Frans Opperman

Frans Opperman

Regional After Sales Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    International Certified Service Manager - Kelston VW Uitenhage

  • Education

    • IMM University of Cape Town Business School

      1991 - 1992
      Certificate in Marketing Management IMM – Marketing: NQF Level 5

      IMM – Marketing: NQF Level 5 Marketing Management Finance Motor Vehicle Retailing

    • Audi Volkswagen International Field Force Qualification

      2015 - 2016
      Certified International Audi & Volkswagen Field Force in After Sales Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services International Certification

      Activities and Societies: 5 modules by UK professional coaches 2 year period. Certification by a panel of AG professionals. Case study on problem dealer & presentation to the panel Interview on expert level of skill & work related experience Roll play with ASM on awareness of the concerns, actions in place. Convey concerns of KPI issues/recommendations. Highlight financial impact on all departments Agree on action steps/timeline/responsibility Agree on timing to meet to review progress and recap on meeting. Highly skilled/Qualified to identify problem areas in the business, analyse overall dealership (Sales & After Sales) for impact of changes on the overall efficiency/profitability. Dialogue with departmental management on suggested changes, impact per department and offer solutions, reach agreement to institute action plans as part of the dealer Business Plan, conduct regular overviews, amend where necessary to stay on track. Coach management in identifying out of line areas, we agree on short… Show more Highly skilled/Qualified to identify problem areas in the business, analyse overall dealership (Sales & After Sales) for impact of changes on the overall efficiency/profitability. Dialogue with departmental management on suggested changes, impact per department and offer solutions, reach agreement to institute action plans as part of the dealer Business Plan, conduct regular overviews, amend where necessary to stay on track. Coach management in identifying out of line areas, we agree on short term & long term solutions. Regular follow-ups ensure we identify possible problems areas to be addressed. Regular feedback on KPIs (Qualitative/Quantitative and Financial) ensure growth in the business. Use my expert skills to assist and support management with the development of staff. Always be cognisant of the positive/negative impact a change in one department will have on the other departments in the dealers. Teach management to look at the long term vision for sustainability. Show less

    • Volkswagen Group South Africa Dealer Academy

      1986 - 2015
      Sales & Marketing Service and Parts business including Warranty - training done at Retail and Wholesale level.

      Attended various job related courses in Technical, Service, Parts, Warranty and Sales. Both wholesale and retails. These courses are presented by Top Consultants in their fields contracted in by our Academy. Sewells & Accenture, etc.

    • University of the Witwatersrand

      1992 - 1992
      Marketing Retail Management, Financial Management, Motor vehicle retailing, Marketing

      Business ManagementFinancial ManagementSales & MarketingMotor Vehicle Retailing

  • Experience

    • VWSA

      Jan 1991 - Aug 2015
      Regional After Sales Manager
    • Ex Volkswagen

      Sept 2015 - Jun 2019
      Looking for new opportunities
    • Audi Volkswagen Middle East FZE

      Sept 2015 - Jun 2019
      • Area Service Manager

        Sept 2015 - Jun 2019
      • Ex. Regional Manager

        Sept 2015 - Jun 2019
      • Unemployed

        Sept 2015 - Jun 2019
      • Unemployed

        Sept 2015 - Jun 2019
    • Private

      Jan 2019 - Feb 2022
      Available to assist with your After Sales business growth opportunities.
    • Volkswagen Group South Africa

      Oct 2020 - Apr 2021
      Project Specialist

      Managed special project liaising with customers regarding the repurchase of their current vehicles, negotiate a replacement vehicle via the dealer network. Negotiate pricing, process all paperwork, scrapping and repatriation of vehicles.

    • Motor industry

      May 2021 - now
      Sales And Marketing Specialist

      If you are struggling to achieve you KPIs, I will assist you to achieve top CSI, Phantom Tests, profitability and staff motivation in your department. Stop losing money by failing to achieve your targets, I will turn your business around and put you on the road to top achievers.

    • Anywhere

      May 2021 - Oct 2022
      Open to offers
    • After Sales Consulting

      Jan 2023 - Aug 2023
      After Sales Consultancy

      Consultant in After Sales, let me assist you to grow your business, improve your CSI, Reduce WIP (biggest drain on bottom line) workshop loading (make every hour count) are your workshop loaded to maximum to include productivity? maximise upselling, pass your Phantom test every time. Are all staff and facilities optimised to maximise your bottom line. I come in and evaluate your business, feedback on areas of improvement and assist with action plans to maximise all areas of the business, regular assessment of performances to target. Show less

    • Private company

      Jan 2023 - now
      Warranty Assessor

      I am conducting warranty claim assessment on failures, complete with photos and in-depth reports to allow Warranty Managers to make decisions on claim settlements.

    • Kelston VW Uitenhage

      Aug 2023 - now
      Service Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • IMM Sales and Marketing Management

      UCT Graduate School of Business
      Feb 1993
  • Volunteer Experience

    • President

      Issued by Liberated Few Motorcycle Association
      Liberated Few Motorcycle AssociationAssociated with Frans Opperman