Head of Network Development， UK（EV/Automotive）

Xiaomi UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Xiaomi EV is seeking a UK-based Overseas Channel Manager to lead network planning, develop online channels, and certify quality overseas dealers and agents in support of its international expansion.

You will coordinate with product, supply chain, legal, and finance to ensure policy alignment with strategy while driving growth across overseas markets.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of network expansion or overseas channel management experience in the UK.
• 3+ years of team management experience.
• Familiar with international trade regulations (e.g., WTO rules) and cross-border logistics.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to optimize channel strategies through performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead network planning for the UK and develop online channels.
• Build and certify quality overseas dealers and agents while aligning with risk controls.
• Set site and dealer grading standards and drive channel expansion and coverage.
• Coordinate with legal, credit and other departments to establish channel development processes.
• Oversee daily management of overseas partners, evaluate performance, and aid underperforming partners to improve or exit.
• Collaborate with product, supply chain, legal, and finance to align channel policies with company strategy and monitor industry trends.

Skills

Channel policy design

Business negotiations

Risk management

Cross-cultural communication

English fluency

Data-driven mindset

Project leadership

Job description

Xiaomi EV is a core strategic business of the Xiaomi Group. Officially launched in 2024, Xiaomi EV is centered on the “Human × Car × Home” all-scenario ecosystem strategy. We are committed to building technologically advanced, intelligently connected, and high-quality electric vehicles.

Our track record speaks for itself:

• Market Leadership: The Xiaomi SU7 exceeded 300,000 deliveries within 15 months, and the the high-performance SUV Xiaomi YU7 secured over 200,000 pre-orders with deposits within just 3 minutes of its unveiling.
• Performance Excellence: The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra set a new Nürburgring production EV lap record (7:04.957), proving our engineering prowess on the world's most demanding tracks.
• Growth Engine: In Q2 2025, Xiaomi EV emerged as a key growth engine for the Group, working alongside our smartphone and AIoT sectors (connecting nearly 1 billion devices) to fully realize a seamless smart lifestyle.

Our Global Vision

Xiaomi EV’s overseas business is advancing steadily, with global market deployment scheduled for 2027, starting with Europe.

To ensure a successful launch, we have established Overseas R&D Centers and dedicated oversea preparation teams. We are currently focusing on:

• Cutting-edge technological innovation and localization.
• Establishing premium sales, delivery and customer service standards.

Responsibilities:

• Channel Rules & Policy Design: Lead the development of network planning for the UK, be responsible for the development and implementation of online channels, and establish an agency system to acquire local customers.
• Customer Access & Channel System Building: Define entry standards for international customers, build a tiered evaluation system, and lead the selection and certification of quality overseas dealers and agents, ensure customer qualifications meet company strategy and risk control requirements.
• Establish standards for site selection, store grading, and dealer/channel development (expansion, white space coverage, and quotas). Ensure network results and quality align with planning.
• Internal Process Management: Coordinate demand parties, internal control, legal, credit control and other departments to establish channel development processes, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Full Lifecycle Channel Management: Oversee daily management of overseas partners, regularly evaluate performance, drive underperforming partners to improve or exit, and lead training/empowerment systems to enhance sales and service capabilities, strengthen brand penetration in overseas markets.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work with product, supply chain, legal, and finance teams to ensure alignment of channel policies with company strategy; track industry trends and competitor strategies to provide decision-making insights for overseas business growth.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of network expansion or overseas channel management experience in the UK, with 3+ years of team management experience.
• Strong market insight and strategic planning skills; expertise in channel policy design, business negotiations, and risk management.
• Familiar with international trade regulations (e.g., WTO rules, customs policies), settlement methods, and cross-border logistics.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to optimize channel strategies through performance analysis; capable of leading complex channel projects.
• Strong cross-cultural communication skills, with fluency in English (listening, speaking, reading, writing).

Who You Are

• Global Mindset: Experience working in cross-cultural environments, ideally within the Automotive, Tech, or EV sectors.
• Professional Excellence: A track record of success in the German and Europe market, understanding local consumer behavior and industry standards.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Comfortable with the "start-up" phase of an overseas expansion while backed by a Fortune Global 500 company.
• Innovation Driven: Passionate about smart mobility and the future of integrated AIoT ecosystems.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Be part of a historic milestone as Chinese intelligent vehicles go global.
• Innovation: Work with a team that holds an "Engineer Mindset" and values "Co-creation & Consensus."
• Growth: Massive career potential as we scale from a preparation team to a full market presence.
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