Network Development Manager - Sweden

BYD Europe; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Network Development Manager in Stockholms kommun, Sweden. The role involves developing network strategies, strengthening dealer profitability, and managing performance improvements. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of automotive industry experience and a strong business acumen. Join us in building a zero-emission future with a diverse and dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Expertise in dealer performance and financial reporting.
• Fluent proficiency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Network development strategy for Sweden.
• Identify and strengthen dealer profitability.
• Lead dealership contract negotiations.

Skills

Business acumen

Dealer performance analysis

Network development

Financial statements interpretation

Multi-role experience

Customer satisfaction focus

Education

Bachelor's degree or above, preferred in business management or engineering

Job description

About the role

The Network Development Manager's role is to support the Region and their team of Specialists in leading dealer performance discussions regarding Share, Sales, CSI, Facility, and Capacity. The manager will also assist with Buy Sells & Consolidations, Follow-up on Term Agreements, Minority Appointments, Dealer Onboarding, supporting product launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Make Network development strategy for Sweden market leading new dealer partners development accordingly.
• Develop and execute a Market Representation Business Plan that accomplishes the following:
• Identify dealers with sufficient capital, capacity, customer satisfaction and character.
• Strengthen dealer profitability.
• Facilitate BYD network development.
• Achieve volume and share growth objectives.
• Define & implement Network plan in the assigned market. Execute the BYD network consolidation strategy to right-size the BYD network.
• Manage Performance Improvement Growth Process at underperforming BYD stores and identify opportunities for improvement/replacement.
• Lead dealership and related contract/agreement negotiation.
• Coordinate with all relevant resources to adjust the business processes, align task roles from all business levels & functions.

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree or above, business management or engineering background is preferred.
• At least 8 years related working experience in Automotive industry within the hiring regions.
• Expert in business acumen, including interpretation of financial statements, dealer performance reports and retail industry reports.
• Working experience in auto OEM for EU network development.
• Proficient English is a must.
• Experience in multiple roles is a plus.

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