• Manage day-to-day operations of the showroom, ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
• Oversee sales activities, including customer interactions, negotiations, and closing deals.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE regulations related to HR, sales, and business operations.
• Develop and execute effective business strategies and marketing plans to boost sales and market presence.
• Lead and support the sales team, providing training and professional development opportunities.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with suppliers for timely vehicle procurement.
• Handle administrative duties, including budgeting, financial reporting, and record-keeping.
• Resolve operational issues to ensure smooth functioning of the showroom.
• Foster strong relationships with customers, partners, and stakeholders.
• Stay informed about market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.
• Oversee local operations, including car logistics, subcontractor management, auto services, and parts suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations and participate in events and exhibitions.
• Conduct business negotiations and build a community of local customers.
• Manage all aspects of the business canvas to ensure efficient and successful operations.
• Proficiently use CRM software to track sales, customer interactions, and inventory.
• Handle banking transactions and manage various types of contracts, including ownership transfers.
• Comply with RTA rules and maintain up-to-date knowledge of local financial and operational regulations.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports of all local activities in English and submit them to the board of directors.
• Envision future business opportunities, propose action plans and strategic plans.
• Conduct competitor analysis and provide insights.
• Think out of the box, be innovative, creative, and a problem solver.
• Manage the events, community building.
• Native Arabic speaker with fluent English skills.
• Must have resided in the UAE for at least the past 6 years.
• Proven experience in managing business operations, preferably in the automotive industry.
• In-depth knowledge of UAE laws and regulations related to HR, sales, and business operations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Passion for classic and vintage cars with an understanding of their unique market.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Proficiency in CRM software.
• Experience handling banking transactions and various types of contracts.
• Knowledge of RTA rules and local financial and operational regulations.
• Strong analytical skills for competitor analysis and strategic planning.
• Innovative, creative, and adept at problem-solving.
• Additional language skills would be a plus.