Dealer Franchise Specialist Dealer Franchise Specialist Dealer Franchise Specialist

Volkswagen AG

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Worldwide, the Volkswagen Group has a long tradition of dramatic innovations. The Volkswagen Group with its headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany is one of the world’s leading automobile manufacturers and the largest carmaker in Europe. The Group comprises twelve brands from seven European countries: Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Scania and MAN.Brief Role DescriptionThis position is a career level 18P, and is located in Reston, VA with a role classification of Hybrid. This position is supporting the maintenance and update of Policies, Procedures, Contracts, and other Dealer-related documentation to ensure brand compliance with the Dealer Agreement, State Franchising laws, and other internal AoA requirements/programs. Possible Tasks within this RoleProcessing and Supporting Franchising Transactions – 60% of time Drive the change process by reviewing dealer/Region proposals for open points, changes in ownership (including buy/sells), relocations, DBA changes, management changes, etc. Update and maintain accurate dealers records including Dealer Agreements, Addendums and other dealer-related documents Prepare reports and presentations for management on dealer actions & processes, as needed. Collaborate with Corporate Architecture Manager to generate/update Facility Addendums as needed, including tracking various Facility Addendum milestones Policy, Procedure, Internal and Legal Compliance – 30% of time Management of Audi’s Dealer Package Management System / Manage the transition of Franchising transactions to entirely online system Update and maintain policies and procedures in conjunction with VWGoA Legal to minimize risk to AoA and ensure compliance with relevant state franchising laws Collect and communicate Franchising best practices Manage and maintain Framework Agreements with major dealer groups, including distribution of monthly reporting Maintain Dealer Network representation in the Business Partner Due Diligence (BPDD) system Support Responsibilities – 10% of time Communicate specific transactional matters to internal stakeholders and state DMV agencies, as required Perform additional administrative duties, including submitting invoices and creating/sending monthly reports Maintain Dealer Agreement Ownership Tracking for the purpose of the annual Audi Dealer Agreement Accuracy Letters Maintain the Audi Dealer List and Audi General Manager List Qualification requirements5+ Years Experience

Requirements

5+ Years Experience
Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field
Communication skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Ability to review, maintain and update contracts
Conceptual thinking skills
Computer savvy
Integration - joining people, processes and systems
Extraordinary level of attention to detail and process orientation
Resource management
5 years of automotive experience including at least 3 years of experience in direct dealer contact
Understanding of statutes, regulations, and contracts governing automotive dealers and manufacturers
Knowledge and understanding of overall automotive dealer operations.
Experience interpreting registration and performance data and market studies.
Ability to manage multiple objectives with various deadlines simultaneously.
Experience and comfort level in high-level, high-visibility presentations to groups including Executive Leadership Team.
High level competency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Drive the change process by reviewing dealer/Region proposals for open points, changes in ownership (including buy/sells), relocations, DBA changes, management changes, etc.
Update and maintain accurate dealers records including Dealer Agreements, Addendums and other dealer-related documents
Prepare reports and presentations for management on dealer actions & processes, as needed.
Collaborate with Corporate Architecture Manager to generate/update Facility Addendums as needed, including tracking various Facility Addendum milestones
Management of Audi’s Dealer Package Management System / Manage the transition of Franchising transactions to entirely online system
Update and maintain policies and procedures in conjunction with VWGoA Legal to minimize risk to AoA and ensure compliance with relevant state franchising laws
Collect and communicate Franchising best practices
Manage and maintain Framework Agreements with major dealer groups, including distribution of monthly reporting
Maintain Dealer Network representation in the Business Partner Due Diligence (BPDD) system
Communicate specific transactional matters to internal stakeholders and state DMV agencies, as required
Perform additional administrative duties, including submitting invoices and creating/sending monthly reports
Maintain Dealer Agreement Ownership Tracking for the purpose of the annual Audi Dealer Agreement Accuracy Letters
Maintain the Audi Dealer List and Audi General Manager List