Automotive Network Development Manager

VerifyUs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VerifyUs is seeking an Automotive Network Development Manager to lead growth and optimisation of the UK dealer network, aligning with long-term business objectives.

You will develop network strategy, identify expansion opportunities via market analysis, manage dealer appointments and negotiations, monitor performance, and ensure brand standards while collaborating with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal and Aftersales teams.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience within the automotive industry.
• Experience in dealer network development, regional management, or dealer performance.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of the UK automotive retail and franchise network.
• Advanced Excel skills and CRM experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement UK dealer network strategy.
• Identify opportunities for network expansion and optimisation through market analysis.
• Manage dealer appointments, investor relationships, and commercial negotiations.
• Monitor dealer performance and implement improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and support dealership development projects.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Aftersales teams to deliver network initiatives.

Skills

Network development

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Strategic planning

Tools

Excel

CRM

Job description

We are looking for Automotive Network Development Manager to join a leading automotive organisation. This is a strategic role responsible for developing, expanding, and optimising the UK dealer network to support long-term business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement UK dealer network strategy.
• Identify opportunities for network expansion and optimisation through market analysis.
• Manage dealer appointments, investor relationships, and commercial negotiations.
• Monitor dealer performance and implement improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with brand standards and support dealership development projects.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Aftersales teams to deliver network initiatives.

Requirements

• Five years of experience within the automotive industry.
• Experience in dealer network development, regional management, or dealer performance.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of the UK automotive retail and franchise network.
• Advanced Excel skills and CRM experience is advantageous.

Automotive retail brand development sales automotive dealer network strategy