Network Development Lead

ZEEKR Europe; Huis ter Heide; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium electric vehicle brand is seeking a Network Development Lead in Utrecht, Netherlands. The role involves developing a comprehensive network strategy, managing relationships with partners, and ensuring compliance with company standards. Candidates should have extensive experience in network management within the automotive industry, strong personal networks, and exceptional communication skills in English and Dutch. The position plays a crucial role in driving sales growth and market expansion efforts for the brand.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Network management within the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge and experience in building and developing an automotive retail network.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills in English and Dutch.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and proactive mindset to address complex issues and provide effective solutions.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills in English and Dutch.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Automotive Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or equivalent through working experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive Network Plan for the market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with partners.
• Serve as the primary link between local market and Headquarters.
• Lead creation of a new retail network with operational processes.
• Set and achieve sales targets and market share goals.
• Collaborate with Sales, Service, Marketing, and Logistics teams.
• Drive initiatives for long-term success in the country.

Skills

Network management experience

Strong personal network

Relationship building

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

English & Dutch

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field

Automotive Technology or related field

Job description

Overview

The Company 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 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.

The role Our Netherlands team is looking for a Network Development Lead. In this role you will have a leading position to develop Zeekr in the market.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and Execute Network Strategy Design and implement a comprehensive Network Plan that represents Zeekr in the country. This includes identifying key players by area of influence, initiating discussions, conducting facility visits, and managing the full process from partner search to store opening.
• Partner Relationship Management Initiate, build, and maintain strong relationships with potential and existing partners. Ensure their needs are understood and met to enable sales growth through the retail network.
• Act as Country–HQ Liaison Serve as the primary link between the local market and European Headquarters. Ensure compliance with network development standards and policies while driving rapid and robust network expansion.
• Network Establishment and Performance Management Lead the creation of a new retail network by designing and implementing operational processes aligned with company standards. Integrate performance dashboards and define KPIs to monitor, measure, and continuously improve network performance.
• Sales and Market Objectives Set and achieve location-level sales targets, area-of-influence (AOI) market share goals, and customer experience objectives.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with Sales, Service, Marketing, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless operations and effective coordination with partners.
• Strategic Contribution Drive initiatives that contribute to Zeekr’s long-term success in the country.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Network management within the automotive industry.
• Strong personal network in the country to ensure a fast start
• Strong knowledge and experience in building and developing an automotive retail network.
• Proven experience in building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and proactive mindset to address complex issues and provide effective solutions.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills in English and Dutch.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Automotive Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or equivalent through working experience are a plus.

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.

Apply today, we will perform ongoing selection during the application period. We look forward to hearing from you.

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