Head of Network Development (Canada, Geely Auto Brand)

Zeekr International; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeekr International in Toronto, Canada seeks a seasoned Network Development professional to lead network strategy and dealer operations across the Ontario region. You will analyze competitive networks, evaluate dealer plans, and ensure brand identity and sales standards are consistently applied.

You will also develop dealer guidelines, monitor targets, analyze performance data, and design incentive programs to drive results while improving customer sales satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of French is an asset.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a network development strategy by analyzing competitor networks and market share.
• Collaborate with the corporate committee to evaluate dealer business plans and ensure compliance with processes.
• Oversee and ensure consistent implementation of Corporate Identity and Sales Standards across the dealer network.
• Develop and update dealer operation guidelines and processes; set and evaluate annual targets.
• Analyze dealer performance data to support network development strategies and business improvements.
• Conduct assessments of dealer structure, sales indicators, processes, and overall performance.
• Develop and implement dealer incentive policies to drive performance; establish early warning mechanisms for issues.
• Monitor and improve customer sales satisfaction across the dealer network.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Network Development Strategy

• Analyze competitor networks and market share within the region to inform network development strategy.
• Identify opportunities for network expansion and optimization to enhance brand presence.

2. Dealer Business Plan Evaluation

• Collaborate with the corporate committee to evaluate dealer business plans and ensure compliance with established processes.

3. Corporate Identity and Standards Compliance

• Oversee and ensure consistent implementation of Corporate Identity and Sales Standards across the dealer network.

4. Dealer Operations Guidance

• Develop and update dealer operation guidelines and processes.
• Set, monitor, and evaluate dealers’ annual operational targets.

5. Data Analysis and Strategy Support

• Analyze dealer performance data to provide insights for network development strategies and support business improvement initiatives.

6. Dealer Performance Evaluation

• Conduct assessments of dealer organizational structure, sales indicators, sales processes, and overall operational performance.

7. Incentive Programs and Monitoring

• Develop and implement dealer incentive policies to drive performance.

Establish an early warning mechanism to proactively address dealer operational issues.

8. Sales Satisfaction Management

• Monitor and enhance customer sales satisfaction across the dealer network.

Qualifications and Requirements:

1.Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive network development and dealer operations, preferably within a dealer group or automotive brand.

2.In-depth knowledge of the automotive industry and dealer business models in the Canadian market.

3.Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies.

4.Results-oriented mindset with the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment.

5.Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

6.Proficiency in English is required; knowledge of French is an asset.

7.Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.