Back to jobsPrimary point of contact and specialist for Automobile network development.
Contribute to the development of the Automobile retail network strategy. Short and mid-term.
Accountable for the implementation, through network investors, of the Honda Large Market Area strategy for Automobile. Developing quality, profitable routes to market that meets the needs of the modern consumer.
Gain investor commitment to develop Large Honda Market Areas (LMA) within specific regional market opportunities.
Initiate and manage acquisitions, closures, and reconfigurations of retail formats to complete implementation of investor LMA plans.
Co-ordinate strategic dealer group acquisitions.
Work closely with the Network Development Department Manager on the development of the Honda Automobile Network Plan and new network strategies.
Accountable for the termination process and runout of exiting dealerships.
Accountable for the new preferred partner process and new appointment process.
Working with suppliers to co-ordinate implementation of retail environment schemes on designated projects.
Influence and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at various levels of the Automobile business both internal and external.
Co-ordinate and manage the process for Automobile network changes including –New retailer set ups, retailer terminations, retailer closures, changes in ownership, internal network updates and customer communications.
Network Planning – Completion and evaluation of (AOR) territory feasibility studies to support development and implementation of network strategies. Completion of National post code territory review process when required.
Key (HME-UK) system owner – Dealer maintenance, Dealer Contract Management System (DCMS), Dealer Website Administration (DWA)
Key HME-UK system operator for a number of internal Honda Systems (SAP, NTIC, DCIW, SNOW, COUPA)
Maintenance of Automobile retailer files
Dealer Agreements – Issue and termination and update of dealer agreements and maintenance of DCMS database and GDPR corporate audit adherence.
Maintain relationship and effective communication with key external agencies - Urban Science, Paragon, Mersons