Network & Business Development Manager

INEOS Automotive – Built For More

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Since we started our journey to build a no nonsense 4X4, we’ve come a long way. We’ve established INEOS Automotive as a serious contender in 4X4 development and manufacturing. We’ve partnered with some of the biggest names in the automotive industry. We’ve made our way from vision to prototype. We’ve secured a world-class production facility and delivery team. We’ve delivered Grenadiers to customers all around the world. We’re building our double cab pickup, the Quartermaster.

People and Culture

Easy never changed anything. Not in manufacturing, science, engineering or energy – and certainly not elite sport. At INEOS we tackle every challenge head-on, and we help extraordinary athletes achieve extraordinary things. When it comes to making positive change, we know nothing gets done without grit, rigour and humour. Our Automotive team consist of around 1500 employees, 10 locations and 44 nationalities, we’re an international team working together to challenge the ordinary.

If this sounds like you, let’s talk.

Network & Business Development Manager will be responsible for all related Network Development activities for dealerships in SSA & MENA. Those activities include recruitment, establishment, performance management and brand compliance reinforcement of INEOS Grenadier dealerships.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Execute and support the Grenadier Network and Sales strategy! It is expected to collaborate with the Dealer Network to implement our joint strategic vision.
• Develop, evolve, and manage close working relationships with dealership staff & field teams.
• Research, identify and build relationships with potential new dealer partners in key market areas.
• Support the end-to-end process to identify, recruit, onboard and manage indirect market importers in the SSA/Mena region, working closing with RBM / RAM responsible for Indirect Markets.
• Establish business model and ways of working with dealer partners to achieve relevant KPIs through training, coaching and benchmarking. Challenge the status quo to obtain dealer operational excellence.
• Provide support to the Head of Network Development on market data, market intelligence, dealer performance coaching, and dealer sentiment.
• Keen understanding of global and local policies to drive network compliance and performance.
• Audit dealers for compliance with Grenadier processes and standards and create action plans part of the performance management practice.
• Detail oriented, ability to process data analysis, and good judgment.

What we are looking for:

• SSA/MENA dealership and automotive franchise experience; automotive product launch or company start up experience. Proven history (5+ yrs) in working in an international business environment.
• Up-to-date knowledge with the latest trends within the industry and customer experience sentiment. IT literacy (presentations and office package) and commercial acumen. Process driven.
• Collaborator. Ability to prioritize and work towards tight deadlines. Strong analytical skills. Self-motivation. Relationship building and communications skills. Negotiation skills.

If the role sounds of interest and you want to learn more please apply. Please include a covering letter that supports your application along with any other supporting information.

If your application is successful one of the team will be in touch to arrange an initial conversation!