Manager Global Export and Trade

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Volvo Cars is in the midst of a transformation journey. We operate in a fast-changing industry and are growing globally. Our culture encourages continuous improvements, cross-functional and diverse collaboration as well as creativity and passion. The purpose of Learning & Development is to ensure our community within Volvo Cars and our staff in the Retailer network have the commercial and technical knowledge and skills to perform their jobs at top level. It is an exciting time as the business is transforming and we are transforming with it. 

If you want to join us in our mission to make people’s lives less complicated, we offer you a chance to grow together with talented people who want to make a true difference.

What we do

Volvo Cars has established a central function to manage the company’s Used Cars and Remarketing operations. The team is working in close collaboration with the wider business on global matters.

Volvo Global Used Cars and Remarketing is now looking for a new Manager, Global Export and Trade Operations (E&T), who will manage the Global Used Cars Export operations, working in close collaboration with the National Sales Companies (NSC’s) and various central functions.  You will work in an area with significant impact on the company’s short-term business as well as long-term strategies. You will report to the Head of Global Used Cars Export and Trade.

What will you do?

The Manager, Global Export and Trade Operations (E&T) has the overall operational responsibility for the current Global Export &Trade business, now in 26 countries, with the aim to increase the share of Volvo Used Cars (UC) through the Volvo network. Once implemented, the Manager, Global Export and Trade will have the overall operational responsibility for the E&T business globally (in APEC, Europe, LATAM).  

A majority of your job will be to manage the weekly online international cross-border auctions and approved online methods for selling vehicles internationally, cross-border. You should expect a collaborative and fast-moving work environment where your responsibilities related to the online international cross-border auctions and sales include:

• Management of weekly international cross-border auctions and other approved online cross-border sales methods in close cooperation with the NSC’s and their vendors and where retailers from different countries can bid and buy vehicles.
• Reporting of the international cross-border online sales results weekly, monthly, annually, and as required to support the overall business needs.
• Analysis of the international cross-border online sales and sales results to track success versus your KPI, to support continuous improvement of the global export and trade operations.
• Onboarding of new buying and selling countries in close cooperation with the NSC’s.
• Close cooperation with the NSC’s and their retailers and vendors, monitoring customer satisfaction, intervening as required, and recommending associated improvements.
• Continuous work to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Global Export and Trade.
• You will work closely to guide the new Remarketing Specialist, Global Export and Trade (E&T). The Remarketing Specialist, Global Export and Trade will support you with your global operational responsibilities for the global export and trade business.

You will also be involved with other topics within the Global Used Cars and Remarketing scope. You will collaborate with and support your teammates on Remarketing sales, Export & Trade and Remarketing Operations who will likewise support you and you will support the Head of Global Used Cars and Remarketing on other strategic topics.

Do you fit the profile?

• You are a Manager with experience from operational collaboration with managers from Volvo Car and from other companies.
• You are comfortable in working across organizational barriers to “get things done”.
• You have a curiosity and capacity to learn new topics, building on a broad understanding of the core processes in automotive and solid analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Direct international experience from Used Cars/Remarketing operations.
• You have experience both from developing direct reporting team members as well as non-reporting members working towards a common goal.
• You can build a team both in terms of process, content and influence and have an analytical ability to go deep in the core issues when needed.
• You know how to leverage the team members but also enjoy working hands-on yourself.
• You have a strong integrity and an ability to take initiative on what you believe is right.
• Last but not least, we are looking for someone who - on a personal level - shares our values. Being enthusiastic, curious, collaborative, with high integrity and a pragmatic approach towards things goes a long way.

Last but not least, we are looking for someone who - on a personal level - shares our values and is a true leader. Being enthusiastic, curious, collaborative, with high integrity and a pragmatic approach towards things goes a long way.

Location:
Gothenburg

How to learn more and apply

Are you ready to join the Used Car and Remarketing team acting in a constantly changing international context? Welcome with your application, by submitting your resume and cover letter in English by 19 May 2024.

Selections will be running continuously. Please note that we do not accept applications through email.

For any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Craig Schlebusch at craig.schlebusch@volvocars.com

Who are we?
Everything we do starts with people. Our purpose is to provide freedom to move, in a personal, sustainable and safe way. We are committed to simplifying our customers’ lives by offering better technology solutions that improve their impact on the world and bringing the most advanced mobility innovations to protect them, their loved ones and the people around them. Volvo Cars’ continued success is the result of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive working environment. The people of Volvo Cars are committed to making a difference in our world. Today, we are one of the most well-known and respected car brands, with over 40,000 employees across the globe. We believe in bringing out the best in each other and harnessing the true power of people. At Volvo Cars your career is designed around your talents and aspirations so you can reach your full potential. Join us on a journey of a lifetime as we create safety, autonomous driving and electrification technologies of tomorrow.