Network Specialist (Automotive/OEM)

Geely Auto Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Geely Auto Australia is seeking a Network Specialist to support the development and ongoing operation of its dealer network in Australia. You will collaborate with Network Managers and cross-functional teams to coordinate onboarding, appointments, and network development while ensuring compliance and performance against KPIs.

You will manage dealer information, prepare reports, and coordinate audits, with regular interaction across Sales, Aftersales, Marketing, Finance and Legal.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years' experience in automotive dealer operations or related roles.
• Experience with dealer onboarding, network development or performance coordination.
• Strong data literacy and ability to work with KPIs and reports.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail; able to juggle priorities.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Support Network Managers in the day-to-day management and development of the dealer network.
• Assist with dealer prospect assessment, appointments, onboarding, relocations, upgrades and other network development activities.
• Coordinate dealer onboarding documentation, internal approvals, implementation timelines and related communications.
• Maintain accurate dealer network information, records, agreements and supporting documentation.
• Monitor and analyse dealer performance against KPIs and business objectives.
• Collect, consolidate and review dealer operational, sales and financial information and prepare regular reports and presentations.
• Identify performance trends, risks and areas requiring follow-up, and support preparation for dealer performance reviews.
• Support implementation and monitoring of dealer standards, policies, CI requirements and operational compliance.
• Coordinate dealer audits, documentation and follow-up actions, and track corrective actions through to completion.
• Work closely with Sales, Aftersales, Marketing, Finance, Legal and other internal stakeholders on dealer network initiatives.
• Support network planning projects, dealer programs, policies, processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Dealer operations

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Excel & PowerPoint

Data reporting

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

BI reporting tools

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 center powers(1.02 Exaflops/sec).

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

World-class digitalisation and AI-driven manufacturing.

Core Value: Truth-seeking & practical, hardworking & enterprising, collaborative & innovative

Culture: Achiever, Problem-Solving, Benchmarking, Compliance

About the Role

The Network Specialist supports the development and ongoing operation of Geely Australia's dealer network. Working closely with Network Managers and cross-functional teams, the role provides coordination and analytical support across dealer appointments, onboarding, network development, dealer performance, standards and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Network Managers in the day-to-day management and development of the dealer network.
• Assist with dealer prospect assessment, appointments, onboarding, relocations, upgrades and other network development activities.
• Coordinate dealer onboarding documentation, internal approvals, implementation timelines and related communications.
• Maintain accurate dealer network information, records, agreements and supporting documentation.
• Monitor and analyse dealer performance against agreed KPIs and business objectives.
• Collect, consolidate and review dealer operational, sales and financial information and prepare regular reports and presentations.
• Identify performance trends, risks and areas requiring follow-up, and support preparation for dealer performance reviews.
• Support implementation and monitoring of dealer standards, policies, Corporate Identity (CI) requirements and operational compliance.
• Coordinate dealer audits, documentation and follow-up actions, and track corrective actions through to completion.
• Work closely with Sales, Aftersales, Marketing, Finance, Legal and other internal stakeholders on dealer network initiatives.
• Support network planning projects, dealer programs, policies, processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Undertake other reasonable duties and projects related to the Company's business operations as required.

About You

• Approximately 2-5 years' relevant experience in automotive dealer operations, dealer network, sales operations, business operations or a related commercial role.
• Previous experience within an automotive OEM, importer, distributor or dealership group is highly regarded.
• Exposure to dealer onboarding, network development, dealer performance or operational coordination is advantageous.
• Good understanding of automotive dealership operations and key dealer performance drivers.
• Strong analytical skills with confidence working with data, reports and performance metrics.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on actions.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other business reporting tools.
• Proactive, hands-on and comfortable working in a fast-paced and evolving business environment.
• Full Australian working rights.

Why Join Geely Australia?

• Be part of a rapidly growing global automotive OEM.
• Gain exposure to dealer network development and operations across the Australian market.
• Work closely with experienced automotive professionals and dealer partners.
• Develop broader commercial, analytical and stakeholder management capability.
• Opportunity to grow your career as Geely continues to expand its Australian dealer network.

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.