Head - Vehicle Service Market - Auto

VSM-Head

We are looking for a: Head of VSM (Vehicle Service Market) India

VSM India is a growing business area. During the past years, our sales volume has grown more than industry average making us the leader in the aftermarket in India.Our Development strategy is ambitious, and we want to continue to achieve substantial growth in a profitable way.Vsm network in India consist of 350 distributors and auto specialist and oes accounts.

- With your team you will drive sales, manufacturing, product and business development. You will be responsible for developing strategy to continue to ensure that vsm India remains the undisputed leader in its field. You will be responsible for the bottom line.

- Aside from direct overall management of Sales and production operations, you will actively support Global VSM BU by securing world class service level, cost reduction programs (in purchasing and by strengthening own VSM strategic program of insourcing).

- You will be part of the Asian Management team and will work closely with Product Development team and all other BU support functions.

- The position will be located in Mumbai/Pune. The position reports to Head of Asia Vehicle Service Market.

There is a team reporting to this position.

Key tasks and Responsibilities:

- Drive and deploy the strategic plan of VSM India, in connection with overall VSM strategy targets

- To achieve substantial growth in a profitable way within the vehicle service market.

- Strengthen and expand Distribution network to become a leader in this field and Stimulate customers and market to maximize penetration

- Construct and maintain a robust strategy that is well implemented, through solid understanding of market dynamics and effective utilization of organisation strengths.

- Develop and grow a competent and effective team to drive for desirable results. Foster a good working climate with emphasis on strong teamwork

- Develop an innovative and sound business model to support business ambitions, from Production,supply chain, Purchasing, Sales and marketing programs.

- Ensure manufacturing performance of the kit centre according to Automotive standards ( KPI's to drive , productivity and efficiency improvement.

- Secure excellent delivery performance to customers.

Requirements

- Good understanding of the Automotive aftermarket in India or excellent track record in consumer durables, FMCG and other consumer related products with a national position.

- Good business, commercial and technical drive

- Good financial understanding

- Ability to develop a good strategy and put it into action

- A coach and mentor experienced and genuinely interested in developing organization and people, someone looking for further career advancement with the ability to self identify competence gapsInter personal skills

- Excellent leadership skills: well experienced in managing people in a dynamic environment

- Excellent communication and negotiation skills

- Proven ability to work in a global, multicultural environment

- A creative entrepreneur that can manage speed and taking calculated risk

- Ability to work in a Matrix environment