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Role Description
The Parts & Accessories Business Development Consultant is responsible for developing the Audi Genuine Parts, Audi Genuine Accessories, Tires and Oil business outcomes through current and future business tools, sales channels, products, and opportunities within our growing product portfolio. This role requires a highly organized and analytical operations professional to lead the management of vehicle accessory programs, inventory planning, order fulfillment, and reporting activities. This role serves as a key liaison between internal stakeholders, field teams, dealerships, logistics partners, and AUDI AG, ensuring accurate order tracking, inventory visibility, and timely delivery of customer and dealer programs.
The successful candidate will leverage SAP and other enterprise systems to monitor inventory, analyze sales trends, maintain operational reporting, and support strategic decision-making across various internal sales channels. This position requires strong attention to detail, process discipline, and the ability to document and improve business procedures while ensuring operational continuity.
With keen interest in a balanced business outcome, this consultant maintains in-depth awareness of both sales trends and inventory levels, ensuring that sales forecasts and results are matched with equal diligence to ensure Dealer & Audi Canada inventory levels work in unison and are maintained at target levels.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Drive revenue growth across Audi Genuine Parts, Audi Genuine Accessories, Tires and Oil product categories.
- Lead the planning and execution of Spring and Winter wheel and tire booking programs to achieve sales and inventory objectives.
- Support new product launches and ongoing product lifecycle management activities.
- Support the development of dealer training materials and business tools for both Sales and After Sales teams to drive revenue growth and program adoption.
Inventory Management & Planning
- Manage and monitor accessory and product order pipelines, including model-specific accessory programs and Port Installed Accessories initiatives.
- Track order status, fulfillment activities, and planning processes with AUDI AG and internal Procurement stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, inventory optimization, and dealer satisfaction.
- Maintain inventory visibility through SAP and other reporting systems, ensuring dealer and Audi Canada inventory levels remain aligned with sales forecasts and business objectives.
- Support short-term forecasting, mid-term planning, annual business planning, and monthly budget management across all Parts & Accessories categories.
- Participate in planning rounds and inventory management activities with AUDI AG and Procurement teams, including Heavy Item Planning and related purchasing activities.
- Identify inventory risks, shortages, excess stock positions, and emerging business opportunities, recommending corrective actions as required.
Reporting & Analysis
- Generate recurring reports and performance analyses covering sales results, inventory levels, dealer performance, order fulfillment, and category opportunities.
- Prepare ad hoc analyses, presentations, and executive summaries to support management decision-making.
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Collaborate with logistics, parts operations, sales, field teams, dealerships, vendors, and external stakeholders to resolve operational and inventory-related issues.
- Maintain and optimize e-commerce and digital sales channels, ensuring effective vendor performance, accurate product cataloguing and a positive dealer/customer experience.
Process Improvement & Documentation
- Develop, maintain, and document standard operating procedures (SOPs), business processes, and system workflows to support operational continuity and knowledge transfer.
Training & Knowledge Sharing
- Provide training, onboarding, and knowledge-sharing support to team members and cross-functional stakeholders.
Qualifications
Formal Education
- Required: Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field experience equivalent
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
- Automotive After Sales (retail or corporate).
- Parts and Accessories.
- Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, or a related discipline.
- Retail Merchandising.
- Sales Planning.
- Automotive Business Development (retail or corporate).
- Reporting and Analytics.
- Project Management.
- Inventory Management.
Competencies
- Results driven, over-achiever.
- Operational understanding of parts and accessories business.
- Positive attitude and proven ability to be an effective business partner, leader, and collaborator.
- Proven success in partnering at all levels of the organization, with ability to negotiate and influence to achieve results.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Data-driven decision maker with strong analytical capabilities.
- Comfortable working across multiple business functions.
- Proactive problem solver who can identify operational risks before they impact the business.
- Skilled at turning complex operational processes into clear, repeatable procedures.
- Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Work Flexibility
- Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time, primarily within Canada, with occasional travel to the United States and Europe.
- Availability to work regular business hours with flexibility to support peak planning periods, product launches, conferences, and industry events as required.
Salary range is dependent on factors such as industry-based experience, skills, training, credentials, and other qualifications. The salary range for this role is $60,000 - $100,000, actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and internal compensation practices.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Full-time employees of Volkswagen Group Canada, Inc. enjoy these benefits:
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Health Insurance Coverage: We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including a flexible plan to ensure employees and their families have access to quality healthcare tailored to their needs.
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Personal Days: We value work-life balance and offer personal days for your discretion, whether for personal reasons, recharging, or celebrating important holidays or events.
Please note that we appreciate the interest of all candidates, however only those under consideration will be contacted. Volkswagen Group Canada uses AI tools integrated with our applicant tracking system to screen applications for validity and completeness.
Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, family status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local laws.
Volkswagen Group Canada Inc. is committed to accessibility and inclusive hiring under. We welcome and support applicants with disabilities through every stage of the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation at any point - such as for an interview, assessment, or application - please notify your recruiter or email us in advance at VGCAHumanResources@vw.ca. We’ll work with you to arrange reasonable accommodation to meet your needs.
