Dealer Network Development Manager

Li Auto Inc.; Brussel; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Li Auto Inc. in Belgium seeks a Dealer Network Development Manager to plan and grow the dealer network in Belgium and Luxembourg, while supporting broader European projects.

You will identify and onboard qualified dealer partners, conduct market analyses, and monitor performance to drive profitability and compliance. The role requires 5+ years in automotive dealer network development, fluency in English, travel across Belgium, Luxembourg, and Europe, and the ability to work in a multicultural

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Automotive Management, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive dealer network development or channel management.
• Strong understanding of dealership operations and automotive retail business models.
• Experience in European automotive distribution networks is highly preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a multicultural environment.
• Fluent in English; local language ability is preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively within Belgium, Luxembourg and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Develop dealer network strategies and expansion plans for Belgium and Luxembourg market.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard qualified dealer partners.
• Conduct market analysis, dealer feasibility studies, and network optimization assessments.
• Monitor dealer operational performance and implement improvement plans.
• Support dealer facility development and CI implementation.
• Coordinate dealer agreements, standards, and compliance management.
• Work closely with sales, marketing, aftersales, and finance teams to improve dealer profitability and operational efficiency.
• Support European dealer network development projects and regional business initiatives when required by management.
• Ensure compliance with local legal and regulatory requirements.
• Complete other tasks and assignments arranged by supervisors and management.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

The Dealer Network Development Manager is responsible for dealer network planning, dealer recruitment, dealer performance management, and network expansion in the Belgium and Luxembourg market, while supporting broader European dealer development projects as assigned by management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop dealer network strategies and expansion plans for the Belgium and Luxembourg market.
• Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard qualified dealer partners.
• Conduct market analysis, dealer feasibility studies, and network optimization assessments.
• Monitor dealer operational performance and implement improvement plans.
• Support dealer facility development and CI (Corporate Identity) implementation.
• Coordinate dealer agreements, standards, and compliance management.
• Work closely with sales, marketing, aftersales, and finance teams to improve dealer profitability and operational efficiency.
• Support European dealer network development projects and regional business initiatives when required by management.
• Ensure compliance with local legal and regulatory requirements.
• Complete other tasks and assignments arranged by supervisors and management.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Automotive Management, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive dealer network development or channel management.
• Strong understanding of dealership operations and automotive retail business models.
• Experience in European automotive distribution networks is highly preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently in a multicultural environment.
• Fluent in English; local language ability is preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the Belgium, Luxembourg and Europe.