At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive dealership expansion and manage relationships with dealer partners across the Midlands.
- Company: Join a fast-growing global passenger car company leading the automotive market.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £65K, extensive travel opportunities, and dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Exciting role with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Be part of an innovative team shaping the future of the automotive industry.
- Qualifications: Automotive background and hands-on experience in franchise planning required.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Salary: up to 65K
Location: Midlands
Travel involved: Yes, extensive travel throughout the region
Company details: Global passenger car company, at the forefront of the ever-changing automotive market. This business is expanding fast and bucking the trend within the automotive sector. You will be joining a company that is obsessed with meeting the highest standards of quality and customer care as it expands its dealership network in the UK. This is a fast-growth brand and this role is varied and interesting.
The role in a nutshell: The role is a mix of Strategy (network planning), Relationship management (dealer partners), Performance management and Business development (franchise expansion).
DUTIES
- You will work across all teams, especially the Quality and Performance teams.
- Build the dealer network and implement the expansion strategy.
- Decide where new dealerships should open & which partners to appoint.
- Recruit and manage franchise dealer partners.
- Identify and select investors / dealer groups.
- Run recruitment processes.
- Support dealership onboarding.
- Drive dealer performance and ensure that dealers hit their sales targets, aftersales performance and customer experience standards.
- Exercise stringent control over dealer standards, meticulously managing review processes (including scorecards, retailer improvement programmes and sales escalations) and overseeing the appointment and termination process.
- Create and manage business plans & branding.
- Assist in Dealer Launch events, providing training support.
- Roll out the corporate image program.
- Contribute to and facilitate franchise recruitment events, lending expertise to and overseeing the production of promotional materials for dealer recruitment.
- Strategic planning & market research analysis.
- Ensure compliance & brand standards (EU/UK franchise rules).
REQUIREMENTS
- Automotive background essential.
- Possess hands-on experience with Franchise Planning.
AUTOMOTIVE Network Development Manager employer: ABL Recruitment
ABL Recruitment is an excellent employer that values its employees by offering a hybrid working model, allowing for a balanced work-life integration. With a focus on professional development and a supportive team culture, employees are encouraged to grow their skills in a dynamic environment while enjoying the benefits of flexible working arrangements in the vibrant town of Fareham.
