| Country Manager – Automotive | |
| Hays Afghanistan Ref: GP222-1071 |
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The RoleThe RoleCountry Manager - Automotive - Afghanistan A large diversified group of companies with operations in UAE, East Africa and Afghanistan is looking to recruit a Country Manager for their Vehicle Sales, Leasing, and Servicing department to be based in Afghanistan. Doing market research and analysis for the existing and potential clients for selling vehicles & parts and leasing in Afghanistan Job Requirement: Identifying potential clients for selling vehicles & parts and leasing in Afghanistan Arrange for demonstrations, technical seminars to potential customers Ensure Market Intelligence is observed at all times to become competitive. Ensure that the customer are fully updated with product knowledge regarding existing and new spare parts, vehicles and heavy equipment Present comparative studies of own product vs. competitor product in terms of price, features, benefits, efficient after sales support etc. Collect information regarding competitor product features, prices, specifications, sales and warranty terms and conditions Negotiate effectively to maintain profit levels as well as sales volume to achieve overall company objectives of receivables Giving recommendations for pricing to higher management Preparation of contracts for sales/ RFQ’s, bidding documents, proposals. Ensuring timely collection of receivables. Maintenance and up keep of the workshop equipment to maximize utilization and minimize downtime. Initiate procurement of additional equipment in line with business growth Create & follow-up of Service Planning Schedules on behalf of the customer using the latest relevant systems. Planning of service work to achieve maximum utilization of Technicians, Workdays & Equipment. Developing the team to a level of proficiency to enable them to deliver outstanding quality of service Exercising proper administrative control to ensure smooth office operation and following company policies |
RequirementsRequirementsQualifications & Skills required: B.E Mechanical or equivalent with a degree in business administration 15 years experience in the automotive industry including 5 in a managerial position Experience in Ford/Navistar and / or Hyundai business is preferable. Strong analytical & administrative competence is critical for this job. Willingness to travel all over Afghanistan Technically competent to understand the Product and customer needs and requirements in mechanical and Body & Paint Service Proficient in MS Office |
About the CompanyAbout the CompanyHays is the leading global specialist recruiting group. We are the experts at recruiting qualified, professional and skilled people worldwide. Our Middle East office was founded in December 2005, headquartered in Dubai UAE. We deal with clients in the UAE, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and other key areas in the region. Our consultants’ sector-specific knowledge and unique understanding of the local market allows us to offer an exceptional level of service across all divisions. We currently recruit for roles in the following sectors: Accounting & Finance, Architecture, Banking, Construction & Property, Engineering, Healthcare, Human Resources, Information Technology, Logistics, Legal, Office Support, Oil & Gas, Pharma, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Sales & Marketing. As part of our continuing expansion, we have opened an office in Abu Dhabi to further assist with our client needs across the region. |
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