Bodyshop Network Manager

Bodyshop Network Manager - Automotive Paint and Bodyshop Programme

We are seeking a candidate with extensive experience within the paint and bodyshop sector to work with a leading vehicle manufacturer approved bodyshop network throughout Germany.

This role will involve undertaking audits, managing compliance and working with the approved bodyshops to drive the network forward.

Our ideal candidate will have the knowledge and experience to become a subject matter expert on behalf of the manufacturer, working closely with the NSC.

A willingness to travel throughout Germany is essential for this role.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a vehicle damage assessor (VDA) or Bodyshop Manager to expand their career, working with a major vehicle manufacturer.

What you'll be doing:

• Carry out physical and virtual audits on the network and remote verification of self-audits.


• Produce individual repairer action plans from audit activity, liaising with individual locations to support them in maintaining the brand standards.


• Identify priority training requirements and liaise with the brand centrally to ensure attendance of network.


• Produce a monthly report for the German market to required template.


• Proactively drive the completion of repair data for the approved repairers.


• Support the European Programme Manager in the identification of programme improvements.

What you'll need:

• 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.


• Fluent in English and German languages is a must for this role.


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.


• Able to manage multiple conflicting priorities.


• Able to influence stakeholders across the brand and their partners.


• Commercially focused and driven by results.


• Able to analyse data to drive resolutions and improvements.


• Highly motivated.


• Tenacious and driven.


• Confident and credible.

Why Join Us?

• Salary: €€Competitive salary + car allowance


• Home based role with travel throughout Germany: Ideal locations include Düsseldorf, Cologne, Dortmund, Essen, Hannover, Frankfurt, Mainz, Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden

What's Next?

Apply now in confidence to our retained recruitment partner, Kayleigh Bradley at Glen Callum Associates Ltd.

Call Kayleigh directly at +44 7908 893621 for an informal chat.

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