsidy towards a facility of your choice
- Access to the VGA Car Lease Program
- Discounts on Audi, Cupra, Skoda and Volkswagen car purchases
- Free entry to Dubbo and Taronga Zoo for you and your family
- Work in an award winning state of the art newly refurbished building recognised by Master Builders Association Australia – our offices include onsite parking and a convenient location with close proximity to a train station
What you'll be responsible for
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Sales Technology Management
Identify and implement technology and systems that support sales team members to efficiently and effectively achieve their goals
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Sales Team Enablement
Identify opportunities to enhance processes and resources that enable team performance and time spent with prospects or customers
Skills you'll need
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Results orientation
Focuses on outcomes and the steps it takes to achieve them
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Attention to detail
Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables
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Problem solving
Identifies problems and develops logical solutions that address the problems
Meet the team
