Area Network Manager - VIC (Automotive/OEM)

Geely Auto Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Geely Auto Australia Pty Ltd is seeking an Area Network Manager to oversee a portfolio of dealer partners across Australia. This field-based role focuses on driving dealer performance, improving operations, and ensuring adherence to brand standards.

You will regularly visit dealerships, support sales growth, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with the Sales & Network team to implement regional strategies. The position is a 2-year fixed-term role with potential for permanent appointment.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years in automotive OEM, importer, or dealership environment.
• Strong understanding of retail operations and dealer performance.
• Experience collaborating with dealer partners to drive business results.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly within Australia.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with dealership partners across the region.
• Conduct regular dealer visits to review operations and performance.
• Support operational efficiency, showroom standards, and business performance.
• Act as primary regional contact for operational and network matters.
• Assist dealerships in developing business plans aligned with objectives.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.

Job description

Geely is a global leader in smart electric vehicles and automotive innovation.

Own iconic brands like Geely Auto, Zeekr, Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, and hold a 17% stake in Aston Martin.

With $100B+ assets and 140,000+ employees worldwide.

30,000+ engineers & designers across China, Sweden, the UK, the U.S., and Germany.

4,000+ sales/service locations worldwide.

Fortune Global 500 company for 13 consecutive years.

Pioneering AI-driven automotive solutions with one of the largest cloud computing centers (1.02 Exaflops/sec).

Geely’s Geespace launched 20 satellites to enable safe autonomous driving.

World-class digitalisation and AI-driven manufacturing.

Mission & Vision

A Sustainable Future, A Better World

Core Value

Truth-seeking & practical, hardworking & enterprising, collaborative & innovative

Culture

About the Role

As an Area Network Manager, you will be responsible for managing and supporting a portfolio of dealerships across your assigned region within Australia. This role focuses on driving dealer performance, supporting sales growth, improving operational execution, and ensuring dealerships operate in line with company standards and business objectives. This is a field-based and business-focused role requiring regular engagement with dealership partners. You will play a key role in strengthening dealer operations, supporting retail performance, and maintaining network standards across the region. You will act as a key link between the company and dealership partners, helping drive sustainable business growth, improve customer experience, and support the development of a high-performing dealer network.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain strong working relationships with dealership partners across the assigned region.

Conduct regular dealer visits to review business operations, sales performance, and customer experience standards.

Support dealerships in improving operational efficiency, showroom standards, and overall business performance.

Act as the primary regional contact for assigned dealerships on operational and network-related matters.

Support dealer onboarding activities, network expansion initiatives, and dealership development projects.

Work closely with the Sales & Network team to support implementation of regional network strategies aligned with overall business objectives and sales direction.

Support dealerships in achieving retail, wholesale, and KPI targets across the region.

Monitor dealer performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve sales and operational outcomes.

Work closely with dealer management teams to improve sales execution, pipeline management, and conversion performance.

Support implementation of national sales programs, campaigns, and retail initiatives within the region.

Assist dealerships in developing and executing business plans aligned with company objectives.

Network Standards & Operational Compliance

Ensure dealerships operate in line with OEM standards, dealer agreements, and brand requirements.

Support implementation and ongoing compliance of Geely CI standards across the dealer network.

Conduct regular operational reviews and facility audits to maintain network standards.

Work with dealerships to address operational gaps and implement corrective action plans where required.

Support continuous improvement of dealer quality standards and customer experience processes.

Reporting & Market Analysis

Monitor regional market trends, competitor activity, and dealer feedback to identify business opportunities and potential risks.

Prepare regular regional performance and operational reports for management review.

Review dealer operational submissions and key business performance indicators.

Support regional forecasting, business planning, and performance review processes.

Qualifications & Experience

5–10+ years of experience within an automotive OEM, importer, or dealership group environment.

Strong understanding of automotive retail operations, including dealer performance, sales processes, customer experience, and operational standards.

Experience working closely with dealership partners to drive business performance, operational improvements, and network development initiatives.

Demonstrated ability to manage dealer relationships and support performance improvement across multiple locations or regions.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyse sales performance, operational data, and market trends to support business decisions.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills across both dealer partners and internal teams.

Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.

Ability to balance operational execution with broader business and network objectives.

Willingness to travel regularly within the assigned region as required.

Full Australian working rights required (no visa sponsorship available).

* Please note this is a 2 years fix-term position, with strong potential to transition to permanent employment, subject to business needs and individual performance.