BMW Group South Africa
Purpose & Key Responsibilities
The CRM Manager is responsible for all BMW GROUP SF Customer Relationship Management as well as below-the-line activities and the alignment and integration within the organization (Marketing, Sales, Operations and NSC CRM, NSC Marketing & Retailer network). The key role is to drive customer retention through the Customer Journey, campaigns, and loyalty offers. Retention is driven through eMaster, and the CRM specialist is responsible for this platform as well as the performance & training of the CRM specialists at the Retailers.
Key accountabilities of the function
Drive retention & loyalty within the Retailer Network, SF & NSC
Support the implementation of Loyalty through the Retailer network & across all business lines
Maintain close relationship Retailer network staff like DP’s /SM’s/CRM’s /F&I’s. Provide Retailer support & reports to further enable the Retailer to perform retention
Work closely with V-2 & SF Regional Manager to drive CSC, 4S & overall retention
Provide training & development to Retailer Retention Staff, SF & NSC Regional Managers
Review Retailer performance on a monthly basis providing reports and insights to Management to drive performance
Drive awareness and understanding of Retention, 4S & CSC through the entire organisation at relevant forums, meetings, conferences & newsletters
Implementation of Global BMW Group CRM standards to ensure strategic alignment of retention topics
Ensure close cooperation and collaboration of NSC & SF global CRM departments.
Development of new concepts & programs for CRM as well as definition of relevant target groups including Drivers Club
Development and implementation of CRM measures in alignment with all relevant stakeholders in order to achieve yearly sales target.
Development of content in alignment with NSC & SF Marketing, including the setting of lead targets, joint synchronised campaigns as well as shared services for campaigns
Execution of standardised retention/loyalty programs according to strategy annual activity plans & Marketing concepts
Execution of customer care measures according to retention/loyalty strategy, annual activity plan & customer feedback
Deriving Retention/loyalty/Conquest measures based on LRP/Budget/Key figures & reconciling with the NSC
Manage the BMW Group SF Customer lifecycle, lead generation & nurturing processes
Planning of budgets and resources for CRM activities/measures
Manage the internal customer working group & drive implementation of initiatives.
Liaise with NSC, Retailer Network & SF Sales to ensure alignment on all CRM activities
Work with SF & NSC Sales & Marketing for the development and execution of CRM customer activities
Liaise with support functions like Operations/Legal/Compliance to ensure alignment
Manage the SF CRM tools/platform(eMaster) including ongoing enhancements
Retailer Network training & development
Educational Background / Professional Knowledge and Experience / Other Skills
Bachelors Degree
3-5 working experience in a similar role within Financial Services & Motor Industry
CRM-System experience
Analytical skills
Customer centricity
Problem solving
Communication & interpersonal skills
Conflict Resolution
Negotiation skills
Business Presentation skills
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