Automotive Network Development Manager

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

Job summary

Expert Employment is seeking an Automotive Network Development Manager to lead the development, expansion, and optimisation of the UK dealer network. This strategic role focuses on driving long-term business growth by shaping network strategies and governance.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, oversee dealer appointments, and manage relations with investors and franchise partners to deliver high-impact network initiatives across the UK market.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years in the automotive industry with dealer network experience.
• Experience in dealer network development, regional management, or dealer performance.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and negotiation capabilities.
• Knowledge of UK automotive retail and franchise networks.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with CRM systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the 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

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Advanced Excel

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an 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.