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Business Development Manager - Volvo Cars South Africa

Volvo Cars, Irene, SD, United States


It’s All About People We put people at the centre of everything we do. Being curious about what the people around us need and want is key to creating safe, personalised and sustainable mobility solutions. If you believe in the power of people and share our respect for human‑centric innovation, you'll thrive at Volvo Cars. We are people who care about other people. With us, you’ll be surrounded by brilliant, curious colleagues all committed to making a difference.

What You’ll Do The Business Development Manager drives commercial growth by enhancing dealer performance, supporting strategic initiatives, and aligning with Volvo Cars’ global direction. Collaboration across Sales, Marketing, Aftersales, Finance, and Supply Chain ensures strong market execution.

Further Responsibilities

Develop and execute business development strategies to support VCSA’s commercial plan.

Support sales, profitability, and market share delivery.

Analyse market trends and competitor insights to guide decisions.

Lead initiatives supporting electrified mobility, digital sales, and new business models.

Monitor retailer performance across sales, aftersales, finance, and CSI.

Conduct dealer reviews and implement improvement actions.

Support network expansion, facility upgrades, and brand compliance.

What You’ll Bring We are looking for a strategic commercial mindset, strong relationship‑building and influencing skills, data‑driven decision making, a customer‑focused approach with adaptability to thrive in a fast‑changing environment, and a passion for sustainability, innovation, and premium automotive brands.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or related field.

5+ years in automotive OEM, dealer network, or commercial roles.

Strong understanding of retail operations and automotive distribution.

Proven stakeholder engagement and negotiation capability.

Strong analytical and financial skills.

Willingness to travel within South Africa.

Why Join Volvo Cars Join a global premium automotive brand where you can help accelerate the transition to electric mobility. You will be part of a collaborative, innovative team shaping the future of mobility in South Africa.

We offer a competitive salary that is reviewed and benchmarked annually, along with a discretionary, performance‑related bonus scheme that rewards you as you help us achieve our goals. You will also benefit from an enhanced pension scheme and wellbeing support, including private medical insurance.

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