Network Development Coordinator - Zeekr Uk

Geely Auto Uk; Coventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeekr UK is seeking a Network Development Coordinator to support onboarding and the development of our dealer network across the UK. You will coordinate dealer onboarding, ensure operational readiness, and manage cross-functional tasks to deliver timely launches of new retail locations.

You will work with dealer partners and internal teams to track progress, maintain project trackers, and provide regular updates. A background in automotive operations and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Automotive Management, Project Management, Data Analytics or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years’ experience within automotive operations, dealer operations, retail operations, project coordination or sales operations.
• Experience working within a dealer network, OEM, distributor or automotive retail environment.
• Experience coordinating projects, programmes or operational activities involving multiple stakeholders.
• Strong administrative, reporting and organisational experience.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and project tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Dealer Onboarding & Network Development: Support onboarding, launch and development of new dealer partners, ensuring activities, milestones and timelines are effectively managed.
• Dealer Operational Readiness: Ensure dealers meet all operational, facility, staffing, training, system and compliance requirements before launch.
• Production Coordination & Tracking: Coordinate cross-functional activities, maintain project trackers and provide regular status updates on network development projects; Dealer Systems Integration & Operational Support: Coordinate dealer system implementation and provide operational support to ensure all required systems are fully functional at launch.
• Training Coordination: Coordinate dealer training programmes, ensuring personnel complete all mandatory training and certification requirements.
• Network Performance Support & Reporting: Monitor dealer network performance, maintain reporting tools and support the identification and resolution of performance issues.
• Data Analysis & Insights: Maintain and analyse dealer and network data, producing reports and insights to support business decisions and operational improvements.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Build strong relationships with dealers and internal teams, facilitating effective communication throughout onboarding and network development.
• Compliance, Documentation & Process Improvement: Ensure dealer compliance, maintain accurate documentation and identify opportunities to improve network development and onboarding processes

Skills

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Reporting

Administrative tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Bachelor’s degree in Automotive Management

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management

Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Project tracking tools

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 goal and vision is to accelerate the shift to fully electrified mobility. We are committed to driving the future of transportation with cutting-edge technology and a customer-centric approach.

Job purpose:

The Network Development Coordinator plays a key role in supporting the development, onboarding and operational readiness of Zeekr's retail network. Working closely with dealer partners and internal stakeholders, the role is responsible for coordinating onboarding activities, maintaining network development plans, monitoring project progress and supporting the successful launch of new retail locations.

Reporting into the Network Development function, the role provides administrative, analytical and operational support across network development initiatives, ensuring dealer partners are equipped with the tools, systems, training and information required to operate effectively and deliver an excellent customer experience.

Main responsibilities:

• Dealer Onboarding & Network Development:Support the onboarding, launch and development of new dealer partners, ensuring activities, milestones and timelines are effectively managed.

• Dealer Operational Readiness: Ensure dealers meet all operational, facility, staffing, training, system and compliance requirements before launch.

• Production Coordination & Tracking: Coordinate cross-functional activities, maintain project trackers and provide regular status updates on network development projects: Dealer Systems Integration & Operational Support: Coordinate dealer system implementation and provide operational support to ensure all required systems are fully functional at launch.

• Training Coordination: Coordinate dealer training programmes, ensuring personnel complete all mandatory training and certification requirements.

• Network Performance Support & Reporting: Monitor dealer network performance, maintain reporting tools and support the identification and resolution of performance issues.

• Data Analysis & Insights: Maintain and analyse dealer and network data, producing reports and insights to support business decisions and operational improvements.

• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Build strong relationships with dealers and internal teams, facilitating effective communication throughout onboarding and network development.

• Compliance, Documentation & Process Improvement: Ensure dealer compliance, maintain accurate documentation and identify opportunities to improve network development and onboarding processes

Education, Skills and Personal characteristics required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Automotive Management, Project Management, Data Analytics, Operations Management or a related discipline.

• Relevant project management or business analysis qualifications would be advantageous.

• 2-5 years' experience within automotive operations, dealer operations, retail operations, project coordination or sales operations.

• Experience working within a dealer network, OEM, distributor or automotive retail environment.

• Experience coordinating projects, programmes or operational activities involving multiple stakeholders.

• Strong administrative, reporting and organisational experience.

• Experience using Microsoft Excel and project tracking tools.
  

Success at Zeekr

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.

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.