Business Development Manager (Automotive) (Permanent)

Job Title: Business Development Manager (Automotive) Start Date: 2026-08-25 - 2026-09-24 Vacancy Type: Permanent PE006811 Sectors: Automotive Location: Gauteng , Rivonia Salary: (Market related, Negotiable) Brief: automotive|business administration|business development manager|dealer network|marketing Our client, in the automotive industry based in Rivonia, Gauteng is seeking a results driven Business Development Manager to drive growth and build strong lasting relationships Skills automotive business administration business development manager dealer network marketing Detail: Duties : Dealer Development & Exit Management Develop and implement dealership development strategies and expansion plans. Lead dealer development, evaluation, onboard, and exiting activities. Establish and continuously optimize dealership qualification and exit standards to maintain network quality and support sustainable network development. Dealer Performance Management Establish, maintain, and periodically review dealership operational performance standards, performance indicators, and evaluation mechanisms. Conduct regular dealership performance evaluations and support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives. Analyze dealership operational performance, identify operational gaps and improvement opportunities, and drive corrective actions where necessary. Monitor dealership performance against established standards and support dealer improvement, suspension, or exit management processes when required. Sales Training Management Develop and manage dealer sales training strategies, standards, and annual training plans. Oversee external training providers and evaluate training effectiveness. Ensure dealer sales teams are equipped with required product knowledge, sales processes, and brand training content. Drive continuous improvement of dealer sales capabilities and customer experience. Dealership Development Management Lead and oversee shopfitting projects for existing dealerships. Lad and oversee the development and shopfitting of showroom for newly onboarded dealerships. Establish and continuously improve dealership shopfitting processes. Cross-functional Coordination Assist in other operations of the department. Minimum requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Engineering Minimum of 5 years' experience in the automotive industry At least 3 years' experience in automotive sales, dealer network development, channel management or related fields. Competencies: Sound knowledge of the South African automotive industry and dealer network operations. Strong business development and market analysis skills. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder relationship management abilities. Strong planning, organizational, and project management capabilities. Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills. Results-driven, self-motivated, and goal-oriented. Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and report preparation. show more... For more information please contact: Arlene Apply