Deputy General Manager

As the senior leader, the Deputy General Manager( Country Head) acts as the primary representative of BYD, ensuring the business operates smoothly and aligns with BYD’s regional and global objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Managing Director to formulate annual short and long-term goals and objectives, submitting projections to corporate management for approval.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Act as the primary liaison with government bodies, industry regulators, and relevant authorities to ensure compliance and alignment with policies.
• Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness across all departments.
• Provide regular updates and reports to BYD’s regional and headquarter on business performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Good understanding of dealership exploration and management.
• Identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to expand market share.
• Lead negotiations for major contracts and partnerships to support business growth.
• Recruits, trains, and inspires all department managers within the dealership, encompassing administrative, sales, parts, collision, and service departments.
• Supervises all dealership management and supervisory personnel, conducting formal performance evaluations of department managers regularly.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key partners.
• Establishes and evaluates monthly and annual goals and objectives, ensuring alignment with actual performance.
• Prepare and manage the country’s budget, P&L, and financial forecasting.
• Reviews all requests for training, approves those that are appropriate and consistent with the dealership's goals for professional/technical ability and advancement, and monitors their effectiveness.
• Performs additional assigned tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in automotive sales and marketing, with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• In-depth knowledge of the automotive industry and market dynamics.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel as required.