Network Development Specialist

Volvo Group; Pero; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Pero (Milan – Italy) location; Volvo Group is seeking a proactive Network Development Specialist to strengthen and evolve our dealer and authorised service network. You will combine strategic network planning, business analysis, project coordination and partner relationship management to identify the right locations and partners, support openings and ensure performance and compliance across the network.

You will work on site in Italy, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in network development, dealer operations, automotive aftersales, retail development, business planning or project management.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with financial statements, KPIs, market potential and investment cases.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, suppliers and contractual workflows with accuracy and ownership.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with mapping, CRM, workflow or dealer-management tools is an advantage.
• Professional English and Italian, with clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for site visits, dealer meetings, openings and audits.

Responsibilities

• Network strategy & planning: develop market maps, action plans and SWOT analyses; monitor dealer performance.
• Prospect assessment: lead end-to-end evaluations of prospective dealers and workshops.
• Business potential analysis: assess territory overlap, drive-time coverage, investment recommendations.
• Site standards & project delivery: coordinate site inspections, layout and identification projects.
• Contracts & due diligence: coordinate drafting, signature, registration and digital archiving.
• Dealer business planning: collect annual targets and internal inputs; prepare dealer business-plan meetings.
• Onboarding & launch: coordinate new appointments, cross-functional activities and inauguration activities for new dealers.
• Audit & compliance: plan network audits and monitor corrective actions.
• Budget & performance control: prepare annual estimates for network investments and monitor spending.
• Engagement & collaboration: animate dealer initiatives and drive progress.
• Regulatory support: support VIN and SCIP-code declarations and regulatory meetings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

CRM

Dealer-management tools

Job description

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Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded Network Development Specialist to strengthen and evolve our dealer and authorised service network. You will combine strategic network planning, business analysis, project coordination and partner relationship management to identify the right locations and partners, support successful openings and ensure consistent performance and compliance across the network.

What you will do

• Network strategy & planning: develop market maps, action plans and SWOT analyses; monitor dealer performance, vehicle parc, prospects and terminations to support an effective territorial network strategy.
• Prospect assessment: lead end-to-end evaluations of prospective dealers and workshops, covering ownership, financial position, facilities, team structure, workshop capacity, local customer mix and credit standing.
• Business potential analysis: assess territory overlap, drive-time coverage, local vehicle parc, labour-hour and parts-revenue potential, start-up costs, market share and aftersales indicators to build robust investment recommendations.
• Site standards & project delivery: coordinate site inspections, layout and identification projects, supplier production and installation, approvals and installation communications, ensuring alignment with corporate standards.
• Contracts & due diligence: coordinate drafting, signature, registration and digital archiving of dealer, service-point, trademark-licence, indemnity and addendum documentation; support new due-diligence and third-party intermediary processes.
• Dealer business planning: collect annual targets and internal inputs across new and used vehicles, service contracts, parts and stock, aftersales KPIs and financial indicators; prepare dealer business-plan meetings and follow up on agreed updates.
• Onboarding & launch: coordinate new appointments, cross-functional activities, progress tracking, start-up support and inauguration activities for new dealers and authorised workshops.
• Audit & compliance: plan and support network audits, define recovery plans for non-conformities, assign deadlines and monitor corrective actions through to closure.
• Budget & performance control: prepare annual estimates for network investments, removals and disposals; monitor in-year spending and support incentive-programme budgeting and reward calculations.
• Engagement & collaboration: animate dealer initiatives, monitor results, coordinate working groups, gather key insights and drive progress through meetings, digital communities and regular communications.
• Regulatory support: support monthly VIN and SCIP-code declarations and participate in periodic meetings on relevant legal and regulatory developments.

What you bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in network development, dealer operations, automotive aftersales, retail development, business planning or project management.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence working with financial statements, KPIs, market potential and investment cases.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, stakeholders, suppliers and contractual workflows with accuracy and ownership.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; familiarity with mapping, CRM, workflow or dealer-management tools is an advantage.
• Professional English and Italian, with clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for site visits, dealer meetings, openings and audits.

How you work

You think strategically while remaining hands-on. You are structured, detail-oriented and comfortable turning complex information into clear recommendations. You build trusted relationships, challenge constructively, communicate with impact and follow actions through to completion. Commercial curiosity, sound judgement, integrity and a genuine passion for developing successful partner networks are essential.

What success looks like

• High-quality prospect assessments and timely go/no-go recommendations.
• New sites launched on schedule and aligned with corporate identity and operating standards.
• Stronger geographic coverage, dealer performance and network sustainability.
• Accurate budgets, disciplined investment tracking and well-managed contractual documentation.
• Audit findings converted into clear, timely and sustainable corrective actions.
• Engaged partners who understand their targets and actively contribute to network initiatives.

This is a high-impact role at the intersection of strategy, commercial development, operations and partner engagement. You will help shape the future footprint of the network, influence key investment decisions and work with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to create measurable, long-term value.

Pero (Milan – Italy) | Travel Requirements: Occasional travelling will be required.

In line with our commitment to pay transparency and internal equity, the salary range for this position is €42.000,00 – €58.000,00 gross annual salary (RAL) and an annual target bonus. Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's experience, competencies, and overall fit for the role.

Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

As part of Volvo Group, Renault Trucks counts 10,000 professionals committed to have a positive impact on society. We want to contribute to a more sustainable future. We create the business opportunities to make it happen and we stand up to lead this transformation in the transport industry. We care for each other and value our work-life balance. We are eager to learn and grow. We think as entrepreneurs, we are empowered and fairly recognized for our contribution. We are simple, pragmatic, committed and warm.

Job Category: Organizational Development

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead,we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.