Network Development Manager - West USA

Job Description

Network Development Manager – West USA

INEOS Automotive – Built For More

Story so far

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 pick up, 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.

The Network Development Manager will be responsible for all related Franchise Development activities for our automotive dealerships in the western half of the United States. Those activities include recruitment, establishment, performance management and brand compliance reinforcement of INEOS Grenadier dealerships. This role requires focus on implementing and managing market strategy by completing all necessary dealer recruiting and establishment documentation requirements, evaluation of dealer metrics and data, and in-store brand compliance reviews. In addition, the role requires an individual who can support and steer dealer personnel to achieve joint success.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Execute and support the Grenadier Franchise 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 wider Ineos colleagues
• Research, identify and build relationships with potential new dealer partners in key market areas.
• 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 Franchise Development on market data, market intelligence, dealer performance coaching, and dealer sentiment
• Keen understanding of global and local policies to drive dealer network compliance and performance
• Audit dealers for compliance with Grenadier processes and standards and create action plans part of the performance management practice

What we are looking for:

• United States dealership and automotive franchise experience
• Automotive product launch or company start up experience
• Proven history in working in an international business environment
• Up-to-date knowledge with the latest trends within the industry and customer experiences sentiment.
• IT literacy (presentations and office package)
• Able to prioritise and work towards tight deadlines
• An analytical mindset
• A collaborative, self-motivated individual with strong relationship building, negotiation and communications skills
• Able to travel regionally as required

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!