Dealer Network Development Manager AUTOMOTIVE

Title: AUTOMOTIVE Network Development Manager

Salary Competitive – Around £58,000 – £65,000 + Benefits

Location Field Based throughout the UK

Travel involved: yes, extensive UK travel

Company details Global passenger car company . This business in expanding fast and bucking the trend within the automotive sector . You will be joining a company that is obsessed with meeting the highest standards of quality and customer care as it expands its dealership network in the UK. This is a fast -growth brand and this role is varied and interesting .

The role in a nutshell : The role is a mix of Strategy (network planning), Relationship management (dealer partners), Performance management and Business development (franchise expansion)

DUTIES You will work across all teams, especially the Quality and Performance teams

• Build the dealer network and implement the expansion strategy
• Decide where new dealerships should open & which partners to appoint
• Recruit and manage franchise dealer partners
• Identify and select investors / dealer groups
• Run recruitment processes
• Support dealership onboarding
• Drive dealer performance and ensure that dealers hit their sales targets, aftersales performance and customer experience standards
• Exercise stringent control over dealer standards, meticulously managing review processes (including scorecards, retailer improvement programmes and sales escalations) and overseeing the appointment and termination process
• Create and manage business plans & branding
• Assist in Dealer Launch events, providing training support
• Roll out the corporate image program .
• Contribute to and facilitate franchise recruitment events, lending expertise to and overseeing the production of promotional materials for dealer recruitment
• Strategic planning & market research analysis
• Ensure compliance & brand standards (EU/UK franchise rules)

REQUIREMENTS

• Automotive background essential
• Possess hands-on experience with Franchise Planning