About BYD 

BYD is a high-tech company devoted to technological innovations for a better life. BYD is dedicated to providing zero-emission energy solutions.

As a leading battery-electric zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) manufacturer, BYD has created a broad range of battery-electric, hybrid-electric, and internal combustion (IC) passenger vehicles. Developing electric vehicles that are intelligent and connected, BYD is inaugurating a new age of automotive innovation featuring a sleek design and an innovative user experience.

About the Role

Based in BYD's Melbourne office in Mulgrave, on offer is a Dealer Network Expansion Manager position, covering both sales and aftersales, and be responsible for planning, coordinating and executing an aggressive national dealer network expansion; balancing the adherence to internal policies/guidelines and nurturing strong relationships with dealer partners to achieve network representation goals across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the national network expansion strategy, planning and execution.
• Detailed PMA by PMA strategy, analysis, capacity planning and facility planning for sales and aftersales.
• Corporate CI manual review, execution and adherence nationally.
• Assess site proposals and recommendations for review by management.
• Site by site management of planning, construction and completion to the agreed schedule.
• Site by site standards and compliance audits.

About You
Strong background and proven track record in network development, planning and expansion in automotive is a must. A strong relationship builder, confidence presenter to senior management and exceptional project management skills are needed.

You'll bring:

• Demonstrated success in automotive (or related) retail dealer network expansion, ideally with 7+ years’ experience.
• Extensive and strong existing network of Dealer owners, key decision makers, sites and PMA’s is required.
• High-level communication and negotiation skills, with confidence engaging key decision-makers.
• Experience in managing detailed PMA by PMA analysis and market studies to optimize performance.
• Strong commercial acumen and high-level project management capability.
• Strong understanding of sales and aftersales capacity/process planning and dealership start-up planning.
• Strong understanding of the Franchising code of conduct and experience in dealer agreements.

If you believe you are a good fit for the role, please don't hesitate to click on APPLY and submit your updated resume. 

BYD Australia is under rapid expansion with plenty more opportunities to arise. If you are ready to make the most of everything you’ve learned so far, be challenged, work together with industry leaders, and be a part of a supportive and vibrant team, then BYD is ready for you.