Jobs at DAV Professional Placement Group

Purpose of Role:

• As the Marketing Manager for LCV, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive marketing plans and programs aimed at positioning the business as a compelling brand to consider whilst establishing brand equity and ensuring LCV product-line consideration with the over-arching objective of increasing market share of the Business LCV model range in the market. You will work closely with the Head of Strategic Marketing to drive business growth and establish the Business as a prominent player in the LCV segment and the automotive industry in South Africa at large

Requirements:

• Develop and execute marketing plans and campaigns to support the positioning of the Business as a lifestyle brand in the LCV market in line with the Marketing strategy and commercial business objectives with a key focus on consumer penetration and market share increment.
• Have consistent clear understanding of the MSA commercial objectives, Dealer network requirements and Automotive industry positioning to allow for commercially driven marketing planning and deployment
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis along with Marketing Analyst to identify key trends to guide marketing planning processes that will determine the best channels and mediums to optimize for integrated campaigns and dealer programmes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Product Development, Sales, After-Sales and Operations) to ensure alignment of marketing initiatives with overall business goals and requirements.
• Develop brand building tactics that communicate the Customer Value Proposition and Product USP’s to the correct audience segments and consumer groups through creative content creation and innovative tactical deployment.
• Position the LCV range in line with commercial requirements through the identification of various channels and mediums such as Digital, PR, Media, Sponsorship, Experiential Marketing, Influencer Marketing, Strategic s etc. to enhance brand visibility and reach as well as increase model product consideration.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, PR, Business
• Minimum 5 years of OEM commercial marketing management experience, preferably in the automotive industry
• Strong knowledge of product positioning, consumer trend analysis, campaign planning, development and execution as well as strong project management experience.
• Proficient understanding of digital marketing and related platforms.

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Purpose of Role:

• The Dealer Network Development Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, development, and management of the dealer network. This role involves evaluating potential markets, identifying opportunities for dealership growth, and ensuring that existing dealerships meet the OEM’s standards for performance, customer service, and brand representation. The manager collaborates with various internal departments and external stakeholders to ensure the dealership network supports the company’s overall business objectives

Requirements:

• Network expansion & optimization
• Performance management
• Strategic planning & market analysis
• Dealer support & relationship management
• Standards & Compliance
• Corporate Identity
• Training & development
• Financial Acumen

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or Slaes
• MBA Advantage
• 8-10 years OEM working experience within Automotive Sector required
• 3-5 years dealer network working experience essential

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Purpose of Role:

• The key expectation from the role is to provide vision and direction for achieving the desired objectives in South Africa. The person should be able to provide strategic and tactical marketing (market penetration, segmentation, and commercialization and launches) to enhance brand equity, the OEM and its products. This individual must be a thought leader who performs independently and has demonstrated the ability to effectively interact and influence all levels of organizations (brands Dealers and Customer including the
• CEO and other DHs of the company. This individual will collaborate with the business development and commercial sales teams and will interact globally.

Requirements:

• Strategic Alignment
• Brand Custodianship
• Customer insight and experience
• Strategic partnership
• Aftersales support and brand equity
• Craft, implement and monitor strategies including Digital, advertising, COmmunicaitons, PR and Creative

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or Slaes
• MBA Advantage
• 5 years OEM Commercial Marketing Management Experience
• Strong knowledge of product positioning, consumer trend analysis, capaign planning, development and execution as well as Strong project management ability
• Proficient understanding and experience in digital marketing and related platforms
• Strong financial acumen and experience of cost optimization through ROI metric measurements

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Key Responsibilities:

• Integrate and implement product strategy into development plans for the relevant department
• Drive and maintain a world-class sustainable product and packaging standard and framework
• Inspire and influence the product teams and key stakeholders to deliver industry leadership positions
• Amplify and embody an environment of creativity, growth, knowledge and empowerment
• Drive, integrate, and own product development processes and supporting systems

Skills, key Competentcies Required:

• BSc Consumer Science or Relevant degree/ diploma Requried
• 3- 5 years + Pet & Baby product development Essential
• A thorough understanding of Pet and Baby category and market essential
• A superior eye for detail and product flair essential
• Ability to interpret and drive innovation strategy across category
• An innovative specialist that can work independently, who can assertively initiate, drive and execute new product development
• Understanding of retail, foods & lifestyle trends and target market & range segmentation
• Customer knowledge & understanding with strong planning and project management skills
• Results driven, Innovative with continuous improvement mind-set
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Proven commercial aptitude – ability to understand and use financial indicators
• Ability to incorporate product strategy into supplier base
• Proven ability to work with design team to ensure appropriate visual imagery is developed within the corporate brand
• identity
• Strong integrator – proven ability to work within in a matrix and lead / drive cross group projects
• Strong presentation, communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to set and improve quality standards in a complex supplier base.

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Purpose of Role:

• The National Fleet Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing Dealer Fleet, Corporate Fleet and Rental customer accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction, and driving sales and retention strategies. This role involves close collaboration with sales, marketing, product development, and aftersales teams to meet the unique needs of fleet customers. The National Fleet Manager acts as a key point of contact for Dealer Fleet, Corporate Fleet and Rental customers, providing them with tailored solutions and support.
• To creatively and innovatively work across various streams in generating new and alternative business partnerships that support the Business strategy. Responsible for the contribution towards the Business sales objectives and building long-term client relationships.

Requirements:

• Business Operations
• Fleet administration
• Customer realtionship management
• Coordination and collaboration
• Reporting

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Fleet Management, Marketing or related
• 3-5 years OEM experience within Automotive sector in Fleet management

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Purpose of Role:

• To ensure the effective implementation of the dealer standards, corporate Identity norms, manpower adequacy, quality, customer centricity and after sales process & systems.
• Strategise, plan and execute aftersales business growth through VIN retention and per repair order revenue, aftersales standards of fairness / timeliness, CRM initiatives, customer management / feedback process. Capability development of dealerships to deliver on aftersales customer service. Analyse dealer performance with help of data and trend charts and review business / CSI, parts, dealer traffic light, MSXI, etc.

Requirements:

• Business operations
• Dealer management
• Customer Management
• Reporting

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• 5-8 years OEM working experience within Automotive
• Clear understanding of dealershio functioning
• Project management experience essential
• Experience in Aftersales strategies, forecasting and relationship building

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Purpose of Role:

• The Regional Sales Manager is responsible for overseeing the sales performance of new vehicles across the dealership network. The role involves analyzing sales data, developing strategies to boost sales, and ensuring that dealerships meet or exceed their sales targets. The manager works closely with sales teams, providing guidance, training, and support to improve sales processes and outcomes.

Requirements:

• Sales Performance Management
• Dealer Support & Coaching
• Sales Strategy Development
• Performance Reporting & Analysis
• Incentive Programs & Promotions
• Market & Competitor Analysis
• Customer Experiences Enhancement

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing or Slaes
• MBA Advantage
• 5-8 years OEM working experience within Automotive
• In-depth knowledge of Business insights, market share, market intelligence, consumer insights, Pricing and competitor analysis