Accessory and Merchandise Product Specialist
At Geely, our story began in 1986 with a simple but powerful idea, an idea that has driven us to become one of the world’s most forward-thinking automotive groups. For nearly three decades, we’ve been redefining mobility through our iconic global brands, including Geely Auto, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, the London Electric Vehicle Company, Farizon, and more. We are Geely Auto UK, the UK arm of Geely Auto Group. Having entered the market in 2025 with our first electric SUV, the Geely EX5, we’re continuing to grow rapidly as we build a nationwide dealer and service network.
Job purpose
- Reporting into the Ownership Experience Manager the Accessory and Merchandise Product
- Specialist will manage the development and sales performance of local and HQ supplied
- Accessories and Merchandise for both the Geely and Zeekr brands. Ensuring a profitable and
- timely delivery of products while managing contracts, inventory, suppliers, Purchasing &
- promotions to Dealers.
Main responsibilities:
- Accessories and Merchandise
- · For Geely and Zeekr brands, development, planning and delivery of a profitable
- accessory range (including Merchandise) by vehicle during product life cycle.
- · Marketing and Sales promotion of accessories with the management of pricing &
- competitor price points.
- · Adherence to meet UK/EU regulatory requirements.
- · Reporting of accessories by Dealer and vehicle sales channel.
- · Become the expert on accessories by implementing minimum standards with Sales &
- Dealer partners.
- · Raising relevant data sets on IT systems.
Locally Sourced Accessories and Merchandise
- · To procure & develop locally sourced accessories competitive prices from identified
- range gaps.
- · Manage the supplier base from cost, tendering, contract, negotiation & PO.
- · Market & promote locally sourced Accessories in relevant channels.
Pricing and Stock Management
- · The management of Dealer pricing from RRP to Net Invoice value.
- · Tracking & management of gross margins & costs to meet business KPI’s.
- · Communication and implementation of price changes to the Dealer network.
- · Supporting DMS providers with pricing updates & associated data.
- · Optimise stock holding to ensure customer satisfaction whilst controlling costs
Education, Skills and Personal characteristics required
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Automotive technology, Engineering,
- Customer Service or a related field.
- Or comparable qualifications or experience.
What can we offer you beyond the salary
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Geely ECOS scheme
- Car allowance (delete if necessary)
- Private Medical Insurance (delete if necessary)
- x6 Life assurance
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Medicash
- Bike2work scheme
We are an equal opportunities employer
At Geely Auto UK, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all candidates. We are committed to fair recruitment and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. If you believe you are right for this role, we warmly welcome your application.