DND Senior Manager for Chery & Omoda Jaecoo - #2624379

JD — Senior Dealer Network Development Manager (DND)

About Chery

Chery is a global automotive group founded in 1997 and has always adhered to a technology-driven development strategy. As a pioneer of technological innovation in China’s automotive industry, Chery is the first Chinese passenger vehicle manufacturer to master the core technologies of engine, transmission, chassis, platform, and new energy systems. It is also the first Chinese automaker to export complete vehicles, CKD parts, engines, and manufacturing technologies overseas.

In China, Chery has been the No.1 passenger vehicle exporter for 23 consecutive years. In 2025, Chery Group’s annual sales exceeded 2.8 million vehicles, with more than 18.53 million users worldwide. Overseas sales exceeded 1.14 million units, while new energy vehicle sales reached 584,000 units, representing a year-on-year increase of 232.7%. Thanks to its steady global growth, Chery ranked No.233 on the 2025 Fortune Global 500 list.

In Germany, we are expanding our presence and building a strong local team to support the launch and growth of the Chery brand. We are looking for experienced professionals to join us in shaping the future of mobility and building a competitive retail network across the German market.

Your Role

As Senior Dealer Network Development Manager, you will lead the development and expansion of Chery’s retail dealer network in Germany. The role is responsible for identifying strategic dealer partners, driving network expansion, and ensuring the successful establishment of retail operations in line with Chery’s global standards. You will work closely with headquarters and local teams to support the successful market launch and sustainable growth of the Chery brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the retail network strategy for the German market in alignment with HQ strategic planning and budget.

• Lead commercial negotiations with dealer groups and drive dealer network expansion across the territory to achieve business objectives for both the brand and retail partners.

• Manage the end-to-end dealer development process, including identifying potential dealer groups, evaluating and qualifying partners, negotiating agreements, and supporting store opening.

• Lead the establishment and activation of retail locations and ensure compliance with Chery’s retail VI/SI standards.

• Monitor and evaluate dealer network performance and provide analysis reports and improvement recommendations.

• Provide timely market intelligence and competitor analysis to support strategic planning and decision making.

• Lead the planning and execution of pop-up exhibitions and temporary retail formats, including location selection, setup, brand materials installation, launch activities and lead collection.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related fields.

• Minimum 10 years of experience in automotive retail network development, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role managing dealer networks.

• Proven experience in dealer network establishment and management within the automotive industry.

• Strong resources and relationships with dealer groups and automotive retail partners in the European market.

• Strong project management skills, preferably with experience in site selection, retail construction approval processes and franchise standards implementation.

• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong ability to work under pressure with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset.

• Fluent in English; German proficiency is highly preferred.

• Willingness to travel frequently within Germany and across the region.

Location

Frankfurt, Germany

What We Offer

• Opportunity to contribute to the launch and expansion of a leading global automotive brand in Europe.

• A dynamic and international working environment with opportunities for professional growth.

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.