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Brussels, Be

Brussels Region, Belgium

Commercially responsible for selected WEU markets including the online markets within Volvo.

Brussels

Commercially responsible for all WEU markets

Brussels

Responsible for Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, Italy, Greece and Ireland covering all business aspects and main point of contact for these markets regarding commercial related issues.

Gothenburg, Sweden

Consolidation of monthly forecasts for importers, International region, USA and Sweden. Maximize volumes and revenues within the forecast process.Optimize vehicle pipeline to all markets aiming to reduce tied up capital and increase the speed in bringing new products to the market place.Secure right dealer stock levels within my regions/markets.Prepare monthly forecasts for management approval.

Gothenburg

Responsible for Global Parts Sales, Product and Branding.Define parts consumption by market and follow sales performance and identify sales opportunities and actions.Review competitive position for the after market and set parts prices accordingly in order to create the right offers to customers. Responsible for the development of seasonal service/accessory campaigns. Identify and support in set up of dealer bonus schemes that support business development and dealer loyalty.Responsible for our genuine parts, product information, product test and correct parts branding.Working according to LEAN principals in order to improve value chains and reduce waste.

Shanghai

Responsible for sales of imported and local build cars through supply management, tactical activities, dealer bonus schemes, customer finance solutions.Fleetsales development. Set up fleet department and develop the fleet business in ChinaRetail and wholesale financing solutions from non existing to solutions for all dealers and all car modelsOrdering and distribution of cars, pipeline management and revenue management.Sales improvement from 7500 cars per year to a speed of 58.000 cars per year with stable margins and profitable dealers.

Product development and localization projects in ChinaProduct Director, responsible for product specifications, trim level strategy, pricing, competitive analysis, product launch

Represent UK, Ireland, Iceland, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Poland Hungary, Czech Republic at VCC headquarter in SwedenDeliver the sales and financial results for the above mentioned marketsInitiate actions to counter attack negative sales trends Initiate revenue management actionsSecure production of the right vehiclesShare best practice

The business projects had the responsibility to look for business opportunities for products that were in the end of their lifecycle in order to increase sales and profit for Volvo Car Corporation.

Providing commercial, technical and general training solutions that fill competence gaps in the retailer network, through classroom and web based training

Responsible for the development and implementation of Sales and Vehicle Repair processes that aim to improve Customer Satisfaction, dealer efficiency and profitability.