Purpose of the Job

Role Summary:

As Country Sales Manager (m/w/d), you act as the primary business partner for National Sales Companies, steering wholesale and retail performance, profitability, and market execution. Through close collaboration with markets, Global HQ, and internal stakeholders, you ensure the successful delivery of business plans while identifying opportunities for sustainable growth.

We want you to:

• Act as the primary point of contact between Hyundai Motor Europe and assigned National Sales Companies for all sales-related topics
• Support and challenge markets to achieve agreed Wholesale Sales (WS), Retail Sales (RS), and Profit & Loss (P&L) targets
• Conduct in-depth market analysis to identify growth opportunities and develop action plans together with local markets
• Monitor production orders, shipments, inventory, sales performance, CO₂ targets, and market developments to proactively identify risks and opportunities
• Analyze market performance against business plans and recommend corrective actions to maximize commercial success
• Support markets in developing mid- and long-term business plans based on market potential, product strategy, and competitive developments
• Monitor profitability by model and overall business performance, identifying opportunities to optimize financial results
• Build strong relationships with National Sales Companies, acting as a trusted advisor and strategic business partner
• Collaborate closely with Global HQ, manufacturing plants, and cross-functional teams to optimize sales operations and business execution
• Prepare regular and ad hoc management reports, providing senior leadership with clear insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field
• 7–10 years of professional experience in Sales, Commercial Operations, or Business Management, including at least 3 years in an automotive sales function as a Country Sales Manager or in a comparable senior sales support role
• Strong understanding of the automotive business model, sales operations, and dealer network management
• Proven experience managing commercial performance, business planning, and P&L optimization across international markets
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex business data into actionable recommendations
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills with experience influencing cross-functional and international teams
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and communication skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders and large audiences
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; knowledge of Tableau and SAP is highly desirable
• Results-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment with a strong customer focus
• Fluent in English; additional European languages are highly advantageous

Rewards and Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work policy
• Continued learning and professional development
• Car sharing and car lease mobility program
• Daily complimentary lunch at the office canteen and subsidized breakfast snacks
• Free access to the company gym
• Opportunities to join company sporting clubs including tennis, soccer, yoga and golf
• Highly international working environment