General Manager – Sales (Automotive industry)
On-siteDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Summary
Lead sales operations and strategic growth for global OEM partners including Toyota, BMW, and Volkswagen by managing high-performing teams and closing large-scale, complex deals. Negotiate contracts, navigate complex organizational structures to influence senior decision-makers, and drive business growth within the high-end automotive segment. Maintain an extensive network of senior-level contacts across the industry while leveraging deep product knowledge to deliver world-class solutions. Based in Dubai with a willingness to travel to OEM offices and events. Requires 10+ years of automotive OEM sales experience and a strong track record of motivating teams to achieve ambitious targets.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in sales within the automotive industry
- significant experience in OEM sales
- deep understanding of the OEM ecosystem
- Proven experience in working directly with top-tier OEMs like Toyota, BMW, Volkswagen, Nissan, MG, BYD, Chery
- Established and extensive network of senior-level contacts within OEMs
- Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and influence decision-makers
- In-depth understanding of automotive products, technologies, and market trends, particularly within the high-end and luxury automotive segments
- Proven track record in leading and managing high-performing sales teams
- Strong ability to motivate and inspire a team towards achieving ambitious sales targets
- Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills
- ability to close large-scale, complex deals
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field
- The candidate must be based in Dubai
- willingness to travel as needed to OEM offices, events, and conferences
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- High level of integrity and professionalism
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Proficiency in CRM software and sales reporting tools
Desired Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree
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