Regional Dealer Development Manager
Kia India · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Kia India · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Job Purpose: Drive dealer network expansion and development for West Region by identifying new locations, appointing suitable dealers, and managing the end-to-end dealership development process from site identification to facility activation and inauguration, in line with company standards. Key Responsibilities: • Identify potential locations and opportunities for network expansion . • Scout, evaluate, shortlist, appoint, and activate dealers in identified markets. • Manage the end-to-end dealer development process , from appointment to inauguration. • Monitor dealer facility development and ensure compliance with organization's norms, approved layouts, designs, action plans, and standards . • Monitor dealer viability and performance and coordinate improvement initiatives. • Coordinate with dealers, vendors, Head Office, and other stakeholders for timely project execution. • Coordinate dealership agreements, renewals, reports, data, and presentations . • Ensure adherence to Corporate Identity (CI/CD) standards across facilities. • Coordinate with approved vendors for furniture, POS, equipment, branding, and other facility requirements . • Ensure timely completion, activation, and successful launch of new/ upgraded dealerships. Qualification & Skills: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field ; MBA preferred. • 4–12 years of experience in dealer development, network expansion, channel management, project execution, or retail expansion. • Experience in Automobile Passenger Vehicle OEM is preferred. • Ability to independently manage multiple projects and stakeholders as an Individual Contributor (IC) • Strong skills in project management, dealer relationship management, stakeholder coordination, and negotiation . • Good analytical, communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills. • Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint . • Willingness to travel extensively and manage multiple projects simultaneously.