Managing Director

BYD; Dubai; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a proactive Senior Manager to lead their marketing team in the Middle East. This role requires at least 15 years of experience in the automotive industry and a deep understanding of the Middle Eastern market. The successful candidate will drive business growth and lead strategic marketing initiatives. The position is based in Dubai, UAE, and offers an opportunity to work with a global leader in new energy vehicle technology.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years' experience in the automotive industry.
• At least 5 years serving as a Deputy General Manager or higher.
• Unique insights into the Middle East automotive market.

Responsibilities

• Achieve commercial goals in the Middle East.
• Lead and supervise execution of commercial policies.
• Recruit, guide, and motivate the team.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Positive attitude and integrity-driven

Expertise in designing innovative marketing activities

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a proactive, passionate senior manager to lead our marketing team at a car dealership in the Middle East market. This position is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

As the top leader driving our business expansion, you will achieve business goals through marketing operations, the development and management of distributor channels, and the implementation of strategic marketing initiatives in the Middle East market.

This position requires a strategic and proactive professional with an in-depth understanding of the local automotive industry and a commitment to contributing to the success of a leading global new energy vehicle technology company.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Achieve the commercial goals in the Middle East, drive sales growth of major car models, and take responsibility for local sales performance.
• Lead and supervise the execution of commercial policies to deliver excellent customer experiences across all channels.
• Manage business growth from an omnichannel perspective with a B2B2C mindset.
• Always keep the end customer in mind — understand their needs and collaborate with selected partners to exceed their expectations.
• Establish a high-quality network of partners and distributors to achieve the Middle East region’s business goals.
• Lead the Middle East regional marketing business, including but not limited to advertising placement and marketing initiatives.
• Serve as the company’s brand spokesperson in industry events and key media engagements.
• Recruit, guide, and motivate the team, cultivate talents, and proactively lead performance improvement plans.
• Provide internal stakeholders with relevant market insights, customer feedback, and channel updates.

Key Performance Indicators

• Commercial and channel management metrics
• Sales & delivery goals
• Funnel conversion rates
• Customer satisfaction
• NPS (Net Promoter Score)
• Management & talent development
• Coaching effectiveness
• Performance improvement support

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills at all levels, including international stakeholders.
• Positive attitude, integrity-driven, and passionate, with no non-compliance records throughout their career.
• A minimum of 15 years’ experience in the automotive industry, with at least 5 years serving as a Deputy General Manager or higher at prominent dealers in the Middle East region.
• Unique insights into the Middle East automotive market, along with expertise in designing innovative marketing activities that resonate with local consumers.