Key Account Manager, Dubai based

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global automotive company is seeking a Key Account Manager for Saudi Arabia. This role focuses on driving sales performance and ensuring compliance with brand standards through effective importer partnerships. Candidates should have 6-8 years of automotive sales experience, fluency in English and Arabic, and strong negotiation skills. Competitive salary with family benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive package

Family benefits

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of automotive sales experience managing the Saudi market.
• Fluency in English and Arabic essential.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, steer, and monitor importer sales performance.
• Manage market analysis, business planning, and performance reviews.
• Oversee marketing execution and dealer network development.

Skills

Sales

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in business or related field

Job description

Overview

This role oversees commercial performance and strategic sales development across Saudi Arabia, driving growth, profitability, and brand excellence through importer partnerships. The position requires strong sales leadership, market insight, and the ability to influence across regional and importer levels.

Client Details

The client is a leading global premium automotive brand with a strong regional presence and a commitment to innovation, performance, and customer experience. The Middle East office manages strategic market operations, brand standards, and importer development across the region.

Description

The Key Account Manager for Saudi Arabia is responsible for planning, steering, and monitoring importer sales performance to achieve wholesale, retail, and customer satisfaction targets. The role involves managing business planning, market analysis, and performance reviews, while ensuring adherence to brand retail standards. Key responsibilities include optimizing sales channels (corporate, fleet, and retail), overseeing marketing execution, supporting dealer network development, and ensuring compliance with reporting and operational processes. The position also requires active market engagement, participation in key events, and implementation of product, pricing, and facility strategies in collaboration with regional teams.

Profile

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's or master's degree in business or a related field, with 6-8 years of automotive sales experience with experience managing the Saudi market. They possess strong commercial acumen, leadership presence, and fluency in English and Arabic. The role suits a self-driven professional with strong negotiation and communication skills, deep understanding of Saudi automotive culture, and the ability to travel frequently within the Kingdom.

Job Offer

A competitive package + family benefits

Skills

• sales