National Sales Manager

**About Us**

Introducing DEEPAL, an innovative all-electric vehicle brand from one of China's leading manufacturers, CHANGAN Automobile. Born from the vision of building a world-class vehicle brand that explores digital and energy technological innovation to enable more people to enjoy the captivating experience of electric driving, DEEPAL pushes boundaries to transform cars from modes of transportation into intelligent mobility companions, embracing the harmony between technology, nature and human experiences. With DEEPAL's ambition to 'Touch the Future', the brand is set to redefine the electric vehicle landscape, offering captivating new energy mobility experiences designed to engage and inspire. DEEPAL are dedicated to crafting a distinctive and engaging customer journey, one that emphasises high-quality interactions and a multi-sensory experience. Whether through intuitive design or smart features, DEEPAL is focused on creating enjoyable, smarter, accessible, and more sustainable travel options that resonate with modern lifestyles.

Join us on this exciting adventure as we lead the way and transform the future of mobility. Welcome to DEEPAL—Touch the Future.

**About the role**

We're seeking a National Sales Manager to lead the growth of the DEEPAL brand in Australia.

This role is pivotal in driving new vehicle sales, profitability, and finance penetration, while strategically building the DEEPAL dealer network.

Further to the above your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

- **Sales Leadership**: Develop and implement sales strategies and targets, ensuring the brand exceeds expectations in volume, share, and profit growth.
- **Dealer Network Development**: Build and grow the dealer network, ensuring high performance and alignment with brand objectives.
- **Stakeholder Management**: Work closely with the executive team and OEMs to monitor sales performance, manage expenses, and maintain strong relationships.
- **Team Building**: Lead, mentor, and inspire a dynamic sales team focused on driving growth and brand success.

**Why join us?**
Explore the range of benefits Inchcape offers its employees in recognition of their contribution to our success. A few are listed below and you can visit our website to find out more.
- Where possible, our **flexible work policy** helps support you in achieving a genuine work-life balance.
- Enjoy more time doing what you love with **additional days off** including an annual Wellbeing Leave and annual Volunteering Leave each year.
- Access to our **employee benefits program** including company car rental program, discounts on vehicle purchases and services, free annual flu vaccination, corporate health care plan with Bupa**,** financial services support, company-paid salary continuance, Death and TPD insurance, and a comprehensive employee wellbeing program.

**About you**
- 5+ years of management experience in a fast-paced environment, with a proven track record of success in strategic sales.
- Strong background in the automotive industry, particularly with electric vehicles.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships within a dealer network and execute successful sales strategies.
- Exceptional leadership and strategic commercial acumen.
- Ability to inspire and influence teams and stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, both internally and externally.
- Tertiary qualifications in business or a related discipline.
- Full driver's license.

**Inclusion & Diversity**

At Inchcape, we believe the true power of diversity cannot be realised without an inclusive culture and that talent is equally distributed across society. Inchcape is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where the power of our differences can be embraced and everyone feels they can belong, be themselves and succeed. As an equal opportunity employer, Inchcape actively encourages applicants from all identities, backgrounds, and experiences, helping ensure our workforce is representative of the global communities we operate in.

If you are an experienced sales leader ready to make a strategic impact in the automotive industry join us and take on a leadership role where you can shape the future of the DEEPAL brand and contribute to the success of Inchcape.