Zone manager, the netherlands

As the first overseas subsidiary of BYD group, our main focus is to provide European customers with new energy vehicles, rechargeable batteries, solar panels, energy storage systems and other new energy products, as well as related after-sales services.

About the team

At BYD Netherlands, you'll find a passionate team of young and seasoned professionals, driven by innovationand a comprehensive understanding of the automotive landscape in the Netherlands. We embrace the diverse challenges of being a new entrant brand and are committed to our long-term success by delivering top-tier BEV/PHEV products and services to our local customers.


Our forward thinking approach and unwavering dedication to collaboration with our valued partners form the foundation of our long term success. We are agile, responsive to industry trends, and always strive to set new benchmarks in quality and innovation. United by a shared vision of excellence, the BYD team is focused on creating a sustainable and customer-centric future in the automotive world.

About the role

As the
Zone Manager Netherlands

You will play a critical role in ensuring that our dealer networks are fully skilled and equipped to deliver consistently outstanding and maximized sales performance.

You will define and monitor Funnel Management KPI’s, that will ensure that our dealer-based sales teams have the necessary means they will need to deliver excellence at every stage of our customer journey for passenger cars: from initial lead enquiry through to sales and eventually vehicle delivery and customer loyalty retention.

You will be expected to permanently monitor (changes in) market conditions and act accordingly to our dealer network and our internal management, based on analysis and improvement plans.

In addition to the above, you
will also work closely with the network, product and dealer marketing team for the Netherlands. This particular requires permanent attention for network improvement opportunities in order to boost sales volume further. You will be a member of the Netherlands market team and report directly to the Commercial Director and Head of Retail.

Key  Responsibilities:

• Present the annual targets of dealers
  


• Drive volume based on annual targets.
  


• Identify and follow up on deficiencies for dealer inventory, placing of orders for sales and stock volume, demo cars and steer for customer satisfaction.
  


• Monitor periodic dealer reports, report on progress, advise on improvements to management.
  


• Define and follow up Funnel Management KPI’s of the assigned Dealer Network and create actionable improvement plans.
  


• Provide Market Insights and Competitor Benchmarking in the area of responsibility.
  


• Define and follow up in conjunction with local Finance Partner Team the preferred financial solutions adoption rate and build action plans on feedback.
  


• Support to define products launching plan and range expansion.
  


• Carry out annual, quarterly, and monthly activation and launching plans developed with the marketing and sales activation team.
  


• Supervise Dealer Financial Statements, margin, return on sales and overall profitability.

Key Objectives:

• Commercial and funnel management metrics with excellent results


• Competitive positioning of brand and carlines in area of responsibility


• Financial solutions development and implementation


• Stable growth of sales volume and market share

Required skills, qualifications and experience:

• 3 years working experience as Zone Manager or Retail Manager in Automotive industry
  


• Customer-centric mindset connected with our mission and a more sustainable future.
  


• Excellent Dutch and English language skills.
  


• In-depth knowledge and passion about the brands, products, and technologies of the European automotive industry.
  


• Excellent teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize and work proactively with efficient time management skills.
  


• Ability to work in a rapidly developing, dynamic environment and partner effectively with cross-border/cultural teams.
  


• Ability to travel occasionally with primary focus on the Dutch market, maintaining close connections with partners and HQ.
  


• Able to work independently.

About BYD Group

Established in November 1994, BYD Group is a leading multi-sector high-tech company focused on innovation and development in automobiles, rail transit, renewable energy, and electronics.

Committed to fulfilling a better life through technological innovations, BYD Group leverages a robust network of over 40 subsidiaries, with over 1,000,000 employees of nearly 110,000 engineers worldwide in over 400 cities of 79 countries, actively driving the implementation of comprehensive zero-emission and emission reduction solutions. In 2024, BYD Auto delivered 4.27 million NEV (BEV+PHEV) globally, maintaining its position as the world leader in NEV sales.

BYD Group upholds the values of innovation, pragmatism, passion, and competition, dedicating itself to technological empowerment throughout the entire process of renewable energy acquisition, storage, and application, contributing to the goal of sustainable future development for all humanity.