Area Sales Manager - Automotive

Dubai, UAE

Ref: HP647-1999

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

The position reports to the Director Sales & Marketing.

Main Duties:
• Plans, proposes, agrees and monitors achievement of sales targets.
• Responsible for all aspects of dealer sales performance under assigned number of dealers and profitability in compliance with the Company Retail Standards.
• Coordinates within the regional office to support importers in order to achieve the agreed sales (production, wholesale, retail) and Sales-CSI targets.
• Acts as custodian of the Group brands.
• Cares for and advises dealers in all matters related to automobile sales including implementation of dealer marketing activities. Conducts regular market visits to review operations in order to monitor the Importers performance.

Requirements

• Min. 5 years experience in Automotive industry, in vehicles sales and/or aftersales in co-operation with Dealers / Importers.
• Strong commercial background with good knowledge of accounting and financial statements (profit and loss account, balance sheet).
• Good knowledge of current relevant IT systems and IT applications.
• Well-developed coaching and negotiating skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Results-driven self-starter with strong initiative.
• Degree in business administration or relevant.
• Fluent in English and ideally Arabic.

About the Company

We lead in the creation and delivery of innovative workforce solutions and services that enable our clients to win in the changing world of work.

ManpowerGroup powers the success of many of the world's most dynamic organizations. We deliver innovative workforce solutions that enhance competitiveness, increase efficiency and spur productivity. Combining global reach with local expertise - 3600 offices in over 80 countries - we know the changing world of work and bring a deep understanding of the companies we work for and the industries we service.

ManpowerGroup entered the Middle East in December 2007 after acquiring local company Clarendon Parker, thus bringing 15 years in-depth local knowledge combined with a global footprint and industry shaping expertise and thought leadership. Manpower Middle East supports clients in the Middle East and North Africa regions. Our business is aligned to key skill specializations to ensure our clients requirements are met by expert and knowledgeable consultants that understand your industry and role requirement.

Our consultants are experts in finding the right talent across all industries in a broad-range of occupations including: