Operations - Manager, Ownership Region 3

Porsche Cars GB Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Porsche ECOS or company car

VW loan car scheme

Private medical insurance

27 days annual leave

Other benefits

Job summary

Porsche Cars GB is seeking a regional Ownership business leader to drive performance and strategic development across its UK Centres. You will coach Centre leadership, shape annual plans, set sales targets and ensure Porsche standards are maintained while delivering excellent customer satisfaction.

The role focuses on identifying growth opportunities, leading cross-functional teams, and promoting best practice to achieve long-term success within a premium brand network across the region.

Qualifications

• Experience within the Automotive Industry, with a strong knowledge of Aftersales.
• Solid commercial experience in dealership, regional management or business development management.
• Leadership or people management experience, with the ability to develop high-performing teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead, influence and develop Ownership Departments across the region through coaching, performance management and business support.
• Conduct regular business reviews, assessing Centre performance against agreed objectives and driving continuous improvement.
• Identify business opportunities and implement strategic initiatives to enhance performance and achieve long-term growth.
• Develop and oversee annual Ownership business plans, including sales, financial and training objectives.
• Set and agree Ownership sales targets, using market analysis, KPI performance and Centre visit insights.
• Drive commercial growth through market potential analysis, business development activities and sales initiatives.
• Monitor, analyse and report Centre performance data, producing visit reports and business updates as required.
• Communicate and implement Porsche Cars Great Britain Ownership strategies, policies and product initiatives across Centres.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the wider Ownership team and act as a key user of Ownership systems.
• Ensure Centres comply with Ownership standards, corporate governance requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Support operational excellence by partnering with Porsche Business Excellence and promoting best practice processes.
• Contribute to recruitment, talent development and training initiatives to strengthen Centre team capability and performance.

Skills

Automotive industry

Aftersales knowledge

Commercial experience

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

MBA

Job description

This role is responsible for driving the performance and strategic development of the Ownership business across a regional network of Porsche Centres, ensuring business plans are effectively implemented and customer satisfaction remains a key focus. Acting as a trusted business consultant, the role supports and challenges Centre leadership to achieve sales objectives, improve operational performance, and maintain compliance with Porsche standards and guidelines.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, influence and develop Ownership Departments across the region through coaching, performance management and business support.
• Conduct regular business reviews, assessing Centre performance against agreed objectives and driving continuous improvement.
• Identify business opportunities and implement strategic initiatives to enhance performance and achieve long-term growth.
• Develop and oversee annual Ownership business plans, including sales, financial and training objectives.
• Set and agree Ownership sales targets, using market analysis, KPI performance and Centre visit insights.
• Drive commercial growth through market potential analysis, business development activities and sales initiatives.
• Monitor, analyse and report Centre performance data, producing visit reports and business updates as required.
• Communicate and implement Porsche Cars Great Britain Ownership strategies, policies and product initiatives across Centres.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the wider Ownership team and act as a key user of Ownership systems.
• Ensure Centres comply with Ownership standards, corporate governance requirements and regulatory obligations.
• Support operational excellence by partnering with Porsche Business Excellence and promoting best practice processes.
• Contribute to recruitment, talent development and training initiatives to strengthen Centre team capability and performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience within the Automotive Industry, with a strong knowledge of Aftersales.
• Solid commercial experience in dealership, regional management or business development management.
• Leadership or people management experience, with the ability to develop high-performing teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with PAG Germany or other national Porsche/ VW Group subsidiaries
• Bachelor degree in Business Administration or an MBA

Porsche is committed to promote a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities.

Our strong family embodies the values of freedom, respect and tolerance.

In return, we offer

• competitive salary with an annual bonus
• Porsche ECOS or company car
• access to the VW sister loan car scheme
• private medical insurance
• 27 days of annual leave
• other attractive benefits

If you possess the skills and experience, we seek and are looking for a challenging but rewarding career with a premium brand,

Due to the high volume of applications, we regret that we are unable to provide personalised responses to every applicant.

Company:

Porsche Cars GB (PCGB) is the official importer and distributor of Porsche vehicles in the United Kingdom. It is responsible for overseeing the sales, marketing, and service of Porsche cars in the UK, as well as managing a network of authorised Porsche Centres across the country.