Senior manager/director of channel & network development (barcelona)

What you will do:

• Lead the overall network development strategy and execution for AVATR in Spain, supporting the brand’s long-term network development objectives;
• Establish and continuously optimize network development processes, standards, and governance systems in Spain, covering network development, facility development, network management, and dealer support policies;
• Lead dealer network development, including investor sourcing, dealer evaluation, commercial negotiation, admission approval processes, and agreement execution;
• Lead the development of AVATR’s retail identity and facility standard system in Spain, including differentiated implementation strategies for different market tiers;
• Lead dealer facility development projects, including dealership openings, relocations, expansions, downsizing, renovations, and SI upgrade initiatives, and coordinate internal approval and resource alignment;
• Build and manage supplier resources related to dealer development in Spain, including design agencies, construction companies, furniture suppliers, fixture suppliers, and material vendors;
• Lead the management of various dealer‑related commercial policies, including policy development, implementation, budget management, and reimbursement processes;
• Establish and manage dealer network governance mechanisms, including operational risk management, corrective action management, shareholder changes, entity changes, facility changes, and dealer termination management;
• Lead dealer‑related events and programs, including but not limited to dealer conferences, recruitment events, annual meetings, business visits, and brand activities;
• Support future strategic projects based on organizational needs, including but not limited to direct retail store development, construction, and operational preparation initiatives.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or above;
• Minimum 8 years of experience in automotive dealer network, strong knowledge of full-scope network development functions, including network planning, dealer development, facility development, dealer support policies, and network governance;
• Strong understanding of the Spanish automotive dealer landscape and major dealer groups;
• Experience with premium, luxury, EV, or international automotive brands is highly preferred;
• Strong strategic planning, negotiation, and complex project management capability;
• Willingness to travel extensively across Spain;
• Availability to travel to China or other European countries for business activities, auto shows, and related projects based on organizational needs;
• Fluent in Spanish and English.