Sales Network Development Manager

Purpose of role

Develop MG market opportunities into sales for MG in targeted markets in Spain (according to strategic plan of the company)

Key Results/Accountabilities expected from the role

• According to strategic plan of the company, team up with Sales Director/country manager to enhance awareness for the MG brand in targeted markets
• Prepare the plan following standards in agreement with brand and sales and ensure the adherence to the approved plan
• Daily network management
• Guide and coordinate with distributors to ensure compliance with SME network plan
• Conduct extensive interviews with potential candidates to access their suitability for distributor
• Achieve new distributor recruitment targets
• Develop and implement a dealer sales and management training strategy as well as dealer business management solutions

Experience & Educational background & Expertise

• Has a relevant network in Spanish market to distributor networks and sales partners
• Have a strong background in automotive products
• Being a sales-oriented person with understanding of multiple customer group perceptions
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in dealer network development
• Strong negotiation and communication skill
• Skilled in using basic computer applications (MS Office)
• Proficient English on a business professional level and understand multiple languages and cultures
• Must be able to work independently: self-starter
• Strong focus on building fast - be creative with restricted budgets and high performance
• High level of flexibility in time, location and multiple solutions. Travelling is about 50% of time