Network Development Specialist – Czech Republic & Slovakia

About the Team

We are the BYD Czech Republic & Slovakia team — a passionate group of both young and seasoned professionals driven by innovation and a deep understanding of the automotive landscape. As a new entrant brand, we embrace complexity and change, and we are committed to long-term success by delivering top-tier BEV/PHEV products, exceptional customer experiences, and high-quality services to our local markets.

Our forward-thinking mindset, agility, and close collaboration with our valued partners form the foundation of our growth. United by a shared vision of excellence and sustainability, we work together to build a customer-centric and future-ready organization in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

About the Role

As Network Development & Operations Specialist – Czech Republic & Slovakia, you will play a key role in expanding, developing, and maintaining BYD's dealer network across both markets. You will be responsible for ensuring that dealerships and service facilities meet BYD standards, supporting the implementation of retail development strategies, and driving network performance and compliance.

As a new entrant brand in a fast-evolving market, agility and adaptability are essential to success. This role requires a highly flexible and hands-on approach, with the ability to respond quickly to changing business priorities and emerging opportunities. While certain activities can be planned in advance, many assignments will arise on short notice and require immediate action, including frequent travel across the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoy variety in their day-to-day responsibilities, and be motivated by building and shaping BYD's network alongside the business.

Key Objectives & Responsibilities

Network Development & Standards Management

• Implement the brand's network development plan and supervise its execution from a medium- and long-term perspective across Czech Republic and Slovakia.

• Ensure dealership and aftersales facilities comply with contractual standards, operational requirements, and BYD guidelines.

• Work closely with the global design and corporate architecture teams on new dealership projects and renovations.

• Ensure facilities meet brand requirements relating to construction, equipment, corporate identity, and customer experience.

Dealer Audits & Operational Excellence

• Conduct regular audits of dealership facilities, signage, interiors, tools, and operational standards.

• Support dealers in achieving compliance with safety, environmental, and corporate identity requirements.

• Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence across the dealer network.

Dealer Network Expansion & Market Development

• Visit existing dealers and strengthen awareness and understanding of the BYD brand.

• Identify and evaluate new strategic locations and market opportunities for network expansion.

• Support dealer network optimization initiatives and future growth plans.

• Monitor dealer performance against business plans and feasibility assumptions.

Retail Strategy & Project Management

• Support the development and implementation of market-specific retail strategies.

• Coordinate the rollout of new retail concepts and formats, including studios, pop-ups, garages, and future network formats.

• Ensure projects are delivered with attention to timing, quality, and agreed budgets.

• Coordinate internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure successful project execution.

Infrastructure & Market Analysis

• Conduct market analyses related to:

  • Power grid availability,

  • Charging infrastructure,

  • Government and local initiatives,

  • Competitor activities,

  • Strategic opportunities for destination charging solutions.

• Provide recommendations based on market findings to support strategic decision-making.

Training & Network Support

• Support training initiatives for importer teams and dealer network employees when required.

• Provide administration and support for internal systems and tools used by dealers and internal stakeholders.

• Act as a trusted point of contact for dealer operational questions and support needs.

Reporting & Communication

• Prepare reports for management and HQ on:

  • Compliance with contractual standards,

  • Dealer network status,

  • Network development progress,

  • Audit findings and improvement actions.

• Formulate recommendations to improve network effectiveness and operational performance.

Business Agility & Operational Support

• Respond proactively to changing business priorities and operational requirements in a fast-growing organization.

• Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as assigned by management, often requiring immediate action and short turnaround times.

• Be prepared to travel frequently across the Czech Republic and Slovakia, including visits arranged on short notice to support business objectives.

• Provide hands-on operational support beyond defined responsibilities when required to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.

• Demonstrate flexibility, ownership, and a solution-oriented mindset to support the evolving needs of the business.

Key Results

Network Development

• Successful implementation of dealer network expansion and optimization initiatives.

• High compliance with BYD retail and operational standards.

Operational Excellence

• Timely completion of audits and follow-up actions.

• Strong dealer engagement and continuous improvement of network performance.

Project Delivery

• Effective implementation of retail development projects within agreed timelines and budgets.

• Successful rollout of new retail concepts and initiatives.

Business Support

• Responsive execution of ad hoc initiatives and evolving business priorities.

• Reliable support of management and cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Business Management, Engineering, Marketing, or a related field.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the automotive industry, ideally within network development, dealer operations, retail development, or related functions.

• Experience working within automotive OEM environments in both EU and non-EU markets is highly desirable.

• Experience in multiple automotive functions is considered an advantage.

Technical & Business Skills

• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously.

• Strong business acumen, including the ability to interpret financial statements, dealer performance reports, and retail business dynamics.

• Experience conducting audits and managing dealer performance improvement initiatives.

• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.

Languages

• Fluent English and Czech, both written and spoken.

• Chinese language skills are a plus.

Personal Competencies

• Highly adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

• Flexible and responsive, with the ability to manage changing schedules and short-notice requests effectively.

• Hands-on attitude with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Comfortable balancing structured long-term projects with immediate operational needs.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Positive, collaborative mindset and willingness to go beyond the traditional scope of the role to support business success.

• Results-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

• Willingness to travel extensively across Czech Republic and Slovakia.

About BYD Group

Established in November 1994, BYD Group is a leading multi-sector high-tech company focused on innovation and development in automobiles, rail transit, renewable energy, and electronics.

Committed to improving quality of life through technological innovation, BYD Group operates over 40 subsidiaries with more than 900,000 employees — including over 110,000 engineers — across 400 cities in 79 countries. In 2024, BYD Auto delivered 4.27 million NEVs (BEV + PHEV) globally, maintaining its position as the world leader in new energy vehicle sales.

BYD Group upholds the values of innovation, pragmatism, passion, and competition, contributing to a sustainable future through zero-emission and emission-reduction solutions.

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 who share this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team 🌏