PBV/LCV Sales Strategy Manager

Company information

Kia is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Founded in 1944, Kia has been building motorcycles, cars, and trucks for more than 75 years.

Kia is now spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles, developing a growing range of mobility services while encouraging millions of people to explore the best ways of getting around. Our brand slogan - ‘Movement that inspires’ - reflects our commitment to inspire consumers through our products and services. 

Kia Belux is a National Sales Company and part of Kia Europe. Our headquarter is home of 5 different nationalities and this diversity is truly inspiring! This means that every day at Kia is an opportunity to learn something new and to grow personally and professionally. The mix of ambitious and dynamic employees from different nationalities is the fuel to our success. Do you have what it takes to join our team? We are looking forward to getting to know you!

You will enjoy working with us if you like the following:

• A fast-paced international environment.

• Playing an active and important part of the development of Kia.

• Developing new business, new framework, and solutions.

• Demanding challenge in which you must take the lead.

The challenge: High - The job: Great!

Your initiative, energy and persistence will ultimately determine your success.

You will work in a business structure where high level of experience in LCV and Direct Sales is needed.

You have the spirit and positive drive that makes us successful.

Job Mission

As a sustainable mobility solutions provider, we are exploring diverse way to help people and business move beyond traditional automotive. A core part of our work in this area will focus on Purpose Built Vehicles (PBV).  PBV’s are specialized vehicles based on specific customer needs. As a customer-centric company we are aiming at providing flexible sustainable mobility products that reflects the diverse needs of people and business within the light commercial vehicle segment (LCV).

Place of employment

Belgium – Zaventem: Kia Belux, Headquarter

Positioning

In this role you will be responsible for the PBV Project at Kia Belux within the Sales Division, reporting to Senior Fleet Manager PC & PBV.

Your responsibilities

• Lead the PBV Project in the creation, development, coordination, and the execution of the PBV go-to-market strategy and implantation plan.

• Lead in creating Belux PBV Business Plan including conclusion, solutions, network, …

• Work together with Kia HQ on PBV Sales Strategy topics.

• Organize pre-launch events for commercial vehicle customers & converters.

Your profile

• You have an experience of 5 years of vans, light commercial vehicles and up to 3 years on Direct Sales to end customers, Leasco’s or RAC.

• You have excellent verbal and written English, Dutch and French communication skills.

• You have an excellent command of MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. SAP is an extra.

• You have a proven track report in developing new business and/or new channels.

• You can work and bring results alone but are also a hands-on team player with open approach to different nationalities and cultures.

• You have a Master in a Business or Industrial engineering related field.

• You have an optimistic ‘can do’ attitude.

We offer

• A fast growing and ambitious international company

• A challenge to a very interesting and varied role, highly autonomous and with real responsibilities

• An attractive salary package, PC, smartphone, pension plan and health insurance

If you are interested to become part of the Kia Belux team, please apply directly to hiring manager harold.vandenweghe@kia.be.

We are looking forward to getting to know you.