Retail Network Development Manager

Job Title: Retail Network Development Manager

Location: Budapest, Hungary (up to 70-80% travel across Hungary) | Full-time

About Goodyear

We’re dedicated to producing, innovating, and servicing the best tires in the world. For over 125 years, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has led the way in developing smart solutions that shape the future of mobility. Today, we’re one global team united by bold thinking, relentless drive, and a passion to exceed expectations. If you’re ready to embrace change and make an impact in your career, let’s go.

Why This Role Matters

This role plays a key part in driving performance and consistency across a franchise service network in Hungary. It focuses on strengthening partnerships with franchise owners to support sustainable, long-term business growth. At the same time, it ensures that high standards are maintained in customer experience and retail execution across all locations.

What You’ll Do

• Build and manage long-term relationships with franchise service partners

• Advise partners on sales, operations, and local business development

• Implement retail standards and lead annual quality certification processes

• Develop and track business plans, sales targets, and cost performance

• Monitor KPIs and take action to improve results and drive growth

• Execute marketing campaigns and support local customer-facing initiatives

• Identify improvement areas and deliver training to franchise partners and teams

What We’re Looking for

Basic qualifications

• At least 3 years of account management, sales or client advisory experience in a commercial or customer-facing environment

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to build trust and influence business partners

• Willingness to work in the field regularly (up to 70-80% travel across Hungary)

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in automotive, retail, or franchise environments

• Strong understanding of sales performance and business planning

• Experience in training, coaching, or supporting partner development

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply.

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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate

Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.