Jobs in Lille, France

About BYD

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.

BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.

BYD Europe BV located in Schiedam, Netherlands is the marketing and sales HQ of BYD Co., Ltd based in Shenzhen, China. BYD Europe BV offers a full line of BYD electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses, and all-electric forklift trucks.

About BYD France

BYD France is the French National Sales Company of BYD BV Europe and BYD Company Ltd, a China-based company and a leading global supplier of green energy technologies. BYD France offers a range of electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, buses & forklifts. BYD is expanding its operations in France to support a growing portfolio of New Electric Vehicle Passenger car and LCVs projects.

Key Objectives & Responsibilities:

Business Support

1. Assist the Country Manager France in developing and implementing sales strategies to achieve targets and objectives.
2. Coordinate with sales teams to ensure effective communication and implementation of sales plans, closely tracking and assessing their progress.
3. Prepare sales reports, analyze data, and provide insights to optimize sales performance.
4. Support the sales team in managing customer inquiries, quotations, and order processing.
5. Monitor competitor activities and market trends to identify opportunities and threats, providing regular reports and updates to the Country Manager France on retail performance, market feedback, and sales opportunities.

Project Management:

1. Support the Country Manager in managing various projects related to market expansion, product launches, and process improvements.
2. Create project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
3. Coordinate project activities, tasks, and resources to ensure timely execution and delivery of project milestones.
4. Monitor project progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
5. Conduct post-project evaluations to assess outcomes, identify lessons learned, and recommend improvements for future projects.

Administrative Coordination

1. Manage the Country Manager's calendar, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
2. Prepare and distribute correspondence, memos, and reports as required.
3. Organize travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, and transportation.
4. Assist in preparing presentations, documents, and proposals for internal and external meetings.
5. Act as a liaison between the Country Manager and other departments within the organization.

Other tasks assigned by Country Manager

Qualifications:

1. Degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.
2. At least 3 years of experience in sales support or administrative roles, preferably in automotive industry.
3. Excellent French and English Skill. Chinese will be a plus.
4. Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
5. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
6. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
7. Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work.
8. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

We offer:

• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration.

• 25 days annual leave + additional holidays.

• Company phone and Commuting allowance.

• Department & company-wide teambuilding events.

• An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team