Highgate Group

Head of Corporate Fleet Sales

Highgate Group  •  Hybrid  •  24 days ago
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Job Description

Role: Head of Corporate Fleet Sales

Location: Zetland (hybrid)

Volkswagen Group is one of the world's leading automobile manufacturers, employing more than 600,000 people globally and selling its vehicles in more than 150 countries. The wholly-owned subsidiary has its National Sales Centre based in Sydney home to some of Australia's most recognisable brands which include brands which include Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles, Audi, Skoda, CUPRA and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

About your new Role:

Reporting to the Director, Commercial Vehicles, the Head of Corporate Fleet Sales is responsible for developing and executing Volkswagen Group Australia’s fleet strategy across Volkswagen Passenger Vehicles, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Audi, Škoda and CUPRA. The role is accountable for acquiring new fleet business and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with existing fleet clients.

Head of Corporate Fleet Sales will lead and motivate the national fleet sales team to deliver against performance objectives for all Volkswagen Group Australia brands, working closely with each brand’s Head of Sales. The role also plays a key part in driving the growth and development of fleet business across the dealer network, ensuring consistent execution and alignment with brand strategies.

Your main responsibilities will include:

  • Build, maintain and strengthen relationships with fleet clients, fleet management companies, dealers and internal stakeholders, ensuring outstanding customer satisfaction
  • Lead the achievement of annual fleet sales, market share and customer satisfaction targets across Volkswagen Group Australia brands
  • Develop and execute fleet sales strategies, informed by market trends, competitor activity and customer insights
  • Identify, prospect and secure new corporate fleet opportunities, including management of tender and RFP responses
  • Oversee key fleet partnerships, major national accounts and manufacturer support for large fleet and rental agreements
  • Develop and deliver effective fleet communications and product programs to dealers, finance partners, government and corporate customers
  • Drive the development and growth of fleet business within the dealer network, partnering closely with Dealer Principals, Fleet Sales Managers and Regional teams
  • Lead and develop a high‑performing fleet sales team, fostering engagement, accountability, continuous improvement and a strong customer‑focused culture

To succeed in this role, you will need to possess the following:

  • Tertiary qualification in Commerce/Business or equivalent (desirable)
  • Fleet and FMO experience
  • Highly developed negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to influence outcomes, build trust and engage effectively across a broad range of stakeholders
  • Strong customer‑centric mindset, with a proven ability to work collaboratively to deliver aligned and value‑driven outcomes
  • Practical and analytical problem‑solving capability, with the confidence to navigate complexity, assess risk and implement effective solutions
  • Excellent attention to detail and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands and consistently meet deadlines
  • Proven project management capability, including planning, execution and delivery across multiple stakeholders and timelines
  • Demonstrated people leadership and management skills, including the ability to motivate, coach and develop high‑performing teams


Our Benefits, Rewards and Recognition include:

  • A culture of continuous learning, growth and development. You will receive access to LinkedIn Learning and personal development opportunities
  • A reward and recognition program, made by employees for employees! Includes consistent positive recognition with quarterly and annual awards
  • Flexible working arrangements with our hybrid work model balance office and home for ways of working
  • Additional leave including VGA Day paid leave day and birthday leave
  • Discounts on Audi, CUPRA, Skoda and Volkswagen car purchases
  • Free entry to Dubbo and Taronga Zoo for you and your family
  • Work in an award winning state of the art newly refurbished building recognised by Master Builders Association Australia – our offices include onsite parking and a convenient location with close proximity to a train station

Why Volkswagen Group Australia (VGA)?

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.

If this sounds like the role and place for you to drive your career to great heights with a world-class organisation, APPLY NOW!

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.

To support our desire to create a local talent pipeline, this role is only available for individuals who have permanent work rights in Australia.

Successful applicants will be required to complete background checks through our external provider as a condition of employment.

If we can provide support with access requirements throughout the recruitment process or answer any role specific enquiries please reach out to the VGA Human Resources Team via email at hr@volkswagen.com.au

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Highgate Group

About Highgate Group

Highgate Group is a specialist supplier of processing and packaging products to the food processing industry in Australia.

Australian owned, globally connected. Highgate source, stock and supply a huge range of innovative processing and packaging consumables and equipment from all around the world.

Highgate has become an integral partner to many food processors right across Australia. With a real focus on increasing production efficiency, through-put and yield, many high volume processors rely on Highgate to keep them up to date with the latest and greatest products for the industry.

Together with our extensive warehousing and logistics networks, our team of qualified industry backed representatives has enabled Highgate to become a trusted, proven Australian agent for some of the world's leading manufacturers of processing and packaging products.

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Call us today on 1800 089 456 or visit www.highgategroup.net.au

Industry
Wholesale & Distribution
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Truganina, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
net.au
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