The Network Planning Manager will play a pivotal role in Lucid Motors' European expansion strategy. As a newly created position, the role offers the opportunity to directly influence how the Lucid brand is scaled across new markets by shaping the physical and operational network required for long-term success.
Working at the intersection of commercial strategy, operational planning, and regional execution, the Network Planning Manager will lead all facets of network design — including geo-location mapping, sales and service coverage analysis, and market business planning. The role will be critical in supporting the transformation to an indirect sales model through distributors and non-genuine agency partners, as well as defining the aftersales footprint to ensure customer confidence, fleet readiness, and long-term brand reputation.
The Role:
- Translate Lucid's European expansion strategy into a cohesive network plan across sales and aftersales
- Support the transition to an indirect sales model across distributor and agency partner markets
- Develop scalable distribution models tailored to market potential, including volume forecasts, breakeven analysis, and market prioritisation
- Create and maintain market-by-market coverage maps using geo-location data and heat mapping tools
- Define optimal service coverage to support retail, fleet, and leasing channels
- Ensure aftersales readiness is aligned with vehicle rollout and partner onboarding timelines
- Manage all network-related planning data, KPIs and performance dashboards
- Prepare financial business case inputs, scenario models, and board-level reporting
- Collaborate with local market leadership and cross-functional stakeholders (Sales, Aftersales, Finance, Legal)
- Present findings, insights, and recommendations to local leadership and executive board
- Evaluate new dealer/distributor proposals against strategic, operational, and financial benchmarks
- Support creation of business plans for each market and partner type
Qualifications:
- 5+ years in automotive network planning or distribution strategy
- Proven experience at an OEM or a specialist consulting/agency environment
- Exposure to multi-market or pan-European network deployment is highly preferred
- Strong analytical and commercial acumen
- Fluent in using mapping, modelling and business planning tools (Salesforce, Tableau/Power BI, Excel)
- Able to simplify complexity and present strategic insights to senior stakeholders
- Understanding of both sales and aftersales network dynamics
- Structured, data-driven and detail-oriented
- Adaptable and collaborative, with a growth mindset
- Comfortable in fast-paced and ambiguous environments
Why This Role Matters
This is a high-impact role in a high-growth phase for Lucid Motors Europe. You will be part of the foundational team building the distribution footprint for one of the most innovative brands in the automotive sector. Your insights will directly influence how and where we activate our sales and service network — enabling a seamless customer experience and ensuring commercial success across Europe.
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