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Director – Automotive Collision – Europe

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Director – Automotive Collision – Europe

A Director / Senior Manager is required, taking responsibility for the collision segment of a Global solutions provider to the automotive industry.

The Director – Collision Product will have responsibility for building the collision business segment in Europe, defining product and market strategies and ensuring successful execution.

A background in the collision / bodyshop / crash repair sector of the automotive industry is paramount for this role along with extensive leadership experience and a proven ability to plan, execute and manage business strategy.

Germany – Ideal location – Cologne, Dusseldorf, Wuppertal, Leverkusen, Duren, Bonn, Koblenz 

The Role

  • Take responsibility for overall profit and loss for the collision product segment for Europe.
  • Provide leadership through overall product and market strategies.
  • Develop a deep understanding of corporate goals, market trends and opportunities.
  • Guide and assist the collision product roadmap and launch plans to drive sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Partner with other members of the senior management and leadership teams to develop company goals.
  • Develop and build business cases considering all necessary commercial and technical aspects.  Ensure product teams are creating detailed plans and executing them to meet financial commitments.
  • Develop and manage relationships at a senior level with automotive OEMs, third parties and external industry professionals, being seen as a trusted advisor within the collision / crash repair / bodyshop market segment.
  • Define team structure, be involved in recruitment, development and motivation of staff. 

The Candidate

  • Our ideal candidate will be educated to degree level in business, marketing or a related discipline.
  • Proven experience within a leadership or senior management
  • Extensive, European wide knowledge of the automotive collision / crash repair / bodyshop sector including OEM / Vehicle Manufacturer experience.
  • The ability to manage and implement large-scale projects.
  • A leader with the ability to take create a collaborative working environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with a strong collision / crash repair / bodyshop experience at a senior level and the ability to build and transform a business segment, you will be equally at home in front of a customer as managing a team and working with stakeholders. 

Apply in Confidence

To apply for the Product Director – automotive collision please forward your CV to Kayleigh Bradley, Senior Recruitment Consultant at Glen Callum Associates Ltd or call Kayleigh directly for a further chat and introduction to the job.

JOB REF 3448KB Director – Collision Product

 

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. Our consultants have valuable senior sales, marketing and operational experience within organisations within the automotive and industrial industry.

Director Automotive Collision

Business Development Manager – Automotive Aftermarket

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Business Development Manager

Automotive Sub-Assembly, Retro-fit & Aftermarket

Are you an experienced Salesperson / Business Development Manager focused on winning New Business with a keen appetite for closing the deal? Do you possess a track record in securing Aftermarket Sales or have knowledge of Vehicle Conversion / Vehicle Mobility companies, Classic Car Parts suppliers, low volume / Specialist Vehicle Manufacturers or Automotive Retrofit markets?

This could be an excellent opportunity for you with an ambitious business. 

Ideal location – Herts, Beds, Bucks, Cambs, Essex

Circa: (£30K – £40K) + Mileage / V Allowance + Bonus (Based upon performance)    

Can you drive sales?

This role is heavily weighted towards increasing sales with existing customers, but more importantly bringing on new potential customers within targeted automotive sectors.

  • Ultimately you will need sales experience gained directly within an automotive retrofit or automotive aftermarket type business and enjoy the New Business
  • Knowledge and experience of the vehicle conversion market and vehicle retrofit sectors such as automotive mobility, automotive safety, LCV, PSV vehicles would also be considerably interesting.
  • Tenacious and energetic, we are looking for the ultimate optimist with a can do, will do mentality towards achieving sales and winning new business.
  • This role reports directly to the MD and is an integral appointment for a privately owned enterprise, free from red tape, with a proactive investor ambitious for success, sales growth and increased market share.

If you can combine your industry expertise with a passion for selling then this is your perfect role.

Don’t wait get in touch with me NOW.

To apply for the position in confidence please send your CV to Glen Shepherd, Director Automotive at Glen Callum Associates

JOB REF 3445GS – Business Development Manager

Senior Supply Chain Manager

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Senior Supply Chain Manager

We are looking to employ a Purchasing focused Senior Supply Chain Manager who is great at Demand Planning & Inventory Management.   Your focus will also be on influencing inbound Supplier Management performance in line with production demands. Do you relish a career opportunity giving you the autonomy and scope to influence group Supply Chain and Procurement functions?   

Location – Black Country / Wolverhampton / Dudley / Birmingham / West Midlands:  

(Circa £45k – £55k) + Basic Salary + Pension & Benefits

Reporting to the board Director, the Senior Supply Chain Manager will hold responsibility for Group Procurement & Supply Chain functions.  Supporting established production manufacturing, sub-assembly and aftercare divisions of a leading automotive & engineering business with a fantastic reputation.

  • Work closely with suppliers to effectively manage the inbound supply chain of products for the group and multi-site locations.
  • Proactively work with group divisions to establish product supply to cater for manufacturing demand, sub-assembly and aftercare needs.
  • Work closely with stores, warehouse and production functions to improve communication ultimately resulting in improved inventory levels and availability.
  • Review, evaluate and implement systems and processes to seamlessly integrate in bound product to enhance production performance and manufacturing turn around.
  • Work closely with the engineering division and production heads to manage overall operational performance of the group.
  • Where possible improve pricing and supplier negotiations.
  • Fully understand the business model using integrity, tact and empathy before implementing functional change.

Ideal Candidate

  • Experienced senior Supply Chain or Purchasing professional working in an engineering, parts procurement or engineering / sub-assembly business.
  • Excellent attention to detail with high levels of precision, able to communicate succinctly at all levels.
  • Outstanding PC and analytical skills, particularly excel spreadsheet work as the role carries intrinsic analysis of data, parts supply and supplier performance.
  • A good communicator with an excellent telephone manner and an ability to write clear and concise emails.
  • Ability to multi-task effectively and work in conjunction with other multi-site functions simultaneously.
  • Positive character with a bright outlook and prepared to go the extra mile.

To apply for the  Senior Supply Chain Manager job please forward your CV to Glen Shepherd, at Glen Callum Associates Ltd or call Glen directly for a further chat on the job.

JOB REF 3444 – Senior Supply Chain Manager 

Glen Callum Associates are a leading recruiter for all commercial and technical positions including Purchasing and Supply chain. 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.