Vehicle Estimator

Job description / Role

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day

Overview of the role:

The job holder is responsible for examining the body and engine of the used vehicles to ensure that they meet all the requirements established by the CoE Used Cars department. He/she are required to make sure all vehicles are accurately inspected and check the history with intercompany systems and traffic authorities. He/she will coordinate with various departments such as admin, sales, buying and pricing to ensure the maximize profits generated from the vehicles.

What you will do:

Evaluate Vehicles
- Achieve a volume of 600 appraisals monthly
- Inspect cars for trade-in coming from Showroom activity, inspect cars coming for cash buy, support in the inspection of cars coming for service to the workshop.
- Utilize the available trade-in tool, Check & capture picture body damage, engine, accessories, leaks, tiers, AC, and any other vehicle failures
- Test the vehicle conditions in the road to ensure accurate inspection

Check Vehicles
- Check and highlight the vehicle history in terms of accidents, job repairs and service within Al Futtaim systems
- Check the vehicles history and fines by utilizing the traffic authority system and insurance claims

Administration & Reporting
- Send inspection reports to assigned buyer via mail and ensure the good reception of it
- Follow the admin job designed after the unit inspection (Internally with the admin/sales team & Externally with the traffic authorities' systems or customers)
- Work collaboratively and closely with prep centre and part departments to feed the (Pricing team or Sales team) with the accurate conditions of the vehicles

Requirements

Required Skills to be successful:
- Minimum 3 years experience in similar role
- Arabic speaker
- Good communication skills
- Based in Alain or willing to relocate

About the Team:

This role will be reporting to Used Cars National Sales Manager / Branch Manager

What equips you for the role:
- Bachelor degree or Diploma
- Good communication skills (written and verbal)
- Knowledgeable in Bodyshop, service, diagnostic and mechanical
- Technically solid to detect damages, mechanical issues, gearbox problems, tires issues, chassis accidents, repaint works or other repairs done on a car
- Driving License Manual & Automatic is must.

About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world's most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.

We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.

We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.

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.