Network Development Support - Importer Markets (6-months contract/freelance)

ZEEKR Europe; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeekr Europe is seeking a Network Development Support—Importer Markets to ensure dealer network proposals meet Zeekr standards and HQ requirements. You will coordinate between importers and HQ, validating proposals, documenting requirements, and driving timely approvals and implementation.

The role requires strong automotive network development experience, cross-functional collaboration, and meticulous attention to detail while maintaining excellent English communication across markets.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in automotive network development, preferably across importer or distributor models.
• Solid understanding of dealer standards, retail formats, and aftersales requirements.
• Experience in project coordination across multiple stakeholders and markets.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to assess complex proposals and ensure completeness.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence partners.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Importer Proposal Validation & Approval
• Review dealer proposals for HQ alignment
• Assess location quality, showroom size, VI compliance, sales & aftersales standards
• Coordinate internal approvals with HQ stakeholders
• Act as central point between importers and internal functions
• Ensure timely input and approvals for dealer projects
• Align expectations between HQ and importer during approvals and implementation
• Monitor dealer project execution against timelines
• Follow up with importers to ensure progress
• Coordinate with suppliers to mitigate delays
• Conduct dealer visits pre-approval
• Perform post-completion visits for compliance
• Ensure consistent brand representation and customer experience
• Challenge importer proposals and implementation plans
• Identify risks and bottlenecks; propose solutions
• Support importers during rollout challenges
• Serve as Importer-HQ interface; main contact point
• Ensure transparency and alignment on priorities

Skills

Automotive network development

Dealer standards

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Problem solving

English communication

Job description

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

As the Network Development Support – Importer Markets you're responsible for ensuring that dealer network proposals submitted by importers meet Zeekr's European standards and are fully aligned with HQ requirements. You will act as the key coordinator between importers and HQ functions, ensuring high-quality network implementation and timely execution.

This is what you will do:

• Importer Proposal Validation & Approval
• Review and validate dealer proposals submitted by importers to ensure completeness and alignment with HQ standards.
• Assess key criteria including location quality, showroom size, Visual Identity (VI) compliance, sales and aftersales standards, and overall business case.
• Consolidate required documentation and coordinate internal approval processes with HQ stakeholders. Cross-Functional Coordination
• Act as the central point of coordination between importers and internal functions (Sales, Aftersales, Marketing, Network Development).
• Ensure all departments provide timely input and approvals for dealer projects.
• Align expectations between HQ and importer throughout the approval and implementation phases. Implementation Follow-Up
• Monitor dealer project execution against agreed timelines and milestones.
• Follow up with importers to ensure progress is on track and elevate risks when needed.
• Coordinate with suppliers (e.g., VI, showroom fit-out) to mitigate delays and ensure smooth delivery. Dealer Standards Compliance
• Conduct dealer visits prior to approval to validate proposal assumptions and location quality.
• Perform post-completion visits to ensure full compliance with Zeekr standards and readiness for operation.
• Ensure consistency in brand representation and customer experience across importer markets. Implementation process & Problem Solving
• Challenge importer proposals and implementation plans where needed to ensure optimal network quality.
• Identify risks and bottlenecks early and propose practical solutions.
• Support importers in overcoming operational and execution challenges during rollout. Act as Importer-HQ Interface
• Serve as the main contact point between importer markets and European HQ for network development topics.
• Ensure transparency, structured communication, and alignment on priorities and decisions.

To be successful in the role you will demonstrate:

• Strong experience in automotive network development, preferably across importer or distributor models.
• Solid understanding of dealer standards, retail formats, and aftersales requirements.
• Experience in project coordination across multiple stakeholders and markets.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to assess complex proposals and ensure completeness.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence partners.
• Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages 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.