Bodyshop Programme Manager
– Automotive Paint and Bodyshop Programme
We are seeking a candidate with experience as a Bodyshop Manager or Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA), looking to take the next step in their career, working with a vehicle manufacturer approved bodyshop network throughout Benelux. This role will involve undertaking audits, managing compliance and working with the approved bodyshops to drive the network forward.
A willingness to travel throughout the BENELUX region is essential for this role.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Bodyshop Manager or Vehicle Damage Assessor (VDA) to expand their career, working with a major vehicle manufacturer, utilising their knowledge and experience of the bodyshop / collision repair industry.
What you’ll need:
1. Previous experience of the body and paint sector is essential for this position, this could be an independent bodyshop, regional or national group or within the vehicle manufacturers network.
2. Fluent in English and French languages is a must for this role. Additional languages of Flemish and Dutch are desirable.
3. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
4. Able to manage multiple conflicting priorities.
5. Able to influence stakeholders across the brand and their partners.
6. Commercially focused and driven by results.
7. Able to analyse data to drive resolutions and improvements.
8. Confident and credible.
What you’ll be doing:
9. Carry out physical and virtual audits on the network and remote verification of self-audits.
10. Produce individual repairer action plans from audit activity, liaising with individual locations to support them in maintaining the brand standards.
11. Identify priority training requirements and liaise with the brand centrally to ensure attendance of network.
12. Produce a monthly report for the Benelux market to required template.
13. Proactively drive the completion of repair data for the approved repairers.
14. Support the European Programme Manager in the identification of programme improvements.
Why Join Us?
15. Salary: €€Competitive salary + car allowance
16. Home based role with travel throughout the Benelux region – Ideal locations include Charleroi, Namur, Mons, La Louvière, Wavre, Arlon and Southern areas of Brussels such as Uccle, Forest, Ixelles
What’s Next?
Are you an experienced BodyShop Manager or Vehicle Damage Assessor looking to take your career to the next level?