Kimberley Sidwell
@kimberleysidwell
Senior Aftersales and Operations leader driving KPI-focused dealership performance.
What I'm looking for
I am a Senior Aftersales & Operations leader with over 15 years' experience in premium and high-volume automotive environments, known for hands-on management, strong commercial awareness, and delivering consistent OEM, CSI, CRM, WIP, and KPI results.
I have managed end-to-end workshop and parts operations, leading teams in compliance-driven settings, optimising inventory and costs, and supporting executive leadership with clear reporting and accountability at dealership and group level.
My achievements include maintaining strong CSI and KPI performance, improving workshop productivity and parts stock control, and providing operational support that enhances customer experience, compliance, and financial performance.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations & Client Liaison Support
Casden Capital
Aug 2025 - Present (6 months)
Manage finance application tracking, stakeholder coordination, compliance checks, and provide operational and executive support to the Principal with weekly client progress reporting.
Aftersales Manager
MFC Holdings
Oct 2024 - Jul 2025 (9 months)
Managed end-to-end workshop and parts operations ensuring OEM and H&S compliance, controlled stock and budgets, and consistently achieved CSI, CRM, WIP and other operational KPIs.
Aftersales Manager
Rola Haval
Mar 2022 - Oct 2024 (2 years 7 months)
Led workshop workflow, parts procurement and inventory control while maintaining strong CSI, CRM and KPI performance and managing warranty and OEM liaison.
Service Advisor
NTT Volkswagen
Jun 2019 - Feb 2022 (2 years 8 months)
Acted as primary customer liaison through the service lifecycle, maintained job card accuracy and managed WIP and authorisations to support high CSI ratings.
Service Advisor
Philwest Volkswagen
Mar 2016 - May 2019 (3 years 2 months)
Managed technician scheduling, daily workshop flow and service costings while providing customer updates and supporting operational administration.
Costing Clerk
Hatfield Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Jun 2011 - Feb 2016 (4 years 8 months)
Responsible for warranty and cash job card costing, petty cash management, OEM campaign administration and audit compliance to ensure accuracy.
Administrative Roles
Hatfield Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Mar 2008 - May 2011 (3 years 2 months)
Progressed through customer service, bookings and administrative roles covering invoicing, stock entry and vehicle registration processes.
Receptionist
Lyndhurst Auto BMW
Sep 2007 - Feb 2008 (5 months)
Managed front-desk responsibilities and customer reception duties to support dealership operations.
Paralegal
Murray Humphrey Solicitors
Jun 2006 - Jun 2007 (1 year)
Provided paralegal support including legal administration and documentation processing within a UK law firm.
Administrator
Job Centre Plus
Jan 2006 - Mar 2006 (2 months)
Handled administrative duties within Job Centre Plus, supporting client services and office processes.
Administrator / Personal Assistant
Honeydew Bears
Jan 2001 - May 2003 (2 years 4 months)
Provided administrative and personal assistant support, managing schedules and office administration tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Merton Sixth Form College
A Levels, General A Levels
2004 - 2005
Completed A Levels at Merton Sixth Form College during 2004–2005.
St Robert's Sixth Form College
A Levels, General A Levels
2003 - 2004
Completed A Levels at St Robert's Sixth Form College during 2003–2004.
Northcliff High School
Grade 10, Secondary Education
Completed Grade 10 at Northcliff High School.
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