Deputy Country Manager, Norway & Iceland

Overview

Deputy Country Manager, Norway & Iceland. We are the BYD Norwegian team, a passionate group of professionals driven by innovation and understanding of the automotive landscape in Norway. We embrace the challenges of being a new entrant brand and are committed to long-term success by delivering top-tier BEV / PHEV products, customer experience, and services to local customers.

Our forward-thinking approach and dedication to collaboration with our partners form the foundation of our long-term success. We are agile, quick to respond to industry trends, and strive to set new benchmarks in quality and innovation. United by a shared vision of excellence, the BYD Norwegian team is focused on creating a sustainable and customer-centric future in the automotive world.

About the role

As the Deputy Country Manager , you will play a key role in driving business growth and ensuring the smooth execution of operations in the Norwegian market. You will jointly own the national commercial targets, lead the expansion of our business and partner network, and deliver outstanding customer experiences in support of and in close collaboration with the Country Manager Norway.

Beyond the existing business scope, you are expected to leverage your strong local expertise and resources to identify and realize new business opportunities. This role requires both your strategic vision and hands-on operational leadership, balancing quantitative objectives (e.g., customer NPS, sales, network development, market share, and P&L) with qualitative outcomes (e.g., investor relations, team development, and mentorship).

Together with all members of the BYD Norwegian team, you will steer and contribute to building a strong and sustainable BYD presence in Norway, securing long-term success in this key market in Europe.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver national commercial results, translating national strategic targets (e.g., customer satisfaction, network coverage, sales, market share, inventory turnover, profitability) into actionable goals for regional partners, stakeholders, and teams, and overseeing their execution.
• Act as the face of BYD in Norway with industry stakeholders and media; build and strengthen relationships with key partners.
• Manage dealer and partner relations, ensuring high network quality and strict compliance with BYD standards.
• Drive business growth with an omni-channel and “B2B2B2C” approach; negotiate and oversee dealership agreements while fostering teamwork to achieve shared goals.
• Champion a customer-first mindset by understanding evolving needs and working with partners to consistently exceed expectations.
• Oversee and optimize the entire customer journey from lead generation to order, delivery, and after-sales satisfaction.
• Recruit, develop, and inspire the BYD Norway team, ensuring strong performance management, coaching, and talent growth.
• Provide market insights and customer feedback to internal teams, supporting continuous improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

About BYD Group

Established in November 1994, BYD Group is a leading multi-sector high-tech company focused on innovation and development in automobiles, rail transit, renewable energy, and electronics.

Committed to fulfilling a better life through technological innovations, BYD Group leverages a robust network of over 40 subsidiaries, with over 900,000 employees and 110,000 engineers worldwide in over 400 cities of 79 countries, actively driving the implementation of comprehensive zero-emission and emission reduction solutions. In 2024, BYD Auto delivered 4.27 million NEV (BEV+PHEV) globally, maintaining its position as a world leader in NEV sales.

BYD Group upholds the values of innovation, pragmatism, passion, and competition, dedicating itself to technological empowerment throughout the processes of renewable energy acquisition, storage, and application, contributing to sustainable future development for all humanity.

Our purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a World of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and wants to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.

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