Country Sales Manager (m/w/d)

Hyundai Motor Company; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility solutions

Employee benefits

Hybrid work options

Gym access

Daily catering

Job summary

Hyundai Motor Company is seeking a Country Sales Manager to lead the commercial success across European markets. You will drive sales performance with NSCs, Presidents, and Sales Teams to maximize profitability, volume, market share, and channel mix.

You will optimize P&L, develop growth plans, and influence senior stakeholders across Europe while traveling to NSC markets as required. Fluency in English is essential, with additional languages a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
• 7+ years of automotive sales experience across international markets.
• Strong commercial mindset with ability to translate data into actions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver sales objectives across multiple NSC markets (Wholesale and Retail).
• Analyze profit per model and overall P&L to drive corrective actions.
• Identify growth opportunities and risks through market and competitive analysis.
• Optimize production, inventory, sales, and CO2 targets for market execution.
• Shape mid- and long-term business plans with NSCs and HQ.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders to drive alignment.
• Lead regular business reviews and set corrective actions.
• Represent commercial perspective in senior management discussions.

Skills

Automotive sales

P&L management

Market analysis

Stakeholder management

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As Country Sales Manager (m/w/d), you will be responsible for the commercial success of Hyundai across multiple European markets. Working directly with the National Sales Companies (NSC), you will drive sales performance within your dedicated markets working directly with NSC Presidents, Sales Directors and Sales Teams, to achieve profitability, volume, market share and channel mix, maximizing P&L.

We want you to:

• Deliver sales objectives within multiple NSC markets across Wholesale and Retail Sales, and PL performance.
• Follow-up and analyze profit per model and overall P&L results to suggest corrective actions and maximize P&L.
• Identify growth opportunities and performance risks through market, competitive and business analysis, translating insights into clear actions that maximize commercial results.
• Optimize business performance by proactively managing production, inventory, sales, and CO2 targets to ensure effective market execution.
• Shape mid- and long-term business plans with National Sales Companies, aligning market potential, product strategy, and commercial objectives.
• Build trusted relationships and influence senior stakeholders across National Sales Companies, Global HQ, manufacturing plants, and cross-functional teams to drive business execution.
• Lead regular business reviews, challenging performance, agreeing corrective actions, and ensuring delivery against commercial objectives.
• Represent the commercial perspective in senior management discussions, providing clear recommendations and aligning stakeholders on strategic priorities.

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Significant experience (typically 7+ years) in automotive sales with proven experience working across international markets.
• Strong understanding of the automotive business model, including sales operations, dealer networks, commercial planning, and P&L management.
• Strong commercial and analytical mindset, with the ability to translate complex business data into insights, recommendations, and measurable actions.
• Proven ability to build relationships, influence senior stakeholders, and drive alignment across international, cross-functional teams in a matrix organization.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with confidence engaging senior leadership.
• Results-oriented and proactive, with the flexibility to work in a fast-paced multicultural environment. Travel to your NSC markets will be required.
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are an advantage.

We offer:

• A strategic role with significant business impact, working closely with National Sales Companies, Global HQ, and senior stakeholders across Europe.
• An international and collaborative working environment where you can shape commercial performance and contribute to Hyundai’s growth strategy.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including mobility solutions and employee benefits.
• Flexible working arrangements with hybrid working options to support work-life balance.
• A vibrant workplace experience, including company gym access, sports clubs, and daily catering benefits at our office.