Dealer Network Development Director

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Hyundai France is seeking a Dealer Network Development Director to lead the Network Development team, shape Hyundai France operations, and drive network coverage, performance and profitability while accelerating digitalization and electrification. You will align regional and global stakeholders with France strategy, ensure dealer and authorized repairer standards, onboard approved outlets, and continuously improve customer experience. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in European automotive dealer network or sales operations, a proven profitability improvement record, and strong cross functional leadership with French market experience, plus solid financial and digital acumen. To apply, tailor your CV with measurable outcomes, highlight partnerships, and present a clear modernization and change management plan, including onsite readiness in Colombes and language skills.

Role Summary:

As Hyundai France's Dealer Network Development Director, you will be part of the executive team defining the future of Hyundai’s operations within France; managing the Network Development team to develop and enhance strong partnerships within the market, emphasizing the optimization of network coverage, performance, and profitability. The position will act as a champion of change and direct the team towards the new age of mobility and agility.

We want you to:

• Lead and develop the team across Network to instill company vision, mission, and strategy. With a focus within the french market, you will enhance all areas of performance including customer satisfaction and brand experience. 
• Collaborate and manage regional and global executive stakeholders to align brand vision and implement localization tactics within France. 
• Emphasize performance and profitability with a disciplined approach to financial analysis of dealer performance across the full scope of the business.
• Drive a focus on network quality and coverage, building relationships with strong partners to drive the Hyundai and Genesis Brands. 
• Develop and steer the overall network strategy, ensuring optimal coverage with strong investor partnerships and focusing on profitability. 
• Devise and implement appropriate measures to optimize dealership operations. 
• Manage the development, implementation and monitoring of Hyundai retailer and authorized repairer standards and ensuring compliance.
• Oversee and manage changes when needed across the retail network and collaborate with regional and global teams to onboard approved retail outlets.
• Continuously focus on improvement and work towards digitalization, electrification, and maximized customer touchpoints within the Hyundai France network ecosystem. 

About you:

• University Degree qualified in Business, Economics, or a related field.
• 10+ years’ experience in overseeing and managing sales, service and/or retailer network operations or dealer development within the European automotive industry.
• Possess broad and cross-functional insights and be able to develop actions based on long term roadmaps and implementation strategies.
• Proven leader and coach within a European automotive group.
• Experience within the French automotive retail market and with retail Training
• Ability to manage global and regional stakeholders
• Good understanding of network financials
• Proven focus on digital solutions and mobility
• Proven record of profitability improvement

Rewards and Benefits

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Hybrid working policy
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Company vehicle and additional vehicle leasing programs 
• Profit sharing schemes
• Public transportation subsidy program
• Subsidized daily lunch at our canteen