Bodybuilder & Converter Partnership Manager - Germany

Chery Commercial Vehicle International; Frankfurt; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Company car or mobility allowance

Flexible working arrangements

International and collaborative work环境

Clear career development opportunities

Competitive compensation with bonuses

Résumé du poste

Chery Commercial Vehicle is expanding its team in Germany to strengthen the network of bodybuilders and vehicle converters. The Manager Bodybuilder Partnerships will lead partner development, drive commercial negotiations and coordinate technical approvals to ensure compliant, high‑quality conversion solutions for dealers and fleet customers.

You will collaborate with Sales, Aftersales, Product, Homologation and Engineering, reporting to the Sales Director, while enjoying an international,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in automotive engineering/management or related field.
• 5+ years in technical sales, partner management or conversion management in commercial vehicles.
• Able to negotiate commercially and discuss technically.
• Knowledge of multi-stage EU type approval and responsibilities at each stage.
• Established network in the German conversion industry.
• Fluent German and professional English.
• Willing to travel within Germany.
• Experience with electric chassis and HV requirements is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Build and manage the network of bodybuilders and converters in Germany.
• Identify, approach and qualify partners; negotiate and conclude agreements.
• Main point of contact for converters throughout the conversion process.
• Own the bodybuilder guideline; keep it current, release it, train partners.
• Steer multi-stage type approval and documentation chain between manufacturer and converter.
• Release conversion approvals and maintain the register of approved bodies.
• Set up and run the converter partner programme: criteria, qualification, audit.
• Support dealers and fleet customers with body solutions in concrete projects.

Connaissances

Technical sales

Partner management

Conversion management

German fluent

English proficiency

Travel willingness

EU type-approval knowledge

Formation

Bachelor's degree or above in Automotive Engineering/Automotive Management or related field

Description du poste

Chery Commercial Vehicle is part of Chery Holding Group, a Fortune Global 500 company with over 28 years of experience in the automotive industry. The business focuses on developing intelligent and sustainable commercial vehicle solutions, including electric vans under the DELIVAN brand. With strong R&D capabilities and a global strategy, Chery is rapidly expanding in Europe, building its sales network and key account structure to support long-term growth.

Job Overview

The Manager Bodybuilder Partnerships is responsible for developing and managing Chery Commercial Vehicle’s network of bodybuilders and vehicle converters in Germany.

The role combines partner development, commercial negotiation and technical coordination, ensuring that suitable conversion solutions are available for dealers, fleet customers and key accounts.

The position will also coordinate the bodybuilder approval process, bodybuilder guidelines and multi-stage type approval requirements between Chery, conversion partners and other relevant stakeholders.

This role reports to the Sales Director and works closely with Sales, Aftersales, Product, Homologation and Engineering teams in Germany and at headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage the network of bodybuilders and converters in Germany.
• Identify, approach and qualify partners; negotiate and conclude agreements.
• Main point of contact for converters throughout the conversion process.
• Own the bodybuilder guideline: keep it current, release it, train partners on it.
• Steer multi-stage type approval and the documentation chain between manufacturer and converter.
• Release conversion approvals and maintain the register of approved bodies.
• Set up and run the converter partner programme: criteria, qualification, audit.
• Support dealers and fleet customers with body solutions in concrete projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Automotive Engineering, Automotive Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in technical sales, partner management or conversion management in the commercial vehicle industry.
• Moves confidently between commercial negotiation and technical discussion.
• Practical knowledge of multi-stage EU type approval and the responsibilities of each stage.
• Established network in the German conversion industry.
• German fluent, English at full working proficiency.
• Willing to travel within Germany.
• Experience with electric chassis and high-voltage requirements an advantage.
• Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
• Company car or mobility allowance
• Flexible working arrangements
• International and collaborative working environment
• Clear career development opportunities within a growing organization

Thank you for your interest in joining us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.