Used Car Manager – Luxury Automotive

Inspire Selection; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury automotive brand is seeking a Used Car Sales Manager to enhance used vehicle sales through strategic marketing initiatives, manage dealer relationships, and ensure growth in the MENA region. The role requires strong organizational, project management, and communication skills. Candidates should have a solid understanding of dealer business drivers and be ready to travel at short notice. Join a leading firm specializing in high-caliber recruitment within the region.

Qualifications

• Experience in dealer business processes and operational needs.
• Ability to develop marketing initiatives to enhance market share.
• Strong multitasking abilities and detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement strategic marketing initiatives for used vehicle sales.
• Collaborate with business managers on marketing campaigns.
• Monitor KPIs related to used vehicle sales across the region.
• Manage training and standards for used vehicle sales processes.

Skills

Business acumen

Project management

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

A luxury brand in the automotive industry is seeking a Used Car Sales Manager to enhance used vehicle sales through the dealer channel, managing the full trade cycle with effective used vehicle sales strategies. The role involves establishing robust programmes and processes for sustainable growth, aiming for used cars to represent 33% of dealer sales in the MENA region.

The Used Car Manager will deploy the ‘Approved’ Programme at the market level. This high-visibility role across the MENA region requires interfacing with all levels of Importer and Dealer management. The position is primarily office-based, with significant time spent working directly with regional markets.

Preference will be given to candidates available on short notice and based in the region, ideally in the UAE.

The Role

• Define, develop, and implement strategic and tactical marketing initiatives to increase market share, brand awareness, consideration, and loyalty.
• Develop and deliver marketing campaigns to support profitable business growth.
• Collaborate with Regional Business Managers to ensure an integrated approach to regional marketing, following group processes and guidelines regarding Brand, Advertising, and Marketing budgets.
• Manage the Approved Programme across the MENA region.
• Serve as the key regional contact for central used car operations.
• Monitor and track KPIs related to used vehicle sales across the region.
• Deploy and audit used vehicle sales processes and standards.
• Develop used vehicle competency training across the MENA network.
• Manage and audit retail representation standards.
• Develop and implement ‘Approved’ branding and POS marketing strategies.

Job Category

Administration & Secretarial

• High level of business acumen.
• Understanding of dealer business drivers and processes.
• Operational or field experience.
• Ability to balance strategic and operational needs.

Competencies

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to multitask.
• Responsive and able to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Project management and negotiation skills.
• Resourcefulness and innovative thinking.
• Initiative-driven.
• Team player with collaborative attitude.
• Good listening skills and willingness to learn.
• Discretion with sensitive information.
• Results-oriented with high standards.
• Motivated and passionate about our people and company.
• Flexibility to travel at short notice.

About The Company

Inspire Selection is a professional recruitment firm specializing in connecting talented individuals with suitable opportunities. Known for honesty and integrity, we source high-caliber candidates across sectors including HR, Admin, Banking, IT, Finance, Legal, Sales, and Marketing, primarily in the UAE and the wider Middle East region.