Dealer Development - Ahmedabad
River
River is a design company building multi-utility products.
Our flagship product River Indie, #SUVofScooters, is designed to help you get things done. Engineered to be a dependable ally on your road to success.
We’re a 1000+ team headquartered in Bengaluru – backed by marquee international investors, with mobility-focused funds linked to Yamaha Motors, Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, Toyota VC, Trucks Venture Capital, Mitsui & Co. Ltd, Marubeni Ventures Inc., Lowercarbon Capital, and Maniv Mobility.
Key Responsibilities
- You will identify new potential dealerships in key markets based on market research, demand forecasts, and geographic trends
- Developing proposals and conduct presentations to prospective dealerships, highlighting business opportunities, partnership benefits, and growth potential
- You will facilitate the onboarding process of new dealers, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal agreements
- Building and maintain strong relationships with dealership owners and managers to ensure smooth operations and alignment with company standards
- You will act as the key point of contact between the company and its dealerships, ensuring clear communication and addressing any concerns or challenges
- Providing training and support to dealerships on product knowledge, company systems, and best sales practices
- Tracking and analyze dealership performance, including sales volume, customer satisfaction, and service efficiency
- Developing and implement improvement plans for underperforming dealerships, working closely with the dealership to identify and resolve issues
- You will collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional campaigns and strategies for dealerships to increase footfall and sales
- Ensuring dealerships are adhering to operational standards, including the proper display of products, service protocols and customer experience guidelines
- Conducting regular audits to ensure compliance with company policies and standards
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in business development, dealership management, or network expansion, ideally in the automotive or electric vehicle industry
- Strong knowledge of the electric two-wheeler market and industry trends
- Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Ability to travel frequently for dealership visits and market analysis
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer-centric approach