Service Manager - Northampton Van Centre

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A Little Bit About Us:

The Vindis Group is seeking to appoint an Service Manager to join its team.

As one of approximately 700 team members, you will demonstrate the behaviours that the Vindis Group knows are integral to its continued success. We are passionate about our Company's heritage, its future, our loyal customers and our valued employees; and we believe in embracing the potential of our business in a positive and objective way. We strive to maintain high standards in every area of our business; and do so by engaging with our employees and customers in an open, transparent and consultative manner. Our employees demonstrate, on a daily basis, the personal discipline and energy to uphold these standards; and, collectively, are motivated to achieve personal and business success #exceptional people.

How we support our #Exceptional People:

All team members are provided with access to the following:

• Drive Our Brand - Enjoy or Employee Car Scheme with no deposit required after a qualifying period. Experience the joy of driving our brand products at unbeatable prices.
• Family First - Benefit from our Enhanced Parental Statutory Leave, giving you more time to bond with your loved ones.
• Celebrate You - Take your birthday off with Paid Birthday Leave - On us!
• Stay Healthy - Our enhanced Sick Pay ensures you're taken care of when you need it most (based on length of Service).
• Wellbeing At Your Fingertips - Access to Help@Hand for quick and easy Online GP services, 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme, exclusive retail discounts, legal and financial support, and comprehensive 360 wellbeing services.
• Peace Of Mind - Enjoy a life Assurance policy at no cost, brining peace to you and your loved ones.
• Exclusive Discounts - Take advantage of employee discounts on parts, vehicle MOT's/Servicing, and vehicle purchases. Drive with confidence and savings!

Customer Obsession is core to our ethos and, as such, you will understand and be able to demonstrate how to truly embrace internal & external customer service excellence; and will apply this knowledge effectively and consistently - whether individually, or by supporting a team environment.

In return, you will be joining a long-established organisation that has continued to expand and evolve. At the heart of our company is a belief in a High Performance Culture; and we provide a multitude of platforms and opportunities to support our team members in being the best versions of themselves. In particular, we offer three levels of Leadership Development Programmes, all of which are accredited by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI); a designated Training Centre, complete with comprehensive Internal Training Prospectus; and access to the Volkswagen Group UK's National Learning Centre.

Your key responsibilities will include:

= To lead your department in a clear, considered and appropriate manner, in line with the Vision, and build an accountable and progressive business unit.

= To effectively manage the resources at your disposal to achieve the required business objectives.

= Ensuring that your wider team has a clear understanding of the strategic direction of the department and the business in its entirety, and that this is effectively translated into clear and championed visions and strategies.

= Champion the effective and accurate usage, and compliance with, all systems and processes.

= Demonstrate your department's consistent adherence to the Vindis Group's Aftersales Experience; ensuring that every element is executed robustly and consistently, and with a balanced approach to positive customer and business outcomes.

= Have a clear, understood and robust approach to personal development and performance management/measurement across your department, ensuring that all employees within your department have received the coaching and training needed to be able to conduct their roles effectively, and to develop into specialists within their chosen areas.

= Champion and maintain a culture of customer service excellence.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual that is seeking career development in an innovative and dynamic organisation.

Previous relevant experience is essential, as is a positive outlook and an excellent work ethic.

We look forward to receiving your application and hope to be able to welcome you as a team member within the Vindis Group in the near future.