Senior Dealer Network Development Manager (m/f/d)
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the retail network strategy for the German market in alignment with HQ strategic planning and budget
- Lead commercial negotiations with dealer groups and drive dealer network expansion across the territory to achieve business objectives for both the brand and retail partners
- Manage the end-to-end dealer development process, including identifying potential dealer groups, evaluating and qualifying partners, negotiating agreements, and supporting store opening
- Lead the establishment and activation of retail locations and ensure compliance with our retail VI/SI standards
- Monitor and evaluate dealer network performance and provide analysis reports and improvement recommendations
- Provide timely market intelligence and competitor analysis to support strategic planning and decision making
- Lead the planning and execution of pop-up exhibitions and temporary retail formats, including location selection, setup, brand materials installation, launch activities and lead collection
Profile
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields
- Experience in automotive retail network development, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing dealer networks
- Proven experience in dealer network establishment and management within the automotive industry
- Strong resources and relationships with dealer groups and automotive retail partners in the European market
- Strong project management skills, preferably with experience in site selection, retail construction approval processes and franchise standards implementation
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
- Strong ability to work under pressure with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset
- Fluent in English; German proficiency is highly preferred
- Willingness to travel frequently within Germany and across the region
Benefits
- Opportunity to contribute to the launch and expansion of a leading global automotive brand in Europe
- A dynamic and international working environment with opportunities for professional growth
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
About Hays
Our many years of recruitment experience and our expert knowledge of the engineering job market make us a strong partner for engineers and technicians. We maintain close relationships with customers across all industries and therefore can provide engineering specialists with exciting projects and attractive job opportunities, drawing on your personal interests and experience. As your professional companion, we support you throughout the entire process, from the first contact to the first day on your new job – all this completely free of charge. Register now and look forward to many interesting and suitable positions and projects.
Staffing process for a permanent or temporary position
- Analysis of qualifications
- Telephone or personal interview
- Contact with customers
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1. Analysis of qualifications
We will review your application documents and carry out a detailed analysis of your professional qualification.
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