DEALER NETWORK DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

<p><strong><u>Title:</u></strong> AUTOMOTIVE Network Development Manager</p> <p><strong><u>Salary</u></strong> 65K + benefits</p> <p><strong><u>Location </u></strong> Midlands</p> <p><strong><u>Travel involved</u></strong>: yes, extensive travel throughout the region</p> <p><strong><u>Company details:</u> </strong>Global<em> passenger car company, at the forefront of the ever-changing automotive market. 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. </em></p> <p><strong><u>The role in a nutshell</u></strong> : The role is a mix of Strategy (network planning), Relationship management (dealer partners), Performance management and Business development (franchise expansion)</p> <p><strong><u>DUTIES</u></strong> You will work across all teams, especially the Quality and Performance teams</p> <p>&middot; Build the dealer network and implement the expansion strategy</p> <p>&middot; Decide where new dealerships should open &amp; which partners to appoint</p> <p>&middot; Recruit and manage franchise dealer partners</p> <p>&middot; Identify and select investors / dealer groups</p> <p>&middot; Run recruitment processes</p> <p>&middot; Support dealership onboarding</p> <p>&middot; Drive dealer performance and ensure that dealers hit their sales targets, aftersales performance and customer experience standards</p> <p>&middot; 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</p> <p>&middot; Create and manage business plans &amp; branding</p> <p>&middot; Assist in Dealer Launch events, providing training support</p> <p>&middot; Roll out the corporate image program .</p> <p>&middot; Contribute to and facilitate franchise recruitment events, lending expertise to and overseeing the production of promotional materials for dealer recruitment</p> <p>&middot; Strategic planning &amp; market research analysis</p> <p>&middot; Ensure compliance &amp; brand standards (EU/UK franchise rules)</p> <p><strong><u>REQUIREMENTS</u></strong></p> <p>&middot; Automotive background essential</p> <p>&middot; Possess hands-on experience with <u>Franchise Planning</u></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p></p>