Key Account Manager - Zeekr UK

Geely Auto UK; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeekr UK seeks a proactive Key Account Manager to sustain and grow relationships with major fleet customers, delivering tailored mobility solutions and ensuring high satisfaction.

You will lead account management, work with leasing partners, and collaborate across Sales, Marketing, After-Sales and Logistics to maximise fleet sales performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in automotive sales, with fleet and key account focus.
• Proven track record in managing strategic accounts and hitting targets.
• Experience with OEMs, automotive retailers, distributors or importers is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with major fleet customers and leasing partners.
• Deliver tailored mobility solutions and ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Drive growth by identifying opportunities and negotiating agreements.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, After-Sales, Logistics and Dealer Network teams.
• Maintain compliance with company policies and ethical standards.

Skills

Fleet sales experience

Key account management

Negotiation

Customer relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/related field

Job description

About Zeekr

We are Zeekr, built on a decade of European experience. We are a premium electric vehicle and technology solutions brand from Geely Holding Group, one of the world's largest automotive companies. Our vision is to accelerate the shift to fully electrified mobility through cutting-edge technology, innovative retail solutions, and exceptional customer experiences.

About Zeekr

We are Zeekr, built on a decade of European experience. We are a premium electric vehicle and technology solutions brand from Geely Holding Group, one of the world's largest automotive companies. Our vision is to accelerate the shift to fully electrified mobility through cutting-edge technology, innovative retail solutions, and exceptional customer experiences.

Success at Zeekr

To thrive at Zeekr, we believe you have the courage to lead with trust and care while embracing innovation and change. You will play a key role in shaping the future of our UK retail network and helping accelerate the transition to electric mobility. We offer the opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment where entrepreneurial thinking, diversity of thought, and customer-centricity are highly valued.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Head of Fleet Sales, the Key Account Manager plays a critical role in maintaining and developing relationships with major fleet customers. You will be responsible for understanding customer needs, delivering tailored mobility solutions, and ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. Through effective account management, business development, and cross-functional collaboration, you will contribute significantly to Zeekr's fleet sales growth and overall business success. You will develop and maintain relationships with fleet customers and leasing partners, ensuring customer needs are understood and met while supporting sustainable growth through Zeerk's retail and partner network.

Main Responsibilities

• Build and develop strategic customer relationships by managing and growing partnerships with key fleet customers, leasing companies and strategic partners, acting as a trusted advisor while delivering an outstanding customer experience.
• Drive business growth by identifying new commercial opportunities within existing and prospective accounts, developing tailored solutions and negotiating agreements that support Zeekr's growth objectives.
• Lead strategic account management by taking ownership of assigned customer accounts, delivering against sales targets, monitoring market trends and providing commercial insights that influence business strategy.
• Collaborate across the business by working closely with Sales, Marketing, After-Sales, Logistics and Dealer Network Development teams to deliver seamless customer solutions and maximise fleet sales performance.
• Deliver excellent customer service with integrity by providing exceptional support throughout the customer journey, ensuring customer satisfaction, long-term retention and full compliance with company policies and ethical standards.

Education, Skills And Personal Characteristics Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, International Business or a related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within automotive sales, with significant experience in fleet sales and key account management.
• Proven track record of successfully managing strategic accounts and achieving sales targets.
• Strong knowledge of fleet operations, customer service and strategic partnership within the automotive sector.
• Sound understanding of fleet sales principles, practices and commercial negotiations.
• Experience managing relationships with fleet customers, leasing organisations or strategic B2B accounts.
• Experience working with OEM's, automotive retailers, distributors or importers is highly desirable.

We Are An Equal Opportunities Employer

At Zeekr UK, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all candidates. We are committed to fair recruitment and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. If you believe you are right for this role, we warmly welcome your application.

To thrive at Zeekr we believe that you have the courage to lead with trust and care and you don't mind getting your hands dirty. You are highly innovative and have a great ability to adapt and perform in a constantly changing, fast-paced, highly demanding work environment. Like us, you believe it's important to have a passion to work in an international and multicultural environment with the desire and ability to embrace the diversity of people, perspectives, and styles.

Please note that due to GDPR regulations we can only accept applications sent through the recruitment system, not via email or other channels. We do not accept applications submitted by external recruitment companies.