Product Specialist – EPR Compliance (CZ & Slovakia)

About the Team

We are the BYD Czech Republic & Slovakia team a passionate group of both young and seasoned professionals driven by innovation and a deep understanding of the automotive landscape. As a new entrant brand we embrace complexity and change and we are committed to long-term success by delivering top-tier BEV/PHEV products exceptional customer experiences and high-quality services to our local markets.

Our forward-thinking mindset agility and close collaboration with our valued partners form the foundation of our growth. United by a shared vision of excellence and sustainability we work together to build a customer-centric and future-ready organization in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

About the Role

As Product Specialist EPR Compliance (CZ & Slovakia) you will manage a portfolio of BYD vehicle models for the Czech Republic and Slovakia supporting end-to-end product readiness for market success from specification and pricing to launch planning and cross-functional enablement.

A key pillar of this role is ensuring Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance across applicable schemes (including batteries vehicles tyres packaging and regulated waste). While EPR responsibilities in many automotive organizations are handled within Aftersales at BYD this agenda sits within the Product function making this role ideal for candidates with product compliance or aftersales-related EPR experience who are ready to shape a new-market setup.

You will work closely with HQ and local stakeholders (Sales Marketing Dealer Network and other internal teams) to ensure product competitiveness regulatory compliance and smooth market launches.

Key Objectives & Responsibilities

Product Portfolio & Market Competitiveness

• Manage a portfolio of car models for the Czech Republic & Slovakia.

• Analyze market competition technology and regulatory trends to support product decisions.

• Define product specifications including versions equipment strategy pricing logic and positioning.

HQ Collaboration & Localization

• Collaborate with BYD HQ on product development topics local market requirements and localization needs.

• Support alignment between HQ product planning and CZ/SK market expectations.

Homologation EU Compliance & EPR

• Coordinate homologation processes and support compliance with EU regulatory requirements.

• Ensure Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance across relevant schemes including:

  • Batteries

  • Vehicles (where applicable)

  • Tyres

  • Packaging

  • Regulated waste

• Support internal coordination to ensure documentation reporting and process readiness for EPR obligations in CZ/SK.

Product Materials & Internal Enablement

• Prepare and update price lists technical specifications website content and other product materials.

• Support Sales Marketing and Dealer Network with:

  • Product trainings

  • Product argumentation and key selling points

  • Competitive product comparisons

Launch Planning

• Participate in planning market launches and new model introduction strategies.

• Support cross-functional readiness for new model introductions (timing messaging product content compliance alignment).

Key Results

Product & Launch Readiness

• Timely and accurate product specification pricing support and launch execution readiness.

Compliance

• Homologation coordination delivered on time with appropriate quality.

• EPR compliance ensured across applicable schemes with clear internal alignment and process discipline.

Commercial Enablement

• High-quality product materials and trainings that support Sales/Marketing/dealer performance.

Required Qualifications & Competencies

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree (minimum).

• 13 years of experience in a product specialist role (automotive preferred).

• Experience related to EPR compliance is highly valued (including candidates coming from Aftersales roles).

Languages

• Advanced English proficiency.

• Slovak proficiency is essential.

• Chinese is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong MS Excel skills including financial and analytical functions.

• SAP experience is an advantage.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills across functions and cultures.

• Analytical mindset with ability to work with large datasets and high attention to detail.

• Structured problem-solving and ability to operate in a fast-moving environment.

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 improving quality of life through technological innovation BYD Group operates over 40 subsidiaries with more than 900000 employees including over 110000 engineers across 400 cities in 79 2024 BYD Auto delivered 4.27 million NEVs (BEV PHEV) globally maintaining its position as the world leader in new energy vehicle sales.

BYD Group upholds the values of innovation pragmatism passion and competition contributing to a sustainable future through zero-emission and emission-reduction solutions.

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 who share this mission and want to create positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team