Dealer Parts and Service Manager

<p><strong>Dealer Parts and Service Manager</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Field Based</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Role Summary:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Hyundai Motor UK has an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused and digitally minded individual to join our Aftersales Team as a Dealer Parts and Service Manager.</p><p><br></p><p>In this field-based role, you will work closely with Hyundai Retailers across an assigned region to improve Aftersales performance, profitability, operational efficiency and customer experience.</p><p><br></p><p>The role will focus on analysing Retailer performance, identifying opportunities for improvement and creating measurable action plans that align Retailer operations with Hyundai Motor UK’s strategy, products, programmes and standards.</p><p><br></p><p>Through effective coaching, performance management and stakeholder engagement, the successful candidate will influence positive change across the Retailer network and support the continued development of Hyundai’s UK Aftersales operations.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>We want you to:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Develop strong relationships with Retailer owners, group management, senior leaders and operational teams to ensure Aftersales performance and brand objectives are achieved.</li><li>Work with Retailers at group and site level to ensure their short, medium and long-term business plans are aligned with HMUK strategy.</li><li>Analyse Retailer financial, operational and customer performance, identifying opportunities, risks and actions to improve profitability and overall Aftersales performance.</li><li>Create, implement and monitor measurable Retailer business plans and action plans, using HMUK systems, reporting tools and performance data to drive improvement.</li><li>Achieve HMUK and Retailer objectives relating to Parts and Accessories sales, including the promotion of brand programmes, trade activity and additional income opportunities.</li><li>Support Retailers in improving customer experience and Balanced Scorecard performance by identifying and addressing process, operational and service-quality concerns.</li><li>Promote the adoption and effective use of HMUK products, programmes and digital workshop solutions, including Workshop Automation, electronic vehicle health checks and online service booking.</li><li>Support Retailers in managing workshop capacity, technician utilisation, workbay efficiency, lead times, Vehicle Off Road cases and customer mobility requirements.</li><li>Influence and support the Retailer network through changes in vehicle technology, customer expectations and Aftersales operations, including the transition from ICE to electrified vehicles.</li><li>Coach Retailers in the development of their people, working with the Hyundai Training Academy and relevant HMUK departments to identify training needs and capability gaps.</li><li>Work with HMUK departments, outsourced service providers and third-party partners to ensure resources are effectively deployed and Retailer standards are consistently achieved.</li><li>Represent HMUK and the Hyundai brand professionally across all Retailer engagements, providing regular performance updates and escalating significant risks or areas of non-compliance where appropriate.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>About you:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to manage challenging conversations professionally and constructively.</li><li>Strong influencing, coaching and communication skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.</li><li>A good understanding of Aftersales operations, Retailer performance and the wider automotive industry would be advantageous.</li><li>Strong commercial and financial awareness, with the ability to identify opportunities to improve Retailer profitability and HMUK performance.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and translate findings into clear and measurable actions.</li><li>Ability to understand, embrace and promote digital and technological developments.</li><li>Comfortable driving change and challenging existing processes to achieve improved business and customer outcomes.</li><li>Good organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple Retailers, stakeholders and changing business requirements.</li><li>Ability to manage your own time and diary effectively, balancing on-site Retailer visits, virtual meetings and Head Office requirements.</li><li>Strong communication, numeracy, literacy and digital skills.</li><li>A proactive, solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with wider HMUK teams.</li><li>A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly throughout the assigned region.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Rewards and Benefits</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Competitive Salary & Benefits Package</li><li>Company Car</li><li>Private Medical Insurance</li><li>Pension 6% Matched</li><li>25 Days Holidays plus Bank holidays with option to buy/sell</li><li>Group Income Protection & Life Assurance</li><li>Flexible Benefits & Retail Discount</li><li>Flexible Working</li><li>Access to Hyundai & Genesis Sponsored events</li><li>Access to Employee Car Scheme (once passed probation)</li><li>Lunch Allowance</li></ul><p><br></p>

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