Head of Aftersales & Service Centre
Kylemore Cars is Ireland’s leading independent used car retailer, with +800 cars in stock. As a result of ongoing business growth, we are currently seeking an experienced and forward-thinking person for the position of Head of Aftersales & Service Centre to join our leadership team.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and as part of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Aftersales & Service Centre will be responsible to lead, develop and elevate the Aftersales and Service Centre function in a cost controlled, effective and ethical manner.
Key responsibilities include:
- Set and deliver the Aftersales & Service Centre annual plan aligned to the Company highest quality standards and customer-first approach.
- Drive operational excellence and effective performance in the Aftersales and Service Centre function, ensuring key KPIs including customer experience, productivity, warranty and commercial are closely managed and always met.
- Lead & motivate all teams within the Aftersales and Service Centre function to ensure maximum levels of engagement, efficiency and professional development.
- Own and develop our supply chain and key strategic partnerships to support the delivery of Aftersales and Service Centre function objectives.
- Own and maintain effective control environment which ensures ongoing performance consistency, cost control and compliance with all relevant requirements.
- Own and maintain accurate and timely performance measurement and reporting within the Aftersales and Service Centre function.
- Collaborate with other Senior Management Team colleagues to ensure ongoing alignment and delivery of common business goals.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with Chief Operating Officer, ensuring any significant shortfall in work capacity or performance issues are escalated in timely manner.
- Proactive seek out and execute changes in the Aftersales and Service Centre function at every opportunity based a well-maintained knowledge of relevant industry best practices.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Proven senior leadership experience within automotive industry
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering commercial related outcomes
- Deep understanding of Aftersales and Service Centre operations and standards
- Effective stakeholder and supply chain management
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with technical and non-technical colleagues