Job Summary

Oben Electric is looking for a dynamic and result-oriented Dealer Development Manager to drive dealer network expansion and strengthen the company's retail presence across assigned territories. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying potential business partners, evaluating dealership opportunities, managing the onboarding process, and ensuring the successful launch and development of dealerships.

Key Responsibilities

- Identify, evaluate, and onboard prospective dealers in line with the company's expansion strategy.
- Conduct market research, territory mapping, and competitor analysis to identify potential growth opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with dealers and channel partners.
- Assess dealership viability based on investment capability, market potential, and infrastructure requirements.
- Manage the end-to-end dealership onboarding process, including documentation, due diligence, and agreement execution.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including sales, finance, legal, operations, and marketing, to ensure a seamless dealer onboarding experience.
- Monitor dealership performance and recommend strategies to improve sales and operational efficiency.




- Ensure adherence to company policies, branding guidelines, and operational standards.
- Support dealers in setting up showrooms, recruitment, training, and business planning activities.
- Prepare periodic reports related to dealer development activities, market trends, and business performance.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and support the implementation of corrective measures whenever required.
- Travel extensively within the assigned region to support business expansion initiatives.

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field.
- MBA is preferred.
- 48 years of experience in dealer development, channel sales, business development, or network expansion.
- Prior experience in the automotive, electric vehicle, retail, telecom, consumer durable, or related industries is preferred.
- Robust understanding of dealership operations, market analysis, and channel management.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM tools.

📌 Dealer Development Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Oben Electric Vehicles
📍 Bengaluru