Executive Successor (Aftersales) - VinFast US

VinFast

  • Los Angeles, California
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    With a strong commitment to sustainable mobility, VinFast designs, manufactures, and distributes smart electric vehicles, supported by an advanced digital ecosystem and industry-leading aftersales policies. Strong hands-on experience in EV aftersales or EV service workshop management (high-voltage systems, batteries, electric motors, inverters, OTA/software diagnostics).

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLos Angeles, California
    Websitevinfast.vn

    Description


    Company: VinFast
    Employment Type: Full-time
    Availability:Priority for candidates who can start as soon as possible



    About VinFast

    VinFast is a global electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer under Vingroup, Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate. With a strong commitment to sustainable mobility, VinFast designs, manufactures, and distributes smart electric vehicles, supported by an advanced digital ecosystem and industry-leading aftersales policies.


    Position Objective

    The Aftersales Leader will be responsible for building, leading, and scaling VinFast’s aftersales operations in the US. This role plays a critical part in ensuring excellent customer satisfaction, operational excellence of EV service workshops, and a robust aftersales ecosystem aligned with VinFast’s global standards.


    Key Responsibilities

    Aftersales Strategy & Leadership

    • Develop and execute the overall aftersales strategy for VinFast US in line with business growth and network expansion plans.

    • Define service models, operating standards, KPIs, and SLAs for EV aftersales operations.

    Service Workshop Operations (EV-Focused)

    • Establish and manage VinFast-owned and authorized EV service workshops.

    • Ensure compliance with EV-specific standards, including high-voltage safety, battery diagnostics and repair, software/OTA updates, and advanced electronic diagnostics.

    • Continuously improve workshop productivity, quality, and customer experience.

    Dealer & Partner Network Management

    • Recruit, onboard, and manage authorized service partners and dealers nationwide.

    • Implement certification programs, audits, and performance reviews for service partners.

    Spare Parts & Supply Chain

    • Oversee spare parts planning, inventory management, logistics, and distribution to ensure parts availability and cost efficiency.

    Warranty & Customer Support

    • Manage warranty policies, claims handling, and escalation processes.

    • Oversee customer service operations including roadside assistance and 24/7 support services.

    • Drive customer satisfaction (CSAT) and loyalty initiatives.

    Training & Capability Development

    • Build and lead technical training programs for EV technicians, service advisors, and dealer teams.

    • Ensure continuous capability development in EV technologies, battery systems, and safety standards.

    Financial & Performance Management

    • Manage aftersales budget and P&L.

    • Monitor and report key KPIs such as repair turnaround time, repeat repair rate, workshop efficiency, CSAT, and service network coverage.

    Compliance & Safety

    • Ensure all aftersales operations comply with local regulations, environmental standards, and VinFast global policies.



    Requirements

    Mandatory

    • Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Engineering, Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields.

    • Minimum 8–12 years of experience in automotive aftersales, with at least 5 years in a senior management role (Aftersales Head, Service Director, Operations Director, etc.).

    • Strong hands-on experience in EV aftersales or EV service workshop management (high-voltage systems, batteries, electric motors, inverters, OTA/software diagnostics).

    • Proven experience in building and managing dealer/service workshop networks.

    • Strong leadership, operational, and financial management skills (P&L, KPI-driven).

    • Fluent in English

    • Willingness to travel frequently within the US.

    • Candidates who can join within a short notice period are highly preferred.

    Preferred / Advantage

    • Experience with global OEMs or premium automotive brands.

    • EV safety or high-voltage certification.

    • Experience with digital aftersales systems (DMS, CRM, workshop management systems).

    • Strong local market knowledge and supplier network in the US.



    Benefits

    • Competitive salary package with performance-based bonuses.

    • Opportunity to be part of a fast-growing global EV brand.

    • Exposure to cutting-edge EV technologies and international working environment.

    • Clear career development opportunities within VinFast’s global organization.



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