Regional EV Operations Manager

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As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea. If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. 

Regional EV Operations Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the National EV Strategy in the assigned regions to achieve sales, financial, and customer-related targets, securing a market-leading position within the EV segment. You will independently develop new channels and establish lasting relationships with internal and external groups to ensure BMW Group meets its EV sales goals. Additionally, you will identify, validate, and integrate regional requirements into the national EV Strategy, including long-term product planning and sales programs. In this role, you will also drive the transition toward a financially successful electrified vehicle business for dealers in the assigned regions.

WHAT AWAITS YOU.

• Develop and implement strategies to achieve the sales volume and targets outlined in the BMW Long Range Plan within assigned regions, focusing on attracting existing customers to electrified vehicles and acquiring new customers. 
• Continuously analyze regional market opportunities and competitor activities in the fast-evolving electrified vehicle segment to manage sales, regulatory, and financial targets effectively. 
• Manages pipelines and target conflicts, provides actionable guidance on national incentive programs, supports cross-functional negotiations, and collaborates with marketing to define and align regional campaign requirements.
• Serve as the primary contact for regional leadership and Area Managers on all EV-related matters, fostering close relationships and driving the integration of BMW EVs and charging into daily business to support the transition to all-electric mobility. 
• Identify and close gaps in the national EV strategy implementation, leading corrective actions with regional teams and dealers, monitoring progress systematically, and managing escalation processes with dealer management and regional leadership.
• Act as a consultant and presenter to dealer partners and internal stakeholders, providing guidance on global and national EV strategy, managing dealer performance and electrified vehicle deliveries, and addressing gaps in dealer charging infrastructure by facilitating necessary installations.
• Identify gaps in EV-related product and process knowledge at dealerships, coordinates targeted coaching and training with Group University and regional trainers, monitors effectiveness, and leads escalation for repeated underperformance. 
• Plan and drive regional electrified vehicle launch activities, builds and leverages relationships with internal and external stakeholders for national EV strategy implementation, manages regional conflicts and risks by proposing and implementing solutions, and actively participates in key regional meetings and events.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related fields
• 5+ years in Automotive Sales and/or Project Management experience
• Must have thorough understanding of the EV market
• Travel required 20%
• Preferences:
  • Master’s Degree
  • Prior OEM experience with E-Mobility knowledge
  • Sales experience in EV environment

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with Company match and Retirement Income Account
• Employee vehicle program
• Bonus eligibility
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous PTO and Company paid holidays
• Voluntary Benefits to fit your needs

Relocation is available for this position.

The expected salary range for this position is $62,500.00 - $125,000.00.

The selected candidate’s education, skills, experience, and location will be used to determine the final salary offer. All pay ranges are based on a full-time work schedule. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.

As part of the hiring process, you may be required to successfully pass a credit check, in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. If the results do not meet the company’s requirements, we reserve the right to rescind the offer.

Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America makes it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.

BMW in the United States is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of BMW Group in the United States to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.