Sales Manager - Automotive

Job description / Role

Sales Manager will be accountable for developing and implementing effective sales strategies alongside the Network Development Manager and the Country Manager. Because this is a new brand in the Middle East markets, you will be responsible for the creation and execution of the company's sales plan, recruitment of the Sales team and ongoing monitoring of the dealership network's performance.

Directly involved with the marketing department, you will be a key part of the execution of the overall marketing strategy.

Requirements

The successful candidate will be a senior automotive professional with strong commercial acumen and a proven track record as a Sales Manager in the car manufacturing or retail sector. Previous experience managing a dealership network, growing vehicle sales and increasing the consumer experience is essential as this role is 100% focused on new vehicle sales. Aftersales candidates are welcome to apply if they have had worked managing a dealership network in the past. Due to headquarters being based in Asia, candidates with Asia experience or exposure will be highly regarded.

In addition you will:
- Have an entrepreneurial mindset
- Be tertiary qualified (ideal)
- Have a resilient personality and a drive to achieve
- Possess people management skills
- Have experience in vehicle importation and distribution

* Candidates who are fluent in Arabic will be highly regarded.

About the Company

Executive Solutions is a different breed of talent consultancy. Driven by a unique philosophy, we think differently and act differently from the pack. Were here to do one thing: to improve our clients businesses by finding, focusing and delivering the most talented people.

We dont just do traditional contingency recruitment. Discovering talent is much more than just matching a CV to a vacancy - its about understanding companys corporate culture and ensuring a comprehensive match. We believe that in order to find the right candidate we must understand the motivations and ambitions of senior management, which is reflected in our personal approach when partnering with a client.

Executive Solutions is your trusted talent solutions partner head quartered in Dubai, specialising in direct talent, tailored talent and HR talent solutions, along with Nationalisation initiatives throughout the Middle East. Driven by a unique philosophy, we incorporate innovative and comprehensive talent management solutions each tailored to suit what our clients need.