• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic plans to drive automotive trading operations across MENA and African markets, focusing on market penetration and expansion.
• Market Analysis: Conduct thorough market research to identify emerging trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscapes, informing decision-making and strategy development.
• Supply Chain Management: Oversee the end-to-end supply chain, ensuring efficient procurement, inventory management, and distribution processes to meet market demands.
• Sales and Distribution Oversight: Manage sales operations and distribution channels, setting performance targets, and ensuring the achievement of sales objectives.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, clients, and key stakeholders to foster partnerships and drive business growth.
• Financial Management: Develop and manage budgets, monitor financial performance, and implement measures to ensure profitability and cost- effectiveness.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all trading activities comply with local and international regulations, industry standards, and company policies.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Skills
20 years in automotive trading, market expansion, and business development for automotive dealership/distribution including heavy machineries and equipment
Led all strategic, operational, marketing, and customer relations activities for both local and international markets
Experience:
• Demonstrate expertise in leading the technical team for managing and directing entire maintenance activities of the company, producing optimum efficiency.
• Skilled in initiating, implementing and managing the facility maintenance program with an emphasis on planning, scheduling and preventative/predictive/productive
• Adept at generating structured technical reports and documentation to serve as a handy resource to resolve operational issues.
• Customer Relations & Branding – Develop strategies to enhance customer satisfaction, brand positioning, and loyalty in competitive markets.
• Industry Knowledge – Stay updated on global automotive trends, emerging technologies, and market dynamics to maintain a competitive edge.
• Analyze market trends to adopt advancements that maintain profitability.
• Negotiate business sales contracts, contributing to major success factors for the company.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineer , Automotive
Engineering, Business Administration or a related field.
• In-depth knowledge of building construction.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency in financial management and budgeting.
Compensation:
• Competitive Salary + Incentives or Full Profit Sharing