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Since our establishment in 1961, Toyota has become as much a part of South African culture as the vibrant South Africans that drive our vehicles. With this in mind, we've shaped Toyota's culture around contributing positively to the country we love. Toyota South Africa is dedicated and committed to… read more supplying a range of vehicles, parts, accessories and services that meet the requirements of the South African and export markets that it services.
KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, with support functions to CEO, CTO and other departments of Toyota Connected Africa (TCA), the incumbent will be responsible for driving the direction and executing key areas of responsibility in the MyToyota regional expansion project. They will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams (throughout the entire TSAM business, Manufacturing, Sales & Marketing, TFS, and Hino & Suppliers) and the dealer network. The candidate must possess very strong networking and relationship building skills. This position forms part of the Sales & Marketing Group and is based in Johannesburg.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Develop & implement the strategy for expanding connected services regionally, into all 54 African countries.
Primary focus on developing the necessary hardware product and regional expansion of MyToyota App for each region to support customer first approach, Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) mobility strategy and each distributor’s value chain enhancement.
Planning and directing the work of business technology professionals, monitoring their work and providing guidance, ensuring clarity around priorities and goals for the team.
Liaise with various stakeholders to establish and drive common understanding in terms of project(s) direction.
Communicate standard requirements to supplier in line with specifications.
Monitor and communicate deviances and employ mitigating measures to keep project in line with specifications.
Lead the delivery of technology and digitization initiatives for the various departments and the dealer network.
Create and maintain an environment that encourages collaboration and alignment between various divisions in the Manufacturing as well as the Sales & Marketing Group.
Preparation of documents & time schedules
Self- management and leadership development
Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrate strong skills in developing presentations for new strategy and business model implementation.
Connected/MaaS service planning, business development and sales:
Leads the service planning/operating in MyToyota regional expansion project introduction project as project leader.
Understand customer needs, and planning/design of services and businesses in the connected and mobility fields.
Planning My Toyota APP and e-Toyota One implementation plan into the other African countries from a service/sales perspective and plan suitable product introduction.
Develop the departmental strategic direction, regional connected strategy in Africa and implementation plan from a business perspective.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
NQF 6 level qualification (360 credits – level 8 framework) in Engineering, B Com, Business Sciences
5-7 years working in a project management and sales role
3 years of management experience
Business experience with the theme of solving social issues
Basic sales and planning skillset
Have IT literacy and experience in IT utilization
COMPETENCIES:
Accurate Information gathering and analysis leading to sound decision making
Appropriate judgement and problem solving
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Planning and communication of short, midterm and long term initiatives
Prioritization and allocation of resources
Integrity
Awareness and commitment to our mission
Awareness of situations and decisiveness
Establishing framework and systems for organisational review
Feedback of evaluation and long-term development of others
Strategic review of work methods
Negotiation and good communication
Relationship building
Motivating people
Appropriate evaluation and feedback
Teamwork
Self-starter and highly disciplined with ability to work without close supervision.
IMPORTANT DIMENSIONS:
Strategic and logical thinking
Leadership
Passion for the business
Attention to detail and sticking to achievement
Customer first mind
Action oriented
NICE-TO_HAVE (DESIRABLE NOT ESSENTIAL):
Post Graduate
French speaking
Sales & Marketing general knowledge
Technical Background
General Automotive business knowledge
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