Network Operations Manager (Automotive OEM Experience Mandatory) in London
Job Description
Network Operations Manager
London | Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 DOE
Total Annual Package Value: £85,000 - £105,000+
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the UK team of a rapidly expanding international automotive organisation as a Network Operations Manager.
This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in the development, performance and governance of a growing retailer network, supporting long-term growth through retailer performance improvement, network planning, operational excellence and commercial development.
The Opportunity
Reporting into the Network Development function, you will be responsible for monitoring retailer performance, profitability, standards compliance and network capability across the UK.
Working closely with Dealer Principals, Investors, Regional Teams and Senior Leadership, you will help ensure the retailer network remains profitable, scalable and aligned with future business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage retailer performance scorecards and KPI reporting frameworks.
- Monitor retailer profitability, operational performance and financial sustainability.
- Analyse network trends, risks and growth opportunities.
- Develop retailer benchmarking and performance improvement plans.
- Produce regular reporting and recommendations for senior leadership.
- Support retailer facility, expansion and investment planning initiatives.
- Assess showroom, workshop and staffing capacity across the network.
- Conduct retailer visits to review standards, performance and capability.
- Coordinate retailer communications, webinars and operational updates.
- Support implementation of retailer standards, compliance programmes and governance requirements.
- Manage supplier relationships and Network Development projects.
- Provide insight and analysis to support future network planning decisions.
- Support annual business planning and network growth strategies.
- Track retailer commitments, development plans and investment milestones.
About You
- Strong experience within automotive retail, OEM, importer, distributor or dealer group environments.
- Background in Network Development, Network Operations, Business Management, Dealer Development or Retail Performance.
- Experience working directly with franchised dealer networks.
- Strong understanding of dealer profitability, composite analysis and operational KPIs.
- Ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable recommendations.
- Strong commercial acumen and analytical capability.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders and projects simultaneously.
- Confident presenting findings to senior management, investors and dealer principals.
- Strong Excel, PowerPoint and reporting skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Package & BenefitsSalary
£60,000 - £75,000 DOE
Bonus
- Annual company bonus
Holidays
- 25 days annual leave
- Plus 8 UK bank holidays
Pension
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Employee 5%
- Employer 7%
Health & Protection
- Private Medical Insurance from Day 1
- Dental Insurance from Day 1
- Life Insurance from Day 1
- Critical Illness Insurance from Day 1
Vehicle Benefits
- Company car scheme
- One company vehicle
- Access to additional employee vehicle benefits
Additional Benefits
- Salary sacrifice scheme
- Annual eye test
- Contribution towards glasses
Estimated Total Annual Package Value
ComponentEstimated Value
Base Salary
£60,000 - £75,000
Annual Bonus
£6,000 - £11,250
Employer Pension Contribution
£4,200 - £5,250
Medical, Dental & Protection Benefits
£1,500 - £3,000
Company Car Benefit
£10,000 - £15,000+
Additional Benefits
£1,000 - £2,000
Total Estimated Package
£85,000 - £105,000+ per annum depending on salary level, bonus achievement and vehicle selection.
This is an excellent opportunity for an automotive network professional looking to join a fast-growing organisation and play a key role in shaping retailer performance, standards, profitability and future network growth across the UK.