Sales Manager - Al Futtaim Auto Centres

Job description / Role

We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager to oversee the Fast Repair Showroom within Al Futtaim Auto Centres located in Dubai. You will be responsible for achieving the budgeted gross margin and unit sales for ALAC vehicles with a view to assist in the fulfillment of broader company objectives.

In this role your responsibilities will include:
- Identifying and actioning sales opportunities in sufficient quantity to ensure achievement of personal targets
- Paying meticulous attention to detailed process of sales and sale administration eg: Fastrack
- Effective coaching to the sales team in following the process leading to achieving targets
- Monitoring of stock age and offering disposal advice and suggestions where appropriate to National Sales Manager
- Interacting with Finance company (AFGE) for faster approvals
- Ensuring compliance with Trading Enterprises procedures regarding collection and deposit of all payments
- Managing and organising the car show room as per company standards
- Indentifying various sales channels

Requirements

- You be will be a Graduate (MBA preferable) from a recognised University in any discipline
- Have 3 - 5 years experience working in a similar position
- A minimum of 3 years experience working in a Sales team management role
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- You will be competent in team building, communication and application of new knowledge and new concepts
- You will have strong customer relation skills and have the ability and confidence to resolve customer complaints
- Be a strong leader and have the ability to plan and organise your time efficiently
- You must be PC literate
- Hold a UAE driving license
- Arabic speakers preferred

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.