Sales Manager - Geely

Giltrap; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

CARE Programme for Health and Wellbeig

Birthday paid day off

Two paid volunteer days

Job summary

Giltrap Group is hiring a Sales Manager - Geely in Central Auckland, New Zealand. You will lead retail sales performance, manage dealer relationships, and drive market growth for Geely, Zeekr, Farizon, Volvo, Polestar and Lotus through NordEast Vehicle Distributors.

You will partner with product and marketing teams, monitor trends, forecast results, and coach the Sales & Logistics Coordinator to deliver strong customer outcomes and sustainable market share growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in automotive sales leadership.
• Proven ability to analyse sales performance and forecast opportunities.
• Experience building and maintaining strong dealer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Developing and managing retail sales targets, performance measures, and sales programmes.
• Building strong relationships with Dealer Principals, Sales Managers, and dealership teams.
• Monitoring sales results, market trends, customer satisfaction, and opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Managing sales incentives, campaigns, initiatives, and dealer network engagement.
• Ensuring effective management of vehicle inventory and aged stock.
• Collaborating with Product and Marketing on launches, tools, training and events.
• Preparing accurate sales forecasts and managing approved sales expenditure.
• Leading, coaching, and developing the Sales & Logistics Coordinator.

Skills

Dealer relationships

Sales performance

Forecasting

CRM

Leadership

Communication

Tools

CRM

Sales reporting systems

Job description

Join Giltrap Group as a Sales Manager - Geely!

Geely is one of the world's largest automotive manufacturers and is rapidly establishing itself as a major force in the New Zealand market. As Sales Manager - Geely, you will play a pivotal role in driving the brand's growth, working closely with dealer partners to deliver strong sales results, exceptional customer outcomes, and sustainable market share growth.

The role sits within NordEast Vehicle Distributors, a Giltrap Group company and the only automotive distributor globally to represent all six Geely Group brands: Geely, Zeekr, Farizon, Volvo, Polestar and Lotus. This unique position provides access to strong global OEM relationships, significant growth opportunities and the chance to help shape the future success of one of the world's leading automotive groups in New Zealand.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and managing retail sales targets, performance measures, and sales programmes.
• Building strong relationships with Dealer Principals, Sales Managers, and dealership teams to drive performance and brand standards.
• Monitoring sales results, market trends, customer satisfaction, and opportunities to improve outcomes.
• Managing sales incentives, campaigns, initiatives, and regular dealer network engagement.
• Ensuring effective management of vehicle inventory and aged stock.
• Working with Product and Marketing teams on new model launches, brand initiatives, sales tools, training, and events.
• Preparing accurate sales forecasts, monitoring performance against budgets and targets, and managing approved sales expenditure.
• Leading, coaching, and developing the Sales & Logistics Coordinator while collaborating with manufacturers and internal teams.

About You

Our ideal candidate is a commercially focused automotive sales leader who can build trusted dealer relationships, turn performance insights into action, and motivate others to achieve results. You should also have:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in the automotive industry, including leading sales performance, dealer relationships, and commercial outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to analyse sales performance, forecasting, and market opportunities.
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including coaching, developing, and managing team performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to motivate and achieve results through an external dealer network.
• Experience using CRM, sales reporting, and business systems.
• The ability to build effective relationships across dealer networks and cross-functional teams; manufacturer or distributor experience would be advantageous.

What We Offer

When you join Giltrap Group, you're joining New Zealand's leading automotive group. We provide training, ongoing support, and genuine career prospects. You'll enjoy a competitive pay rate and will also have access to:

• Ongoing training and opportunities to gain qualifications: We invest in your professional growth with continuous learning and development programmes.
• Comprehensive CARE Programme for Health and Wellbeing: Our CARE Programme includes initiatives to support your physical, mental, and general wellbeing.
• A paid day off on your birthday: Celebrate your special day with a paid day off on your birthday.
• 2 paid days off to volunteer at a community organisation: Give back to the community with two paid days off to volunteer at an organisation of your choice.

About Us

At Giltrap Group, we're more than just a business - we're a family-owned New Zealand company with a passion for cars and a commitment to our people. Our shared vision is to be a great New Zealand company driven by the love of cars. We excel in customer service and build enduring partnerships, by valuing each other, working together, and going the extra mile every time.

Accelerate your career with Giltrap Group.

Location(s) Central Auckland

Expertise Warehouse, Aftersales, Forecasting & Demand Planning, Wholesale, Distribution & Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Logistics, Product, Sales