Dealer Network Development Manager

BYD EUROPE; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

BYD Europe is seeking a Network Development Manager for Saudi Arabia to drive the expansion of the BYD, DENZA and YANGWANG dealer networks, identify priority cities, and oversee showroom construction and CI compliance.

You will report to the Head of Network Development MEA and Country Manager, coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Product and Finance, and build strong relationships with investors, distributors and key external stakeholders to achieve ambitious network targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Automotive Sales Network Development.
• Proven experience in dealer recruitment, network expansion and dealership establishment.
• Strong knowledge of dealer business models, investment evaluation and dealership operations.
• Experience managing dealership construction projects and CI implementation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced English; French speaking preferred.
• Overseas driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute network development strategies for BYD, DENZA and YANGWANG in Saudi Arabia.
• Identify showroom design targets and evaluate showroom construction.
• Expand exclusive sub-dealer network by selecting partners and negotiating terms.
• Analyze market and plan dealership locations and priority cities.
• Manage dealer appointment process with HQ approvals.
• Monitor dealer network performance and propose optimization plans.
• Ensure compliance with BYD CI standards and project progress.

Skills

Automotive sales network

Dealer recruitment

Network expansion

CI implementation

Project delivery

English proficiency

French speaking

Overseas driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

Position: Network Development Manager

About BYD

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.

BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 300,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.

Position: Network Development Manager

Location: Saudi Arabia

About the role:

As the Network Development Manager for BYD, DENZA and YANGWANG brands in Saudi Arabia, you will be responsible for driving sales network development, achieving exclusive sub-dealer development targets, following up dealership network expansion and construction projects, and monitoring channel NPS & DSE performance in the local market. This position plays a critical role in network planning and analysis, dealer relationship management, project follow-up, budget steering, and cross-functional collaboration to support the continuous expansion of BYD's retail network in Saudi Arabia.

Reports to:

Head of Network Development of MEA and Country Manager

Subordinates:

None

Authority:

None

Key responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and executing network development strategies for BYD, DENZA and YANGWANG brand in Saudi Arabia.
• Identify target of network construction procedure and examine & appraising of showroom design.
• Develop and expand the exclusive sub-dealer network by identifying qualified partners, conducting business evaluations, negotiating commercial terms, and supporting dealer appointment and onboarding processes.
• Conduct market analysis and network planning to identify priority cities and dealership locations.
• Manage dealer appointment process and coordinate with headquarters for approval.
• Monitor dealership construction progress and ensure compliance with BYD Corporate Identity (CI) standards.
• Collaborate with the QE team on NPS & DSE monitoring, training implementation and loop-closing actions to continuously improve customer experience and dealer operational standards.
• Monitor dealer network performance and recommend optimization plans to improve market coverage and business performance.
• Assist in organizing and coordinating channel policy.
• Track and report on project progress and accessories requirement.

Main duties:

• Define and implement the annual network development strategy, quality service plan, and budget allocation.
• Conduct dealer feasibility studies, investment analysis and business case evaluations for new dealership projects.
• Coordinate showroom layout approvals, construction progress and facility acceptance with consultants, contractors and distributors.
• Lead dealership opening activities and ensure all projects are delivered on schedule and in compliance with BYD standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with dealer investors, distributors and key external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Product, Finance, Legal, Logistics and After-sales teams to support network expansion projects.
• Prepare regular reports on network development progress, investment status, project risks and business performance for local management and headquarters.
• Monitor dealer operational performance after opening and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supervise the local sales team on NPS and DSE standard while overseeing the execution of training schedule in line with headquarters guidelines
• Ensure all network development activities comply with company policies and local regulations.

Requirements & competencies:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Automotive Sales Network Development, Sub-Dealer Development.
• Proven experience in dealer recruitment, network expansion and dealership establishment.
• Strong knowledge of dealer business models, investment evaluation and dealership operations.
• Experience managing dealership construction projects, CI implementation and project delivery.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Advanced English level (French speaking prefer).
• Oversea driving experience.