Head of Dealer Network Development (DND)

OMODA & JAECOO Deutschland; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OMODA & JAECOO Deutschland GmbH is expanding its German dealer network and seeks a seasoned Head of Dealer Network Development (DND) to lead network planning, development and nationwide coordination with HQ and the European team. This role focuses on strategic growth, brand compliance, and successful store openings, requiring a strong automotive network background.

Responsibilities include market analysis, dealer recruitment, end-to-end network build, and activation initiatives, with extensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, automotive engineering, economics, or related fields.
• 10+ years of experience in dealer network development or retail network management in the automotive industry.
• At least 5 years as a network director/manager or equivalent senior position.
• Strong project management capability, including site planning, facility approval, and retail operation processes.
• Working language: English; German language skills are strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel frequently across the region.

Responsibilities

• Develop retail network strategy and execution plan for Germany.
• Analyze market opportunities, define priority regions and dealer coverage plans.
• Identify, evaluate and recruit potential dealers and dealer groups according to brand requirements.
• Lead commercial negotiations with dealer candidates and prepare cooperation proposals.
• Coordinate the approval process, contract signing and onboarding of new dealers.
• Manage end-to-end network building, including site evaluation, architectural review, and compliance with brand VI/SI standards.
• Lead store activation processes: facility setup, merchandising standards, staff preparation and pre-opening activities.
• Monitor and evaluate dealer performance, provide improvement suggestions and ensure operational compliance.
• Provide timely market and competitor intelligence to support decision-making.
• Lead planning and execution of pop-up stores, exhibitions, and brand events, including location selection and implementation.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Coordination

Project management

Networking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, automotive engineering, economics (related fields)

Job description

OMODA & JAECOO Deutschland GmbH is responsible for the development, sales and service networks of OMODA and JAECOO brands in Germany.

Chery Group has more than 20 years of global automotive experience, serving customers in over 80 countries with a strong commitment to innovation and high-quality products.

We are now accelerating our German dealer network expansion and looking for professionals with experience in dealer development and retail network management.

Position Overview

The Head of Dealer Network Development (DND) will lead the planning, development and management of our dealer network across Germany.

The role will collaborate closely with HQ and the European team to ensure strategic network growth, compliance with brand standards, and successful new store openings.

Responsibilities

• Support HQ strategic plan and local market analysis to develop retail network strategy and execution plan for Germany.
• Analyze market opportunities, define priority regions and propose dealer coverage plans.
• Identify, evaluate and recruit potential dealers and dealer groups according to brand requirements.
• Lead commercial negotiations with dealer candidates and prepare cooperation proposals.
• Coordinate the approval process, contract signing and onboarding of new dealers.

Retail Network Expansion & Activation

• Manage end-to-end network building, including site evaluation, architectural review, and compliance with brand VI/SI standards.
• Lead store activation processes: facility setup, merchandising standards, staff preparation and pre-opening activities.

Performance Monitoring

• Monitor and evaluate dealer performance, provide improvement suggestions and ensure operational compliance.
• Provide timely market and competitor intelligence to support decision-making.

Project & Event Management

• Lead planning and execution of pop-up stores, exhibitions, and brand events, including location selection and implementation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, automotive engineering, economics, or related fields.
• 10+ years of experience in dealer network development or retail network management in the automotive industry.
• At least 5 years as a network director/manager or equivalent senior position.
• Strong resource network and relationships with dealer groups in Germany/EU (preferred).
• Strong project management capability, including site planning, facility approval, and retail operation processes.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under pressure with a proactive and innovative mindset.
• Working language: English; German language skills are strongly preferred.
• Willingness to travel frequently across the region.