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Area sales manager (automotive/oem)

Melbourne
Geely Auto Australia
Sales Manager
Posted: 15 April
Offer description

* Geely is a global leader in smart electric vehicles and automotive innovation.
* Own iconic brands like Geely Auto, Zeekr, Volvo, Polestar, Lotus, and hold a 17% stake in Aston Martin.
* With $100B+ assets and 140,000+ employees worldwide.
* 30,000+ engineers & designers across China, Sweden, the UK, the U.S., and Germany.
* 4,000+ sales/service locations worldwide.
* Fortune Global 500 company for 13 consecutive years.
* Pioneering AI-driven automotive solutions with one of the largest cloud computing center powers(1.02 Exaflops/sec).
* Geely's Geespace launched 20 satellites to enable safe autonomous driving.
* World-class digitalisation and AI-driven manufacturing.
* Mission & Vision: A Sustainable Future, A Better World
* Core Value: Truth-seeking & practical, hardworking & enterprising, collaborative & innovative

Why This Role:

* Step Into OEM Sales Leadership – A strong pathway into Regional Sales Manager roles
* Own Your Dealers – Take responsibility for a portfolio of dealerships and drive real outcomes
* Learn Fast, Grow Faster – Work directly under experienced Regional Sales Managers
* Be Close to the Market – Frontline exposure to dealer operations, customers, and competitors
* Real Impact, Not Just Reporting – Your work directly drives retail performance and network growth

About This Role:

* As an Area Sales Manager, you will support the Regional Sales Manager in driving dealer performance across your assigned area (VIC & TAS)
* You will take ownership of a portfolio of dealerships (typically smaller or developing dealers), ensuring execution of sales strategies, improving operational discipline, and delivering consistent sales growth.
* This is a hands‐on, execution‐focused role, ideal for someone looking to step up within an OEM environment.

Key responsibilities:

Dealer Performance Execution

* Support dealerships in achieving retail, wholesale, and KPI targets
* Work closely with dealer sales teams to drive daily/weekly execution
* Identify performance gaps and implement action plans with dealers
* Monitor pipeline, conversion, and sales activity to ensure momentum

Dealer Relationship & Support

* Build strong working relationships with dealer sales managers and frontline teams
* Act as the first point of contact for assigned dealers on operational matters
* Provide hands‐on support to improve showroom performance and customer experience
* Escalate key risks and issues to the Regional Sales Manager
* Track and analyse sales data, stock levels, and dealer KPIs
* Prepare regular reports and insights for the Regional Sales Manager
* Ensure accurate and timely reporting from dealerships
* Support forecasting, order planning, and stock management
* Support the development and execution of dealer business plans
* Support implementation of national sales campaigns, incentives, and programs
* Ensure dealer compliance with OEM standards, dealer agreements, and brand requirements
* Assist in rolling out new product launches and sales initiatives
* Work with marketing and aftersales teams to support local execution

Training & Capability Development

* Support dealer training on product knowledge, sales processes, and systems
* Reinforce OEM standards and sales discipline at dealership level
* Coach dealer teams on basic sales skills, pipeline management, and customer engagement
* Monitor local market trends, competitor activity, and dealer feedback
* Provide timely insights to Regional Sales Manager and HQ
* Identify opportunities to improve market penetration and dealer performance

Qualifications:

* 2–5 years of experience in automotive sales, dealership operations, or OEM environment
* Strong understanding of automotive retail operations and dealership networks.
* High level of execution, attention to detail, and accountability
* Strong analytical and reporting skills
* Ability to influence and build relationships with dealer stakeholders
* Proactive, hands‐on, and solutions‐oriented mindset
* Willingness to travel frequently within the region
* Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
* Ability to analyse and interpret sales data, financial reports, and market research
* Proven ability to perform under pressure in a fast‐paced, high‐performance, and rapidly evolving environment
* With full working rights in Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role

Office & Transport:

* Newly renovated modern office with electric adjustable sit‐stand desks.
* Only a 4 mins walk from Macquarie Park Metro station to our office, easy driving access via A3, Epping Rd, and M2 nearby.
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