Network Development Manager

Simple Energy; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Simple Energy seeks a Network Development Manager to lead dealer expansion and grow the retail/service network across key Indian markets. You will identify locations, onboard partners, and coordinate with sales, operations, legal, finance, and marketing to ensure seamless expansion aligned with business goals.

The role requires strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and experience in automotive/EV or retail sectors, with readiness to travel widely to build a robust network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or Engineering.
• Experience in network development, dealer expansion, business development, or channel sales.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential locations and partners for dealership expansion.
• Drive end-to-end partner onboarding, including due diligence, commercial discussions, and agreement execution.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as sales, operations, legal, finance, and marketing for smooth network setup.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify expansion opportunities and improve network efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with dealers.
• Monitor network performance metrics and recommend strategies for improvement.
• Support launch planning and operational readiness for new dealerships.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, branding guidelines, and operational policies across the network.
• Prepare MIS reports, expansion trackers, and business review presentations for leadership.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Relationship management

Communication

Presentation

MS Excel

PowerPoint

CRM

Reporting tools

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CRM software

Job description

About Simpleenergy

Simpleenergy specializes in the manufacture of smart electric two-wheelers. We are a team of 300+ engineers coming together to make smart, supercharging, and affordable two-wheelers. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Bangalore, India.

Our mission is to build the future of mobility that is electric and connected. We at Simple energy are working towards accelerating by making them more accessible, affordable, secure and comfortable and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Job description: Network Development Manager

Location: Hyderabad, Pune / Ahmedabad, Kolkata

About The Gig

We are looking for a highly driven and strategic Network Development Associate Manager to support the expansion and optimization of our retail and service network across key markets. The role involves identifying growth opportunities, onboarding channel partners, coordinating cross- functional execution, and ensuring alignment with business expansion goals in the EV ecosystem. The ideal candidate should possess strong business development capabilities, stakeholder management skills, and experience in dealer/distributor network expansion, preferably in automotive, EV, or retail sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential locations and partners for dealership expansion.
• Drive end-to-end partner onboarding, including due diligence, commercial discussions, and agreement execution.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as sales, operations, legal, finance, and marketing for smooth network setup.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify expansion opportunities and improve network efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with dealers.
• Monitor network performance metrics and recommend strategies for improvement.
• Support launch planning and operational readiness for new dealerships.
• Ensure compliance with company standards, branding guidelines, and operational policies across the network.
• Prepare MIS reports, expansion trackers, and business review presentations for leadership.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering.
• 4-10 years of experience in network development, dealer expansion, business development, or channel sales.
• Prior experience in automotive, EV, retail, or mobility sectors is preferred.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM/reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel extensively based on business requirements.

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