About BYD UK
BYD UK is the UK distributor of BYD Company Ltd which is a China-based company and a global leading-edge provider of green energy technologies. BYD UK offers a range of electric vehicles, including all-electric cars, all-electric buses and all-electric forklift trucks. BYD is expanding its UK operations to support a growing portfolio of electric bus projects.
About the role:
BYD UK is looking for a Sales Operations Manager to work in our team based in London area. This role reports to the UK NSC Country Manager, works with Sales, Network and KA departments. The Sales Operations Manager will manage a team of 2-3 direct reports.
Main Tasks and responsibilities:
- Lead the Sales Ops team to ensure implementation of sales strategy.
- Clearly communicate sales strategy and assist regions/functions with implementation.
- Lead the exercise of reviewing sales performance (i.e., retail sales, market share, fleet sales) and Quality of Sales. Provide direction and insights to your team to assist them in providing the most beneficial evaluation.
- Provide input to Country Manager in the development of national standards & guidelines. Lead the deployment of these standards & guidelines to the regions and advise regions on implementation.
- Lead the analytical exercise of preparing business reports and providing insights to support optimal decision making by top management.
- Assess risk & opportunity of regional sales performance to ensure optimal performance.
Ideal candidate profile:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years relevant experience in automotive industry (ideally in passenger car)
- Advanced knowledge of the automotive industry in UK market
- Leadership ability to lead a diverse, muti-cultural team to achieve multiple objectives
- Strong executive presence, with experience making executive level presentations
- Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
- Result-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving targets and expanding market presence.
- Able to travel within the UK on a frequent basis and hold a valid driver's license, some international travel may be required occasionally
- Has right-to-work in the UK
Benefits
- Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration (quarterly paid bonus)
- Scottish Widow workplace pension
- 25 days paid holidays + public holidays
- Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.
About BYD
BYD is a leading, high-tech multinational, based in Shenzhen, China. Operates in four core fields of IT, automotive, new energy, and rail transit and employs over 600,000 people worldwide. As a global pioneer in New Energy Solutions BYD is dedicated to building a zero-emission ecosystem.
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 🌏