About this role
<p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Zetland, Sydney<br>Permanent Full Time</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">About Us</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Volkswagen Group </span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers, employing more than 600,000 people globally and selling vehicles in more than 150 countries</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">. </span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">The wholly-owned subsidiary has its National Sales Centre based in Sydney, home to some of Australia's most recognisable brands, including Audi, CUPRA, Škoda and Volkswagen.<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">About Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is more than just vans and utes—we’re the backbone of businesses, trades, families and communities across Australia. From the Amarok powering worksites to the Transporter and Crafter supporting businesses every day, and the iconic all-electric ID. Buzz ushering in a new era of mobility, our range is built to move people, businesses and ideas forward.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Our commitment to innovation, customer focus and product excellence continues to push the boundaries of commercial mobility. Join a brand where your work has a real-world impact and be part of a team that combines strategy, creativity and performance to drive results.</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">About Your New Role</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Reporting to the National Manager – Product & Marketing, the Marketing Communications Manager will lead the development and execution of integrated marketing and communications strategies across the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles portfolio. Working closely with internal stakeholders, agency partners, dealers and global teams, the role is responsible for delivering brand, product, retail and dealer marketing initiatives that strengthen brand performance and support national sales objectives.<br><br></span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Your Main Responsibilities Will Include</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Lead the development and execution of national retail marketing strategies in collaboration with product and sales teams</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Manage creative, media, social and specialist agency partners to deliver distinctive campaigns aligned to brand and commercial objectives</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Develop brand and product marketing initiatives that strengthen the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles identity, in coordination with the Passenger Vehicles brand team where relevant</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Lead end-to-end campaign management for model launches and lifecycle activity, including briefing, planning, stakeholder alignment, approvals, implementation and post-campaign review</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Support media planning and agency coordination to ensure campaign strategies, budgets and performance reporting support brand and sales objectives</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Manage sponsorships, partnerships and ambassador/influencer activity, ensuring clear objectives, effective activation and measurable outcomes</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Support dealership brand guidelines, dealer-aided asset systems and National Co-Op activity</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Coordinate market research, customer insights and competitor analysis to inform brand, product and campaign strategy</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Monitor campaign performance and contribute to regular reporting, agency reviews and strategic planning activities </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Maintain oversight of marketing budgets, purchase orders and expenditure approvals</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">About You</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Communications or a related discipline will be highly regarded</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Minimum 5 years’ experience in a marketing communications, brand or integrated marketing role, ideally within automotive or a fast-paced consumer industry</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Proven track record in delivering integrated retail, brand or product campaigns across multiple channels</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Strong understanding of media and channel planning principles, with the ability to turn strategy into clear campaign activity</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Experience managing agencies, sponsorships, partnerships or ambassador programs will be highly regarded</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">High-level communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Proficiency in campaign reporting, marketing metrics and using insights to guide continuous improvement</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Exceptional organisational and time management capabilities, with strong attention to detail</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Strategic mindset with the ability to adapt, prioritise and perform under pressure</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Familiarity with the Australian automotive market and dealership environment will be highly regarded</span></li> </ul><div></div><p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Our Benefits, Rewards and Recognition include:</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">A culture of continuous learning, growth and development. You will receive access to LinkedIn Learning and personal development opportunities which is why a large portion of our vacancies are filled by internal candidates. </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Additional leave benefits including a VGA Day, birthday leave and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">VGA operates under a hybrid working model, with a general guideline of 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working from home. Specific arrangements may vary based on team and business needs.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:15.0pt;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Flexible working arrangements, including the opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in Australia for up to 10 days per year.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Annual fitness and wellbeing subsidy towards a facility of your choice.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Access to the VGA Car Lease Program</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0cm 0.0px;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Discounts on Audi, Cupra, Škoda and Volkswagen vehicle purchases.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt 36.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif">Why Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA)?<br></span></strong><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'VWAG TheSans', sans-serif"><br>Working at VGA provides opportunities for growth, personal development, and career opportunities. We also champion a workplace culture that thrives on passion, collaboration, efficiency, mindfulness, authenticity, and innovation.<br>If this sounds like the role and place for you to drive your career to great heights with a world-class organisation, please submit an application via the link. <br><br><em>Volkswagen Group Australia is an equal opportunity employer in each jurisdiction that it operates. We encourage and value applications from all diverse perspectives, experience and backgrounds.</em><br><br><em>To support our desire to create a local talent pipeline, this role is only available for individuals who have permanent work rights in Australia.</em><br><br><em>Successful applicants will be required to complete background checks through our external provider as a condition of employment.</em><br><br>If we can provide support with access requirements throughout the recruitment process or answer any role specific enquiries please reach out to the Recruitment Officer, Thao Vu - [email protected].</span></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 8.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;line-height:115%;background-color:white">#LI-PS1</span></p>