Manager Network Steering & Development (f/m/d)

We are the brand for forward-thinkers. We celebrate challenging conventions and shaping the future of electric mobility. We focus on the essentials to bring perfection to customers. We make urban life more enjoyable and entertain our customers with new impulses.

Ever since smart exists, we rewrite the automotive industry’s rulebook. In the 1990s, we undermined the predominant philosophy of ‘bigger is better’ and designed a revolutionary car. Since 2020 we are the first car enterprise that switched to 100% electric! We aim to transform into a leading player in urban premium, electric & connected mobility provider.

Are you a forward thinker too? Then join us now!

About the Job:

The Network Manager will support the Head of Network in establishing and steering an optimized and profitable smart agent network in all European marketes, including but not limited to: network planning in close alignment with the markets, translating the smart business model into appropriate agent contracts, contract alignment with dealer associations, support of audit & remuneration processes, etc. This role shall also support the rollout and steering of a genuine agent model in selected European markets.

Your Responsibilities:

Network Strategy & Investor Relations

• Definition & Creation of smart agent contracts based on the applicable smart business model in the respective marketSupport meetings and negotiations with the dealer associations
• Support meetings with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. MBAG, third-party suppliers, General Distributors etc.)
• Align individual market requirements with Network Managers in the markets
• Support markets in steering and developing a profitable agent sales network in their market
• Analyze existing agent networks and derive network optimization measures in alignment with the markets
• Support evaluation of new Point of Sales and Investors
• Closely align with MBAG counterparts for the definition and steering of the smart Aftersales network

Risk Protection & Remuneration Implementation

• Support and steer smart genuine agent markets in the risk protection assessment
• Support the implementation of the agent remuneration structure and processes in close alignment with Finance and the markets  

What you bring:

Education

• Bachelor degree or above in business, marketing, economics, commercial law or a comparable degree

Professional Experience

• 5 years or above experience in automotive (luxury) industry, preferred in network development or sales (or similar area)
• Experience in a joint venture context would be benefitial
   

Knowledge / Functional Expertise

• Experience in network strategy and planning
• Knowledge about dealer/agent operations incl. knowledge about direct sales approach
• Experience in negotiating and maintaining good relationship with investors/dealers/agents  
• Experience in contract and dealer/agent standard creation and remuneration system
• Experience in Global/European Market management
• Experience in project management

Key Competencies / Soft Skills

• Experience in leading and inspiring cross functional and international teams
• Excellent analytical, organizational and numeric skills with a results oriented personality
• Confident and effective negotiator - able to consistently reach positive outcomes while building positive internal and external relationships
• Business fluent written and oral communication skills in English, fluent in German or other European language is a plus

We're building a workplace where amazing people like you can do their best work. Together with us, you enjoy the agile working atmosphere with cross-European responsibilities.
 
We're creating a culture where personal and professional growth are as important as business growth. Together with us, you will build a diverse and inclusive environment where you feel you belong to.
 
We empower you to have ownership over work.