Sales Area Manager

About the role:

The Sales Area Manager is responsible for achieving our commercial goals in the Region of Responsibility by developing solid relationships with dealers, improving dealer performance, building the brand, and developing the necessary tools and services.

The Sales Area Manager reports directly to the Regional Sales Manager, Italy.

Key Objectives & Responsibilities:

• Achieve the assigned commercial goals in the area of responsibility.

• 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.

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

• Ensure NPS Customer Satisfaction surveys are rolled out effectively and any Customer Feedback is treated with maximum priority.

• In charge of Dealer Marketing Activity

• Be BYD ambassador and point of reference for all Sales Team in their Area of Responsibility.

Key Results:

• Commercial and funnel management metrics

• Order Goals

• Registration Goals

• Lead to Test Drive funnel management

• Test Drive to Order Conversion rates

• Stock KPI's

• Marketing Execution in their Area

• Customer Happiness

• NPS

• Financial Solutions

• Market & Customer relevant financial solutions

• Financial Partner specific KPI's

Required skills, qualifications and experience

• Educational background in Business Administration, Marketing related education.

• Solid working experience as Sales Manager or Retail Manager

• Proven experience within automotive industry or mobility services.

• Solid Financial knowledge

• Customer-oriented mindset.

• Excellent teamwork, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Able to prioritize and work proactively with efficient time management skills.

• Resilient, Agile and Open minded.

• Results oriented.

• Great negotiation skills.

• Excellent English & Italian language skills (Mandarin Chinese would be a plus but not mandatory)

• Thorough knowledge of commercial management software and digital tools

• Connected with our Mission and a more sustainable Future

We offer:

• Performance and experience based competitive remuneration.

• Health Insurance (Metasalute) and Meal Vouchers.

• Department & company wide teambuilding events.

• An exciting opportunity to be part of European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.

About BYD Group

Established in February 1995, BYD Group is a leading multi-sector high-tech company focused on the innovation and development in automobile, rail transit, renewable energy, and electronics.
Committed to fulfilling a better life through technological innovations, BYD Group leverages a powerful network of over 40 subsidiaries and 700,000 employees worldwide in over 400 cities of 79 countries, actively drive the implementation of comprehensive zero-emission and emission reduction solutions. In 2023, BYD Auto sold 3.02 million NEV (BEV+PHEV) globally, maintaining its position as the world leader in NEV sales. In January 2024, BYD became the Official Partner of UEFAEURO 2024,providing green mobility services for the championship.
BYD shoulders the responsibilities and duties of the era, firmly embraces the tides of automobile electrification and intelligence, and establishes itself as the leader of new energy vehicles in China and the world, as to pave a road of green innovation and development.

Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team