Aftersales performance Consultant

GP Strategies

Newark, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$120,000 Per Year
SKILLS
AGP, Analysis Skills, Automotive Industry, Benchmarking, Best Practices, Business Development, Capacity Management, Capacity Utilization, Communication Skills, Consulting, Consumer Branding, Customer Retention/Renewal, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Financial Analysis, Gap Analysis, Identify Issues, Leadership, Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Operational Audit, Operational Improvement, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Profit & Loss, Regional Sales, Retail, Retention Programs, Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Sales, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Time Management, Training Program, Trend Analysis, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Newark, NJ
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Description

Drive Dealer Performance. Strengthen Loyalty. Deliver After Sales Excellence.

The After Sales Performance Consultant – Audi delivers hands-on consulting support to Audi dealerships, primarily focused on Service operations, with secondary responsibility for Partsperformance. This role acts as a trusted advisor to dealer leadership, identifying operational gaps, implementing measurable improvement plans, and sustaining results across customer satisfaction, capacity utilization, and profitability.

This is a highly field-based role, with the majority of time spent on-site within dealerships, translating strategy into execution.

Location & Territory

  • Territory Coverage: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maine, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Vermont, and New Hampshire
  • This role requires extensive regional travel throughout the assigned Northeast territory.

Compensation

  • Salary Range: $110,000 – $120,000 annually (Actual compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.)

Primary Focus Areas

  • Service Effectiveness & Customer Loyalty
  • Customer Satisfaction across the After Sales journey
  • Workshop Capacity and Efficiency
  • Dealer Profitability through non-warranty Service & Parts channels
  • Data-driven reporting, performance tracking, and accountability

Key Responsibilities

In-Dealer Consulting & Execution (80%)

  • Deliver hands-on After Sales consulting in dealerships, aligned with HQ and Regional priorities
  • Analyze operations to identify root causes impacting performance, customer satisfaction, retention, and profitability
  • Develop and implement clear, measurable action plans and ensure sustained execution
  • Secure alignment and commitment from Dealer Principals and General Managers on priorities and outcomes

Service & Parts Performance Improvement

  • Implement service processes to improve:
    • Customer retention and loyalty
    • Workshop utilization and capacity
    • Fix right first performance
    • After Sales profitability
  • Support Audi Genuine Parts (AGP) performance across all sales channels
  • Strengthen collaboration between Service and Parts for improved operational alignment and marketing effectiveness

Training, Programs & Capability Development

  • Support Academy initiatives including:
    • Service and Parts Performance Groups
    • Certification and training programs
  • Partner with In-Dealer Trainers and regional teams to reinforce best practices

Data, Reporting & Analysis

  • Track and report dealership performance and action plan progress
  • Leverage data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
  • Conduct root cause and gap analysis, and benchmark best practices
  • Analyze dealership financial statements to guide recommendations

Collaboration & Integration

  • Partner with Area After Sales Managers, In-Dealer Trainers, and other field roles
  • Ensure alignment across people, processes, and systems to drive consistent execution

Core Skills & Capabilities

  • Strong consulting mindset: diagnose issues, design solutions, implement change, and measure results
  • Advanced analytical skills using KPIs and financial data
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills
  • Strong time management and ability to manage a high travel schedule
  • Adaptability in a dynamic, field-based environment
  • Ability to influence and gain buy-in from senior dealership leadership

Required Skills & Experience

  • Minimum of 10 years of dealership management experience, including roles such as Service Manager or Service Director
  • Deep expertise in fixed operations with a proven track record of business performance improvement
  • Strong understanding of Service and Parts department processes
  • Experience with service capacity planning and customer retention strategies
  • Proficiency in reading and analyzing dealership financial statements
  • Ability to conduct root cause analysis, gap analysis, and implement best practices
  • Strong working knowledge of dealer management systems (e.g., CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Parts & Service marketing experience
  • Retail automotive or customer care background
  • Experience providing consulting support within Service and/or Parts operations
  • Familiarity with Audi/VW products and After Sales operations
  • Knowledge of Audi/VW Parts policies, procedures, and Terms of Trade
  • Experience managing or implementing express service operations
  • Experience working with multiple DMS platforms
  • Exposure to SAP or similar enterprise systems

Why This Role Matters

This role directly impacts dealer profitability, customer loyalty, and brand performance. By working side-by-side with dealership leadership and After Sales teams, you help ensure Audi's service promise is consistently delivered—driving long-term customer retention and operational excellence across the network.

About the Company

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GP Strategies

GP Strategies Corporation (NYSE: GPX) is a global performance improvement solutions provider of training, eLearning solutions, management consulting and engineering services. GP Strategies’ solutions improve the effectiveness of organizations by delivering innovative and superior training, consulting and business improvement services, customized to meet the specific needs of its clients. Clients include Fortune 500 companies, manufacturing, process and energy industries, and other commercial and government customers. Additional information may be found at www.gpstrategies.com.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Business Services - Other
FOUNDED
1959
WEBSITE
http://www.gpstrategies.com