Sales Operations Manager

Geely Auto UK; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Job summary

Geely Auto UK is creating a dedicated National Sales Company in Ireland and seeks an ambitious Sales Operations Manager to help build the business from the ground up.

You will work with the Sales Director and leadership to drive forecasting, retailer performance, and operational governance in a fast-paced automotive launch environment.

The role offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial setting with exposure to regional projects and career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Economics, Finance or related discipline.
• Experience in automotive sales operations, commercial analysis, or retailer performance environments.
• Strong understanding of automotive retail operations, sales planning and operational reporting activities.
• Experience supporting forecasting, KPI reporting and commercial analysis activities.
• Strong analytical capability with experience handling large datasets and operational reporting.

Responsibilities

• The Sales Operations Manager – Ireland will be responsible for supporting the operational effectiveness, planning, reporting and performance management activities of the Ireland sales function.
• Working closely with the Sales Director, Regional Sales Manager and wider Ireland leadership team, the role will support sales forecasting, retailer performance analysis, operational reporting and commercial planning activities across the Irish market.
• This is a commercially focused and analytically driven role responsible for helping establish scalable sales processes, operational governance and performance visibility within a fast-paced automotive launch environment.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business planning, retailer performance management and data-driven decision making as Geely Auto Ireland establishes and grows its retailer network and market presence.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Forecasting

KPI reporting

Retailer performance analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/ Economics/ Finance

Tools

CRM tools

Reporting systems

Job description

At Geely, our story began in 1986 with a simple but powerful idea, an idea that has driven us to become one of the world’s most forward-thinking automotive groups. For nearly three decades, we’ve been redefining mobility through our iconic global brands, including Geely Auto, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, the London Electric Vehicle Company, Farizon, and more.

Following the successful establishment of Geely Auto UK, we are now creating a dedicated National Sales Company in Ireland as part of Geely's continued European expansion.

We're looking for ambitious automotive professionals who want the rare opportunity to build a new national business from the ground up, backed by one of the world's leading automotive technology groups.

Few careers offer the opportunity to build a national automotive business, shape a brand and influence its future from day one. This is one of them.

Exciting products are just the beginning. You'll play a key part in the business that brings them to Ireland.

Main Responsibilities

• The Sales Operations Manager – Ireland will be responsible for supporting the operational effectiveness, planning, reporting and performance management activities of the Ireland sales function.
• Working closely with the Sales Director, Regional Sales Manager and wider Ireland leadership team, the role will support sales forecasting, retailer performance analysis, operational reporting and commercial planning activities across the Irish market.
• This is a commercially focused and analytically driven role responsible for helping establish scalable sales processes, operational governance and performance visibility within a fast-paced automotive launch environment.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business planning, retailer performance management and data-driven decision making as Geely Auto Ireland establishes and grows its retailer network and market presence.

Main Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Economics, Finance or a related discipline preferred.
• Proven experience within automotive sales operations, commercial analysis, business planning or retailer performance environments.
• Strong understanding of automotive retail operations, sales planning and operational reporting activities.
• Experience working within automotive OEM, distributor or retailer organisations advantageous.
• Experience supporting forecasting, KPI reporting and commercial analysis activities beneficial.
• Strong analytical capability with experience handling large datasets and operational reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Experience working with reporting systems, CRM tools or operational platforms advantageous.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred.
• Proven experience within automotive sales, dealer operations or regional sales management roles.
• Strong understanding of automotive retailer operations and sales processes.
• Experience working within automotive OEM, distributor or retailer environments advantageous.
• Demonstrable experience managing retailer relationships and supporting sales target achievement.
• Experience analysing sales performance data and supporting commercial improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of customer experience and retailer operational standards.
• Existing relationships within the Irish automotive retail sector advantageous.
• Comfortable operating within fast-paced and evolving business environments.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in establishing a new automotive brand in Ireland.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Exposure to regional and international projects and teams.
• Career development opportunities within a rapidly growing international automotive business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

To thrive at Geely Auto UK 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.