Ihre Aufgaben:
* Develop and implement the retail network strategy for the German market in alignment with HQ strategic planning and budget
* Lead commercial negotiations with dealer groups and drive dealer network expansion across the territory to achieve business objectives for both the brand and retail partners
* Manage the end-to-end dealer development process, including identifying potential dealer groups, evaluating and qualifying partners, negotiating agreements, and supporting store opening
* Lead the establishment and activation of retail locations and ensure compliance with our retail VI/SI standards
* Monitor and evaluate dealer network performance and provide analysis reports and improvement recommendations
* Provide timely market intelligence and competitor analysis to support strategic planning and decision making
* Lead the planning and execution of pop-up exhibitions and temporary retail formats, including location selection, setup, brand materials installation, launch activities and lead collection
Ihre Qualifikationen:
* Bachelor’s degree or above in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields
* Experience in automotive retail network development, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing dealer networks
* Proven experience in dealer network establishment and management within the automotive industry
* Strong resources and relationships with dealer groups and automotive retail partners in the European market
* Strong project management skills, preferably with experience in site selection, retail construction approval processes and franchise standards implementation
* Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
* Strong ability to work under pressure with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset
* Fluent in English; German proficiency is highly preferred
* Willingness to travel frequently within Germany and across the region
Ihre Vorteile:
* Opportunity to contribute to the launch and expansion of a leading global automotive brand in Europe
* A dynamic and international working environment with opportunities for professional growth
* Competitive compensation and benefits package