Director of Aftersales, Germany

GAC Motor Europe; Berlin; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Ownership & meritocracy

Job summary

GAC MOTOR Europe is seeking a hands‑on Director of Aftersales to build and lead the German NSC from the ground up. You will own strategy, operations, and performance across service, parts, customer experience, and dealer support, in close collaboration with the European Regional Centre.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in automotive aftersales, strong leadership, German and English fluency, and a track record of scaling organizations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in automotive aftersales.
• Proven leadership experience in managing aftersales operations and teams.
• Strong experience in service, parts, and customer support.
• German native or fluent and fluent English required; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Aftersales Strategy and Setup: Define and implement the overall aftersales strategy for the German NSC.
• Service, Parts & Charing Operations: Oversee full service and parts business including operations, performance, and profitability.
• Warranty, Technical and Customer Support: Oversee warranty operations including policies, claims handling, and labor rate definition.
• Systems, Training and Performance Management: Define KPI frameworks and dashboards for performance monitoring; drive continuous improvement.
• Commercial Programs and Customer Experience: Develop service marketing plans, campaigns, and customer retention programs.

Skills

Leadership

Aftersales operations

Customer support

German fluency

English fluency

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Education

University degree in Business Administration

Engineering

Automotive Management

Job description

About The GAC

GAC MOTOR Europe was registered in March 2024 in Amsterdam and is part of the Guangzhou Automobile Group. Our business covers all aspects of passenger car sales, marketing and aftersales services. We are dedicated to delivering quality work and exceptional customer service in all aspects of our business.

We are currently looking for Director of Aftersales, Germany, the details Job responsibilities as below:

Who You Are:

We are establishing the Aftersales function of our Germany National Sales Company (NSC) and seek an experienced, hands‑on Director of Aftersales to build and lead this critical business area from the ground up. This role combines full responsibility for aftersales strategy, operations, and performance across service, parts, customer experience, and dealer support functions. The successful candidate will work closely with the German management team and Europe Regional Centre to establish a high‑performing, customer‑centric aftersales ecosystem, ensuring operational excellence and long‑term customer satisfaction.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with strong ownership and accountability.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural and fast‑paced environment.
• Passion for customer satisfaction and operational excellence.
• Open to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Join us in building a world‑class Aftersales organization for GAC Motor in Germany and be part of an exciting journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Aftersales Strategy and Setup
• Define and implement the overall aftersales strategy for the German NSC.
• Establish organizational structures, processes, and policies across all aftersales functions.
• Develop scalable and customer‑centric aftersales business models.
• Align local strategy with European Regional Centre and global standards.
• Service, Parts & Charing Operations
• Oversee full service and parts business including operations, performance, and profitability.
• Ensure parts availability, stock planning, and efficient logistics and delivery systems.
• Manage accessories, merchandising, and product offerings.
• Ensure high service quality and operational excellence across network.
• Ensuring that the European GAC Charging strategy is timely implemented and fully operational in the German market before the official GAC Launch in Germany. Customers need to be able to get a charging possibility through GAC which covers most of the Charging points in Germany and Europe. GAC needs to be enabled to provide packages together with the purchase/lease of a GAC product.
• Service Network Development and Dealer Support
• Define and implement service network planning and expansion strategy.
• Identify, onboard, and develop service partners.
• Ensure operational readiness of service partners including facilities, tools, and processes.
• Provide ongoing dealer and service partner support and performance improvement.
• Warranty, Technical and Customer Support
• Oversee warranty operations including policies, claims handling, and labor rate definition.
• Manage recall campaigns and technical field actions.
• Implement and manage technical support structures (including flying doctors).
• Establish and manage Roadside Assistance (RSA) and Customer Contact Center (CCC).
• Ensure excellent customer support and high customer satisfaction levels.
• Systems, Training and Performance Management
• Ensure implementation and integration of aftersales IT systems within dealer landscape.
• Define KPI frameworks and establish dashboards for performance monitoring.
• Drive continuous improvement based on KPI tracking and analytics.
• Develop and implement aftersales training programs for internal teams and partners.
• Ensure availability of special tools and technical equipment across network.
• Commercial Programs and Customer Experience
• Develop service marketing plans, campaigns, and customer retention programs.
• Define and implement remarketing and used car concepts.
• Establish and manage courtesy car concepts and mobility services.
• Improve customer journey and overall ownership experience.

What You Bring:

• University degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Automotive Management, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in automotive aftersales.
• Proven leadership experience in managing aftersales operations and teams.
• Strong experience in service, parts, and customer support functions.
• Experience in building new organizations or fast‑growing environments is highly preferred.
• Native or fluent German and fluent English required; additional languages are a plus.
• Strong analytical and operational management capabilities.
• Deep understanding of automotive aftersales business and customer expectations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

What We Offer:

• An ambitious employer; we only want the best for you.
• A fast career track like only few other companies can match.
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market); at GAC we strongly believe and live by ownership and meritocracy.

If you have any questions, you may always reach out via [e-mail].

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