Zeekr Country Manager

NordEast Vehicle Distributors; Auckland; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mobile phone and business tools

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

NordEast Vehicle Distributors, part of the Giltrap Group, seeks a Zeekr Country Manager to lead New Zealand's Zeekr business. You will drive strategy, growth and profitability while owning key relationships with Zeekr Global and Zeekr Australia.

You will shape market strategy, oversee launches, and align product, marketing and aftersales to deliver superior customer experiences. A senior leadership role with strategic impact in NZ's premium automotive market.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in automotive leadership roles.
• Track record of driving revenue, profitability and growth.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Zeekr NZ business strategy and commercial performance.
• Maintain senior relationship with Zeekr Global and Zeekr Australia.
• Drive brand growth, market share and customer acquisition.
• Oversee vehicle launches and align Product Strategy, Marketing and Aftersales.
• Lead and develop Zeekr leadership team with governance and risk discipline.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Commercial performance

Growth strategy

Stakeholder management

Education

10+ years automotive industry experience

Tools

Brand management

Job description

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NordEast Vehicle Distributors – Auckland, North Island

Join Giltrap Group as Zeekr Country Manager

This is a truly unique opportunity to lead one of the world's most talked about and fastest-growing premium automotive brands.

As Zeekr Country Manager, you will be responsible for the overall performance, growth and leadership of the Zeekr business in New Zealand. This newly created role reflects the rapid growth and long-term potential of the brand and forms part of the NordEast Senior Leadership Team.

NordEast, a Giltrap Group company, is the only automotive distributor globally to represent all six Geely Group brands: Geely, Zeekr, Farizon, Volvo, Polestar and Lotus. Working closely with Zeekr Global, you will help shape the future of one of the automotive industry's most exciting premium brands.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead Zeekr's New Zealand business strategy and overall commercial performance. Hold accountability for revenue, profitability, forecasting, planning and business growth.
• Own the senior relationship with Zeekr Global and Zeekr Australia.
• Drive brand growth, market share, customer acquisition and long term positioning.
• Lead successful vehicle launches and ensure alignment across Product Strategy & Planning, Marketing and Aftersales.
• Oversee sales and dealer network performance while supporting future network growth.
• Champion exceptional customer experience and aftersales performance.
• Lead and develop the Zeekr leadership team while maintaining strong governance and risk management disciplines

Why This Role?

• Lead one of the world's most exciting premium automotive brands.
• Take on a newly created leadership role that reflects Zeekr's growth ambitions in New Zealand.
• Become a member of the NordEast Senior Leadership Team.
• Help shape the future of one of New Zealand's fastest-growing premium automotive brands.
• Play a leading role in one of the most exciting automotive growth stories in New Zealand.

About You

You are a commercially driven automotive leader with the ability to build brands, lead teams and deliver sustainable growth. You combine strategic thinking with strong commercial execution and are comfortable operating at both a leadership and operational level.

You will also have:

• 10+ years' automotive industry experience.
• Strong commercial leadership capability across sales, profitability, forecasting and business performance.
• Experience developing and executing growth strategies.
• Experience leading high-performing teams and building positive performance cultures.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills

What We Offer

When you join Giltrap Group, you're joining New Zealand's leading automotive group.

You'll enjoy a competitive executive remuneration package including:

• Performance based bonus programme.
• Company vehicle.
• Mobile phone and business tools.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Senior leadership development opportunities within Giltrap Group.
• Comprehensive CARE Programme for Health and Wellbeing.
• A paid day off on your birthday.
• Two paid days each year to volunteer at a community organisation

About Us

NordEast is the New Zealand distributor for Geely, Zeekr, Farizon, Volvo, Polestar and Lotus. As the only distributor globally to represent all six Geely Group brands, NordEast occupies a unique position within one of the world's largest automotive groups and is at the forefront of one of the industry's most significant growth stories.

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. We excel in customer service, build enduring partnerships and strive to deliver the world's best automotive journeys and brands.

Accelerate your career with Giltrap Group. Apply today and become a part of the Giltrap Group whānau!

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