Vice President - Automotive Aftermarket

Vice President EMEA Region

Automotive Aftermarket

We are looking to hire a
Senior Executive / Senior Business Executive
to drive commercial and operational activities throughout the
EMEA
regions. Our client is a global player, with an international franchised network of bodyshops, franchisees for Windscreen glass repair and replacement and a mechanical repair network in North America. Their business model offers a full support package to their franchised network commercially, operationally and technically, driving forward best practice with the latest repair technologies and promoting a strength in numbers philosophy through their supplier and customer networks.

This newly created role is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Head of Business to influence EMEA regional performance and is a great platform for individuals displaying high ambition, energy and an entrepreneurial style towards business.

Senior Executive Package + Excellent Benefits – Career Prospects
English (Fluent) + at least one other European Language such as German, Spanish, French, Italian
Ideal Location – Mainland Europe with excellent airport access – Extensive travel
The Role
Reporting to the Global Head of Business the Regional Vice President EMEA is a key leadership role within a growing and dynamic international automotive repair business.

• Responsible for business activities throughout the EMEA regions and ensuring each country / region achieves their specific budget pertaining to number of franchises & financial targets.
• Direct business development activities supporting your network with required training and support to meet sales and productivity milestones.
• Instil trust in franchisees to grow productive, profitable and positive business relationships.
• Network effectively to build solid links into existing, new and potential franchisees throughout the EMEA.
• Assess operational performance and issues, particularly with regards to competitiveness and evolving trends / market innovations.
• Execute, support and deliver strategic marketing plans to increase brand awareness.
• Proactively undertake feasibility studies relating franchise development and service improvement plans, modifying, customising and re-modelling where required.
• Foster new business relationships & supply partnerships to nurture, grow and achieve sales volumes and profit targets.
• Carefully and tactfully police operational procedures and standards performance.
• Work as the commercial and operational conduit between the business, the brands, franchisee, supply chain and ultimately the customer.
• Travel extensively throughout the EMEA regions becoming the familiar face of the business to all master franchisees.
• Support the global team through regular contact, feedback and attending international team meetings.

The Candidate

• An energetic, driven, motivated Regional Vice President who can inspire people at all levels.
• Experienced and knowledgeable with regards to repair and supply channels, ideally within the automotive aftermarket collision repair and windscreen repair and replace markets vehicle.
• Expertise of developing a franchised network within the automotive
• Fluent in English along with at least one, preferably two additional European languages of business level fluency or above.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver engaging & impactful presentations to influence business owners from differing cultures and backgrounds.
• High levels of attention to detail, strong analytically and the ability to use data and accurate information to form robust business judgements and conclusions.
• Proven track record in delivering results and meeting demanding targets.
• Excellent resilience in pressurised situations.
• Solid financial acumen, able to interpret numbers to form and shape business plans.
• Excellent organisational, strategic, planning and implementation skills.
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, strong in negotiations but also proven in conflict resolution and able to promote high levels of integrity, confidentiality and accountability.
• Likeable character with strong leadership qualities.
• Flexibility to travel extensively throughout the EMEA regions often spending considerable time away from home.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and motivated Vice President / Senior Executive to join the leading global automotive network to expand their footprint throughout EMEA. This position holds genuine career progression opportunities for entrepreneurial thinkers.

Apply in Confidence
To apply for the Regional VP EMEA please forward your CV to Glen Shepherd, Automotive Director at Glen Callum Associates Ltd or call Glen directly for a further chat and introduction to the job.

Don’t delay, we’re hiring now, apply today!
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Vice President
Glen Callum Associates are a leading specialist automotive recruitment consultancy. We have an impressive client base of market leading manufacturers and distributors and are dedicated in providing candidates with advice, support and assistance in their recruitment search.

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