Area Manager -Sales

Porsche Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Area Manager for their Sales Department. This exciting role involves managing market and business development projects across various markets while supporting the dealer network to enhance market share. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in premium automotive sales, a strong grasp of business KPIs, and excellent interpersonal skills. With a focus on strategic planning and execution, you will play a crucial role in driving sales targets and ensuring operational excellence. If you are a self-motivated professional with a passion for the automotive industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience in premium automotive sales or similar.
• Strong understanding of automotive business KPIs and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute market development projects across assigned markets.
• Drive wholesale, order intake, and retail targets for the region.

Skills

Sales Management

Market Development

Interpersonal Skills

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Automotive

Degree in Economics

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Porsche Middle East and Africa FZE is offering an exciting role as an Area Manager in the Sales Department. You will manage and execute market and business development projects across assigned markets, consulting and supporting the Porsche dealer network within their region to boost market share. We seek a professional to represent the Porsche brand in all customer and prospect relations. The Area Sales Manager will drive wholesale, order intake, and retail targets in assigned markets.

Job Responsibilities

• Primary point of contact for their markets for all Sales, Marketing, PR, Network Development and Finance related topics.
• Responsible for management and achievement of Sales targets as well as all supporting KPI and projects in all operational areas of Sales, Marketing, PR, Network Development or Finance.
• Work alongside Head of Region in all strategic and planning topics related to their markets.
• Constantly obtain full overview of all activities in their markets and represent their markets' interest within PME.
• Support Director Sales in department projects / administrative tasks ensuring smooth operation of the sales business.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Business Administration, Automotive, Economics or other relevant field of Education.
• 6 years experience in relevant function within premium automotive / in wholesale level or similar organizations.
• International work experience required.
• Excellent understanding of automotive business KPI.
• Advanced in Microsoft Word, Excel, PP, proficient computer skills incl. MS office applications.
• High level of proficiency in spoken and written English, Arabic, French or German are an advantage.
• Cultural sensitivity, strong interpersonal skills, ambitious, creative and self-organized, persuasiveness (implementation of objectives).
• Self-motivator and willingness of extensive travelling within the Africa Region.