Parts Trade Programme Manager

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🇿🇦 South Africa – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟢 Junior

🟡 Mid-level

📋 Program Manager

🚫👨‍🎓 No degree required

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MSX International

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5001 - 10000 employees

💼 Consulting

🚘 Automotive

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

Consulting • Automotive • Artificial Intelligence

MSX International is a company dedicated to empowering the automotive industry by providing innovative solutions for sales performance, customer engagement, and repair optimization. They utilize advanced technologies including AI to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations for automotive businesses. With a focus on enhancing efficiency, driving business growth, and maximizing customer satisfaction, MSX International supports their clients across the dynamic mobility landscape.

📋 Description

• Take overall responsibility for the development, implementation, and ongoing commercial performance of the JLR parts trade wholesale programme in South Africa • Manage the transition of the fully operational programme and ensure stable delivery against 2027 project targets and beyond • Assess existing wholesale trade operations across the authorised retailer network • Identify and prioritise parts basket opportunities • Develop the commercial business model, rebate mechanisms, pricing policies, and retailer onboarding criteria • Establish programme reporting infrastructure and coordinate data requirements with client IT resources • Create customer marketing propositions, trade loyalty initiatives, launch campaigns, and retailer communication packs • Execute the parts wholesale strategy covering pricing, distribution, product portfolio, and promotional activity • Track milestones, maintain project governance, and lead monthly performance reviews • Analyse variance against sales targets and implement corrective action plans • Manage programme resources, marketing assets, and field support personnel • Conduct structured field visits to evaluate retailer trade operations, prospecting, quotation follow-up, ordering channels, and delivery logistics • Design retailer action plans and secure ownership of volume and service-level targets • Coach trade sales representatives and parts counter staff • Assist retailers with mapping and prospecting independent repairers, specialised workshops, and panel shops • Conduct joint commercial visits to negotiate and secure high-potential trade accounts • Identify market coverage gaps, monitor competitor distributor activities, and recommend promotional campaigns • Tailor field operations to South African geographic distances, transport networks, and supply-chain timelines • Ensure commercial models, rebate schedules, and customer quotations use South African rand and distinguish VAT-inclusive from VAT-exclusive figures • Comply with POPIA and applicable automotive competition guidelines • Deliver wholesale revenue, basket growth, retailer participation, customer acquisition, retention, and consulting execution targets

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of professional experience in an automotive aftersales environment • Practical exposure to dealership parts departments and OEM/distributor commercial operations • Minimum of 2 to 4 years of proven project management or consulting experience • Experience in corporate governance, stakeholder reporting, and structured change management • Minimum of 3 to 5 years of dedicated experience in automotive spare parts wholesale trade, independent aftermarket engagement, or trade club programme delivery • Relevant tertiary qualification in commerce, business administration, economics, engineering, or an equivalent level of industry experience • Strong analytical capability • Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint skills • Familiarity with parts catalogue systems and dealership management systems (DMS) • Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building capabilities • Risk management and dynamic problem-solving ability • Attention to detail • Ability to work operationally alone and within a global corporate team • Above average communication skills and confidence engaging with senior-level customers • Professional conduct consistent with MSXI and JLR brand identities • Valid South African driver's license • Ability to undertake frequent domestic travel, approximately 70% to 80% field-based, with overnight stays where required • Legally eligible to work in South Africa

🏖️ Benefits

• Remote work availability • Full-time employment • Employment terms, working hours, and leave allowances structured in accordance with South African labour legislation and MSX International policy • Frequent domestic travel with overnight stays where required

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