Dealer Development Manager

Job description / Role

Are you ready to drive growth and excellence in the automotive industry? We're seeking a Dealer Development Manager to join our team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in analyzing, initiating, and developing our dealer network to optimize market exploitation and enhance customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

- Implement Ideal Network Planning in the Region.
- Develop business cases for projects and guide dealers on necessary investments or risks.
- Conduct full network coverage analysis and capacity planning, including competitor sites.
- Coordinate projects with dealers, SME business units, and HQ, ensuring viability.
- Ensure standards compliance by dealers through regular audits.
- Conduct ongoing due diligence on Compliance Business Partners.
- Activate showrooms and implement retail digital strategy innovations.
- Coordinate annual business plans and reviews with Dealers and SME.
- Implement and follow up on all Sales quality programs and processes.
- Select and assess new sales consultants and oversee sales training strategies.

Requirements

Key Competencies & Qualifications:

- University Degree in Business Administration.
- Minimum 5 years of automotive industry experience with sales and/or aftersales experience.
- Good operational knowledge of automotive KPIs.
- Strong project management skills, adapting and implementing strategies effectively.

We request that candidates send their CV as a Microsoft Word document where possible.

Quest Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.