Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

GAC MOTOR Europe is seeking a dynamic leader to drive strategic planning, business development, and operational management across Western & Southern Europe. This role is crucial for expanding GAC's presence in the European automotive market, focusing on sales, brand building, and aftersales service.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional business strategies, including sales, revenue, profitability, and market share targets.
• Oversee market entry strategies, business model selection, and partner development for new European markets.
• Manage regional sales operations, dealer network development, and wholesale/retail performance.
• Lead brand building and marketing initiatives tailored to local European consumer characteristics.
• Analyze local market needs and drive product portfolio development and pricing strategies.
• Oversee regional aftersales strategy, network development, and customer experience management.
• Lead organizational design, talent development, and team leadership across Western and Southern Europe.
• Manage commercial, financial, legal, and compliance risks within the region.
• Ensure compliance with EU and national laws and regulations.
• Report regional business performance and risks to company management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Automotive Engineering, Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, International Trade, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the automotive industry.
• Senior management experience in a major automotive group, international automotive brand, or new energy vehicle company.
• At least 5 years of multi-country management experience in Europe.
• Experience as an overseas business leader within a Chinese automotive OEM is highly preferred.
• Extensive experience in the European automotive market, with strong knowledge of key Eastern and Northern European markets.
• Proven experience as a Regional Head, Country General Manager, senior Sales/Marketing executive, or comparable general management role.
• Strong capabilities in strategic planning, business management, dealer network development, commercial negotiation, and multinational team leadership.
• Strong commercial acumen and results orientation.
• Excellent cross-cultural communication skills and an international mindset.
• Fluency in English as a working language.
• Proficiency in German or another major language spoken within the region is preferred.
• Willingness and ability to undertake frequent business travel within Europe and between Europe and China.
• Strong hands-on European operational experience.
• Proven multinational team leadership capabilities.
• Ability to establish highly effective communication and collaboration mechanisms with headquarters in China.

Skills

• Strategic planning
• Business management
• Dealer network development
• Commercial negotiation
• Multinational team leadership
• Cross-cultural communication
• International mindset

Location

• Amsterdam

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Minimum 15 years of experience
• Senior management experience
• At least 5 years of multi-country management experience in Europe

Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree or above

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market)

Benefits

• Commuting Allowance
• Lunch Allowance
• Communication allowance reimbursements
• 30 days annual leaves
• Good Friday
• Public holidays

About the Company

• GAC MOTOR Europe was registered in March 2024 in Amsterdam and is part of the Guangzhou Automobile Group.
• GAC group is a large joint-stock automobile enterprise listed in both Hongkong and Shanghai Stock exchanges with about 100,000 employees.
• Fortunate Global 500 ranked No.181.
• The main business covers research and development, vehicle, parts, energy and ecology, internationalization, commerce and transportation, investment and finance.
• GAC group is transforming itself to a technology-based enterprise.
• Adhering to the enterprise concept of 'Humanity', Credibility, Creativity', GAC is committed to building a world-class company.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to creating a work environment of trust and respect for our employee, which we believe will motivate them to achieve their dreams together.
• Our employees and partners have always been relentless in their pursuit of excellence in the face of challenges.
• We are very proud of what we have achieved, and we are proud of our leadership.
• We hope you will give full play to your talents and help make GAC a world-class company.