Dealer Development and Operation Specialist

Geely Auto France; Paris; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent automotive company in Paris is seeking a professional to develop and optimize the dealer network in alignment with corporate objectives. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in automotive network development and operations, expertise in dealer management, and excellent analytical and negotiation skills. Fluency in French and English is required. This role focuses on achieving operational excellence and sustaining business growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in automotive network development.
• Deep understanding of dealer operations.
• Thrives under pressure and is results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Develop network expansion strategies through analysis of competitor networks.
• Coordinate with the company committee to evaluate dealer business plans.
• Supervise execution of Corporate Identity across the dealer network.

Skills

Automotive network development

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Fluent in French

Professional proficiency in English

Job description

To strategically develop and optimize the dealer network within the region, ensuring operational excellence, brand consistency, and sustainable business growth in alignment with company objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop regional network expansion strategies through comprehensive analysis of competitor networks and market share.
• Coordinate with the company committee to evaluate dealer business plans and ensure compliance with the approval process.
• Supervise and ensure consistent execution of Corporate Identity across the assigned dealer network, in line with Sales and Service (SI) standards.
• Update dealer operation guidelines, conduct operational process evaluations, and define dealers' annual performance targets.
• Analyze dealer performance data to provide strategic insights for network development and support continuous business improvement.
• Conduct evaluations of dealer organization, sales metrics, sales processes, and overall operational performance.
• Formulate dealer incentive policies and establish early-warning mechanisms for dealer management.
• Manage and oversee sales satisfaction initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in automotive network development and operations, within a dealer group or a car brand company.
• Deep understanding of the automotive industry ecosystem and dealer operations.
• Thrives under pressure, results-driven, and motivated by achieving challenging goals.
• Fluent in French. Professional proficiency in English is required for internal reporting and communication.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.