United States

Are You Looking for a Rewarding Career? You Should Consider Us
At Volvo Penta, our employees know what it takes to make a teamwork! Being part of that team means that you’re working with a global and very diverse group of passionate, enthusiastic, and highly skilled professionals from all walks of life who work and play hard. Volvo Penta has won the “Great Place to Work” award two years running as well as being named “Employer of the Year,” by Diesel Progress magazine! This is absolutely a great place to belong with folks ready to welcome you onboard!

Who is Volvo Penta?
Simply put, Volvo Penta has been around for more than 100 years, and we know a thing or two about being a world-leading supplier of engines and drive systems for both marine and industrial applications to thousands of customers worldwide. We’re world leaders and innovative pioneers. Volvo Penta North America (VPNA) is responsible for marketing, sales, and customer support activities in the North American continent.

We are now looking for a Network Development Manager-Industrial to join our amazing team in Chesapeake, Virginia. This role is pivotal in meeting Volvo Penta’s targets concerning trust and customer satisfaction. In this position, special focus is given to support our dealers and growing our networks in North America’s industrial segment.

What is the Job?
As a Network Development Manager, you will be responsible for upholding Volvo Penta’s standards, increasing quality, and strengthening the industrial service network in North America. This position serves as the lead in developing the competency and footprint of service in the region, interfacing with dealers, distributors, and OEM dealers, as well as working with internal departments—Distribution Development, Industrial Sales, and other aftermarket departments. Some of your core responsibilities will include:

• Managing, providing critical insight, and driving the development of the service network strategic plans in the territory.
• Acting as lead in planning and developing service together with other network facing personnel.
• Working with colleagues in all segments to establish and develop the highest quality aftermarket network to service end-customers and OEMs.
• Preparing and developing network to secure service and support for future technologies, such as alternative fuels, services, connectivity.
• Developing programs, processes, and other initiatives to increase dealer network quality.
• Recruiting and developing new business partners together with distribution channels.

For this position, you should be willing and able to travel up to 75% both domestically and internationally.

Are You Passionate About Retail Development and Networking?
To be successful in this role, you will need an exceptional level of business acumen and management, and skilled with strategy, development, and integration. We are looking for someone adept at networking and developing our customers. Having an in-depth knowledge of the industrial market and parts channel management is a major plus.

As with Most Companies, You Also Need the Following:

• Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook, and familiarity with database programs
• You’ll be speaking with stakeholders at all levels within and outside the company, so you’ll need excellent communication skills, including fluency in speaking and writing English.

Education & Experience:
This position requires the following:

• Minimum of a 4-year bachelor’s degree in business, technical, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in marine and/or industrial retail trade, or equivalent (preferably in a service management role)
• Experience in automotive, Industrial equipment, power generation, or related, and/or industrial parts and accessories, preferred.
• Experience in automotive, marine and/or industrial engine (sales or service), preferred.

We offer an amazing benefit package, including:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Competitive compensation and continuing education
• Generous Earned Time Off (ETO) plan (vacation)
• 401K with matching
• And so much more!

Are you ready to work with a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals; a company dedicated to, safety, the environment, innovation, and success? Apply today for the position of Network Development Manager-Industrial. We look forward to meeting you!

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general level of work being performed by persons assigned to the classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of the job. Printed copies may not be the most current. Volvo Group North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action employer. E.O.E./M/F/D/V

The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.

With Volvo Penta, a world-leading supplier of engines and complete drive systems for marine and industrial applications, you will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who works with passion, trust each other and embraces change to stay ahead. We make our customers win.

140322BR

Volvo Penta

Virginia

Chesapeake

Regular

Frequent Travel

Aftermarket

02-Jun-2023