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Network Development Manager

Posted Oct 09, 2026

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INEOS Automotive

Köln

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Broad estimate: €44,000–€58,000/year

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Network Development Manager

INEOS Automotive - Built For More

Story so far

Since we started our journey to build a no nonsense 4X4, we've come a long way. We've established INEOS Automotive as a serious contender in 4X4 development and manufacturing. We've partnered with some of the biggest names in the automotive industry. We've made our way from vision to prototype. We've secured a world-class production facility and delivery team. We've delivered Grenadiers to customers all around the world. We're building our double cab pick up, the Quartermaster.

People and Culture

Easy never changed anything. Not in manufacturing, science, engineering or energy - and certainly not elite sport. At INEOS we tackle every challenge head-on, and we help extraordinary athletes achieve extraordinary things. When it comes to making positive change, we know nothing gets done without grit, rigor and humor. Our Automotive team consist of around 1500 employees, 10 locations and 44 nationalities, we're an international team working together to challenge the ordinary.

If this sounds like you, let's talk.

Your role:

Working closely alongside the Commercial Director Europe and wider Commercial team this role is responsible for all related Network Development activities for dealerships in region. Those activities include recruitment, establishment, performance management and brand compliance reinforcement of INEOS Grenadier dealerships. This role requires focus on implementing and managing market strategy by completing all necessary dealer recruiting and establishment documentation requirements, evaluation of dealer metrics and data, and sometimes in-store brand compliance reviews.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

Implement and contribute to the network, sales and aftersales compliance standards and strategic initiatives for the business as determined by the Leadership Team
Effective communication with internal stakeholders on dealer development and management.

Research and cultivate relationships with potential new dealer candidates in identified markets of interest.
Perform due diligence on potential dealer partners by investigating customer experience reputation, employee, and OEM relationships.
Keep up to date on latest dealer developments including staffing, ownership restructuring, relocations, renovations and key performance indicator and metric attainment.
Maintain strong understanding of latest industry and automotive franchise developments & franchising laws that may impact the business.

What we are looking for:

Level of education & Experience in general:

Bachelor or Master’s Degree, preferably in Business Administration or similar
Dealership and automotive franchise experience; automotive product launch or company start up experience.
Proven history (5+ yrs) in automotive dealership or franchise development environments.
Fluent English and German skills, other European languages are a plus
Eligible to work in Germany

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (presentations and office package)
Strong analytical skills with experience analyzing dealer performance metrics.
Commercial acumen with experience supporting market strategy.
Experience with compliance standards.

Experience managing stakeholder relationships.
Negotiation skills.

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Employer: INEOS Automotive
Role: Network Development Manager
City: Köln
Work mode: not stated
Language: English
Seniority: not stated
Posted: Oct 09, 2026
Source: XING

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