Retail Programs Manager

VOLKSWAGEN Group

Ajax, Ontario, CA

5d ago

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We love our cars, but it’s the people behind them who make them what they are. To market, sell, and service great cars, we need great people.

That’s why at Volkswagen Group Canada, we are passionate about our cars and our brand and foster this same passion and drive in our people.

We know that the right people in the right positions can do incredible things, and we love making that happen.

We are currently looking for a Retail Programs Manager at our Corporate Offices in Ajax, ON

This individual is responsible for the reporting and planning processes related to Sales Incentives and to ensure strict adherence to the VW Brand Sales Incentive budget.

The Retail Programs Manager is the key contact for program development, discussion and to secure necessary approvals in order to launch sales programs and is responsible for the creation, publication and maintenance of all sales bulletins and support files provided to VW Canada staff, dealers and VW Finance

Main responsibilities would include researching market trends and forecasts in order to provide Sales & Controlling with data, research and direction relating to the development of all new vehicle incentives.

This includes, but not limited to, the maintenance of the incentive budget, creation and management of competitive data and market research, completion of monthly segment shares and inventory analysis, competitive sales support trends as well as ad-hoc sales scenario calculations.

The role is central in determining the competitive position of VW incentive offers versus the competition. This role requires continuous interaction with Field, Controllers, VW Finance, third party vendors, senior management to disseminate market and costing information crucial to making incentive budget and sales program decisions that allow VW Canada to achieve their sales volume and market share targets.

Primary Responsibilities :

Monitor new vehicles sales incentive budget to ensure approved budget Cost Per Unit (CPU) is maintained

Recommend direction of new vehicle sales programs to meet and achieve VW Canada’s volume / share objectives and stay within spend guidelines established by Controlling

Analyze market conditions and competitive positions, past VW programs and understand competitive trends and incentive actions by model year;

effectiveness of competitor incentive campaigns; and prepare detailed cost comparisons for proposed programs vs. past programs and budget

Develop and distribute new car sales programs and associated monthly bulletins / program matrix / updating online programs portal (AOP)

Identify opportunities and risks for sales and incentives though detailed analysis and understanding of competitive market conditions, understanding of current and forecast inventory positions and understanding of cost requirements for proposed actions

Maintain New Vehicle Incentive Spend Forecast by updating forecast file with all variable inputs including developing reliable estimates for sales channel mix, average capital costs and term mix to ensure accuracy of financial analysis and planned spend.

Develop and continually enhance efficiency of reporting, presentation and reporting templates

Prepare monthly reporting package for competitive sets

Calculate monthly lease and finance indexes (promo indexes)

Prepare monthly Incentives Reporting package and present to Senior Leadership on current trends and future proposals

Develop regional plans to capitalize and sales and market share in sales regions and optimize the incentive budget

Develop what if scenarios for incentive requirements for various volume scenarios

Assist the Manager, Incentives Planning to make recommendations for new vehicle sales programs to VW Management and Controlling

Process dealer claims and inquiries related to incentive payments and exceptions

Work with Marketing to ensure incentive programs are effectively integrated into all retail advertising & VW.ca

Liaise with VCCI for reports, analysis and any other requirements

Qualifications

What we’re asking for :

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Business

Should have +3 years’ experience in financial analysis related jobs / fields

Must be able to read, understand are articulate findings from large financial data dumps

Ability to manage the incentive budget within given parameters and detailed explanation with all facts / figures supporting the analysis and recommendations

Demonstrate experience in process improvement

Should have advanced MS Excel knowledge / skills

Attention to detail is of paramount importance

Should be able to present findings and recommendations to senior management

Strong interpersonal skills required

Must be able to work with different teams on the same timelines / projects

Project management and process improvement

Experience within Automotive (corporate / retail) is preferred

Knowledge of automotive financing channels is preferred

Written and Verbal French language is preferred

Focus on process optimization and improvement

Must be flexible with overtime

What you’ll get in return :

A flexible, collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced work environment with an award-winning employer

Many opportunities for personal and professional development

Opportunities to participate in exciting company events that give back to the community

Competitive employer paid benefits, pension and compensation package

And much, much more!

Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted.

Additional information : Volkswagen Group Canada is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities during all phases of the hiring process including the application process.

If you require an accommodation because of a disability, we will work with you to meet your needs. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

If you are selected for an interview and require an accommodation, you are encouraged to advise the Recruiter who will consult with you to determine an appropriate accommodation.

Volkswagen Group Canada Inc.is committed to the health, safety, and well-being of our employees. Effective November 8, 2021, Volkswagen Group Canada Inc.

will require all new employees to be fully vaccinated (with the number of doses recommended by public health guidance) against COVID-19.

New employees will be required to provide proof of vaccination or entitlement to an exemption. If you are entitled to an exemption (as determined by Volkswagen Group Canada Inc.

then you will be required to follow the company’s applicable protocol for unvaccinated workers. Volkswagen Group Canada Inc.

is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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