Commercial Relations Manager

Job description / Role

Job Purpose

To manage the relationships with government entities (namely Ministry of Economy and Department of Economic Development, and with other public administrations as required) for escalated customer related matters (complaints) and representing Al Tayer Motors in governmental agencies.

Roles and Responsibilities

Liaise with governmental entities (namely Ministry of Economy and Department of Economic Development), and act as the main point of contact to track customer complaints
* Manage customer complaints and customer relations for issues escalated to the Ministry of Economy and Department of Economics Development and other public administrations
* Represent Al Tayer Motors in government agencies as required
* Analyze complaint trends and proceed with active meetings with relevant department managers
* Ensure compliance with requirements in terms of process, documentation, etc.
* Coordinate with respective functions to familiarize with any background information about specific customers and their respective complaints, including checking internal records.
* Involve required stakeholders in managing complaints (concerned customers, respective brand GMs, etc.)
* Analyze evidence, customer complaints, and evaluate findings, present and summarize resolutions and ensure solutions offered to the customers best meet the needs of Al Tayer Motors
* Ensure that the solution is in line with any regulations or contractual obligations
* Ensure prompt action is taken to resolve related customer complaints brought to attention from governmental entities and/or public administrations
* Ensure records are kept for all customer complaints from government entities (namely Ministry of Economy) and their solutions
* Represent the voice of Al Tayer Motors and provide input to Ministry of Economy, Department of Economic Development, and Consumer protection for the development of new rules and regulations that the government intends to apply or launch
* Maintain formal, collaborative relations with all governmental entities to ensure a coordinated approach on government relations at all levels

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

* Bachelor's or Master's Degree in any discipline
* Five to eight years of relevant experience
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Excellent customer service orientation
* Strong inter-personal skills
* Strong problem solving and analytical skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards

About the Company

Established in 1979, Al Tayer Group is a privately-held, diversified company with operations in 12 countries in the Middle East and beyond. With over 7,800 employees from 95 different nationalities, the Group has its headquarters in Dubai, UAE.

Al Tayer Group operates leading, quality-focused businesses in automobile sales and service, luxury and lifestyle retail, perfumes and cosmetics distribution, engineering as well as interiors contracting. The Groups portfolio includes several of the worlds leading brands such as Armani, Bvlgari, Banana Republic, Ford, Ferrari, Gucci, Gap, Harvey Nichols and Maserati. The Group operates over 180 stores across multiple markets in the Middle East. In addition, Al Tayer Group has investments in commercial real estate, contracting, supply chain management, precision tools manufacturing and travel agency services.