ZEEKR is a premium electric vehicle and technology solutions brand from Geely Holding Group, China’s largest privately held automotive company. The ZEEKR brand and its first car, the 001, were unveiled at a brand night prior to Shanghai Auto Show in April 2021. What ZEEKR pursues is to co-create the highest enjoyment for the travel experience of its users. As a global company, ZEEKR employs over 10,000 members of staff, covering China, Europe, North America and other places.

Hand on heart – aren’t you a bit bored with your current, mundane job and yearn for a little more flair and pizzazz? Wouldn’t it be awesome to be part of launching a new premium mobility brand in Europe? If, like us, you thrive in an innovative and fast environment and love to get your hands – but not your car! – dirty, ZEEKR might just be the place for you.

The Head of Sales Europe position is a vital link in the success of the Zeekr brand. This position is critical to the success of launches, as well as the exponential growth they will bring. Zeekr is looking for a dynamic executive with experience with all levels and sales channels of the business, in order to turn that experience into a thriving, fast-paced sales organization.

This is what you will do most of the time:

• Develop and deliver the Zeekrs’ sales activities in strong collaboration with the markets
• Perform all market sales planning process with weekly, monthly, quarterly annual plans
• Own Zeekrs’ sales performance; achieving monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets and profitability performance in line with targets
• Cultivate the day-to-day relationship with space partners, maximizing Zeekrs' sales performance through each organization by ensuring that the customer relationship strategy delivers the highest volume of potential sales.
• Leverage insights and strategic discussions with key external and internal stakeholders on market opportunities and developments.

We believe that you:

• Have at least 10 years of experience in a sales role with a bachelor’s degree in business
  
• Are driven, committed, and have experience driving commerce in the automotive industry
• Are a proven leader with international experience at an automotive OEM, retail experience a plus
• Have extensive knowledge of sales programs in traditional, digital and social landscapes
• Have strong analytical skills that allow you to observe, research and interpret to develop complex ideas and solutions
• Have strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to hold trust and accountability with external partners
• Have passion and enthusiasm for cars, technology, and new trends
• Have exceptional communication skills, both spoken and written

For this role, we are looking for someone based in or around Amsterdam.

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.

If you are a motivated self-starter with a passion for developing others and driving business results, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Welcome to contact us for more information

Anna Kjellberg, Senior Recruiter, anna.kjellberg@cevt.se, +46729888055

Last Application date: 2023-06-02

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

Please note that due to GDPR regulations we can only accept applications sent through the recruitment system, not via email or other channels.