Overview
Head of Sales Jobs in Budapest, Hungary at Geely Magyarország
Title: Head of Sales
Company: Geely Magyarország
Location: Budapest, Hungary
About the Company
As GEELY Auto accelerates its European expansion, Geely Auto Central & Eastern Europe (GACEE) serves as the strategic hub for our operations in the CEE region. This role is a critical leadership position established during a high-growth phase. You will not only manage sales but also architect the commercial landscape for GEELY across three distinct and competitive markets.
Operating from our regional headquarters in Budapest, you will lead the transition from brand entry to market leadership. Your mission is to balance the high-standard global requirements of GEELY with the localized needs of our General Distributors, ensuring that our sales growth is sustainable, profitable, and aligned with our premium brand positioning.
About the Role
This role is a critical leadership position established during a high-growth phase. You will not only manage sales but also architect the commercial landscape for GEELY across three distinct and competitive markets.
Responsibilities
- Lead the sales team to achieve the annual/quarterly sales targets in Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia.
- Formulate and implement regional sales strategies, optimize sales models and improve sales efficiency for the three markets.
- Manage and develop the dealer network in the region, enhance dealer cooperation and support dealer operations to drive sales growth.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities and customer needs in the three countries, propose timely adjustment plans for sales strategies.
- Coordinate with marketing, after-sales and other departments to ensure the smooth implementation of sales-related work and improve customer satisfaction.
- Lead, manage and develop the sales team, establish effective team management mechanisms and improve team performance.
- Submit regular sales reports to the Deputy General Manager, provide data support and decision-making suggestions for regional sales management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Business Administration, Marketing, International Trade or related majors.
Required Skills
- At least 8-10 years of sales management experience in the automotive industry, with proven experience in leading sales teams and achieving sales targets in Hungary, Czech Republic or Slovakia (regional market experience is preferred).
- Familiar with the automotive sales market, dealer management model and sales channels in the CEE region.
- Excellent leadership, team management, communication and negotiation skills.
- Fluent in English and local language (Hungarian/Czech/Slovak), proficient in office software.
- Result-oriented, able to work under pressure, with strong market sensitivity and strategic thinking.
- Familiar with local automotive industry policies and regulations is a plus.
Preferred Skills
- Familiar with local automotive industry policies and regulations is a plus.
Pay range and compensation package
Not specified.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are committed to diversity and inclusivity in our hiring practices.