Company Description

MSX has been a trusted partner to leading vehicle manufacturers, their retailers, and mobility organizations globally for more than 30 years. Our unwavering commitment is to help our clients transform their businesses and effectively manage operations in the areas of: Sales Performance; Repair Optimization and Compliance; Parts and Accessories Sales Performance; and Consumer Engagement.

With our global teams, industry expertise, and the power of technology, we design and deliver tailored, sustainable, and innovative solutions and services that help our clients optimize their operations and captivate their customers.

Job Description

MSX International is looking for a Trade Programme Manager for Germany to join our team. This exciting position is based in the UK, with regular dealer visits in Germany.

The Role

As a German speaking Trade Programme Manager with the MSXI Global group, you will be a key driver in delivering our programme in Germany for one of our major manufacturing Clients. Your responsibilities will include:

• Act as the primary point of contact for dealers and their sales teams, supporting network growth and trade programme development.
• Take ownership and delivery of marketing initiatives. Identify and deliver promotional and in-market sales activity.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and dealer partners to drive engagement and business growth.
• Support dealerships in managing and developing their trade customer base through effective guidance and programme support.
• Analyse programme performance and identify opportunities to improve growth, profitability, and customer engagement.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis to identify potential, ensure programme competitiveness and alignment with industry trends.
• Perform pricing analysis of trade parts and provide insight and recommendations to optimise sales performance.
• Develop and deliver KPI reporting, working with both internal and external stakeholders to measure programme success.
• Regularly visit the assigned Trade Programme market to grow the relationship with dealers and assist in launches.
• Onboard dealers and promote the programme’s general concepts.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to Sales Development Manager operating within the assigned market.

Qualifications

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with excellent communication, analytical skills and a strategic mindset. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of dealership related experience and have an in-depth knowledge of the industry. As well as:

• Native German and fluent English language knowledge.
• Extensive knowledge of dealership and / or workshops’ processes.
• Understanding of the agricultural business is a great advantage.
• Ideally have an industry related qualification or degree.
• Analytical approach with strong attention to detail.
• Organized and self-motivated personality.
• Ability to manage own workload, use initiative to find solutions to problems and come to a positive resolution.
• Ability to liaise and interact with all levels within the Retailer network.
• Being based in the UK and having the flexibility for regular travel and dealership visits in Germany.

Additional Information

At MSX, our employees are the force behind our success. We are dedicated to empowering and encouraging our people and offer flexible working methods to suit all. We are a Disability Confident Committed organisation who takes pride in our diverse workforce.

In joining MSX, you can enjoy:

• competitive salary

Other company benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave
• Company contributory pension plan
• Cash back health care scheme
• Life assurance
• Car salary exchange scheme
• Potential to progress within the company, with global opportunities updated regularly.

Working pattern and location

• 40 hours per week
• Monday – Friday
• Based in the UK

With over 5,000 employees based in more than 80 countries across the globe, our teams provide industry leading expertise that spans:

• Consumer Engagement
• Parts, Accessories & Service Performance
• Actionable Insights
• Repair Optimization & Compliance
• Learning Solutions
• Distribution & Sales Performance

Our proven track record means that we now partner with almost every car manufacturer on the market.

The MSX Purpose

To empower Movers and Makers to thrive in our ever-changing world

The MSX Mission

To harness our expertise in mobility, the creativity of our global teams, and the power of technology, to craft tailored, sustainable and innovative solutions.

The MSX Vision

To be the clients’ first choice, recognized for our operational excellence and commitment to driving change and innovation in the mobility industry.

MSX is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, neurodiversity or other personal characteristics and backgrounds, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, or marital and parental status. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.