Network Development Manager Chennai

Ather Energy Private Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ather Energy Private Limited is seeking a Network Development Manager to lead end-to-end partner appointments for new retail launches across India. You will drive facility development, recruitment, and operational readiness to ensure smooth store openings.

Ideal candidates have 1–5 years in Sales and Network Development, preferably from automotive, with strong business development and project-management skills to coordinate multi-functional teams.

Qualifications

• A postgraduate or graduate degree in Business or Engineering.
• 1 to 5 years of experience in Sales and Network Development, preferably from an Automotive background.

Responsibilities

• Scout and activate long-term network partners to expand Ather’s retail footprint across India.
• Evaluate, propose, and award partnerships in markets with commercial opportunity.
• Prepare evaluation reports for internal stakeholders and coordinate partner interviews.
• Manage the partner appointment project, including facility planning, development, and staff recruitment.
• Coordinate training, initial stock orders, pricing, and logistics for partner readiness.
• Oversee operating standards reviews, budgets, and marketing plans for new locations.
• Support regional launch activities in collaboration with Marketing.
• Maintain a database of networks to inform expansion strategy.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation

Market research

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Postgraduate or graduate degree in Business or Engineering

Job description

Reporting to: Lead - Network Development

Team name: Network Development Team

About the Team and the Role:

The Network Development Team at Ather is responsible for expanding Ather’s retail footprint in India by scouting and activating long-term partners in markets with high growth potential.

This role is for a Network Development Manager who will manage the end-to-end partner appointment process, ensuring seamless facility development, recruitment, and operational readiness for new retail launches.

Responsibilities:

• Scout and activate long-term network partners to strategically expand Ather’s retail footprint across India.
• Evaluate, propose, and award partnerships to establishments in markets where commercial opportunity exists.
• Prepare detailed evaluation reports for internal stakeholders and facilitate interviews between potential partners and Ather.
• Manage the partner appointment project, including facility planning, execution of development, and staff recruitment.
• Coordinate training, initial stock orders, pricing, and logistics to ensure partner readiness for operations.
• Oversee operating standards reviews, budgets, and marketing plans to ensure brand consistency at new locations.
• Support regional teams in the launch of new partners through close coordination with the Marketing Team.
• Maintain a database of existing networks from similar brands across potential markets to inform expansion strategy.

Required qualifications

• A postgraduate or graduate degree in Business or Engineering.
• 1 to 5 years of experience in Sales and Network Development, preferably from an Automotive background.

Must Have Competencies

• Strong business development capabilities to identify and activate high-potential retail partnerships.
• Comprehensive understanding of retail business models and the commercial drivers of dealership operations.
• Proficiency in project management for facility development, including infrastructure planning and timeline execution.
• Competency in stakeholder evaluation and the preparation of professional reports for internal partnership approvals.

Good to Have Competencies

• Understanding of Automobiles and EV technology to effectively communicate product requirements to partners.
• Experience in market research and database management to track competitor network footprints.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional logistics and homologation processes for new site setups.
• Skilled in developing marketing plans and launch activities tailored to regional retail environments.

Want to know more?

At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

Be You, With Us

The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.