Vehicle Export Sales Manager

CHINA AUTO CAIEC FZE; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CHINA AUTO CAIEC FZE in Dubai seeks a seasoned business development professional to expand vehicle exports and high-end vehicle modifications across the GCC. You will build strong relationships with clients, distributors and partners, and conduct market research to identify new opportunities.

You will manage the full export cycle, from negotiations to logistics and payment, while mitigating risks. The role requires 3+ years in international trade within automotive sectors, with hands-on GCC

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in international trade or overseas business development in the automotive sector.
• Strong experience in the Middle East/GCC market and regulatory environment.
• Automotive product expertise including vehicle specs, pricing, and life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand business opportunities for vehicle exports, trading, and modifications in the GCC.
• Identify and maintain relationships with clients, distributors, and channel partners.
• Conduct market research on industry trends, demand, pricing, competitors, and regulations.
• Manage the export process end-to-end: evaluation, negotiation, logistics, customs, delivery, and payment.
• Monitor risks across commercial, operational, and trade aspects.
• Be the primary contact for clients and ensure timely issue resolution and long-term relations.
• Coordinate with headquarters and regional stakeholders; support Dubai office operations and trade events.

Skills

English proficiency

Client relationships

Market research

Negotiation

Logistics coordination

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand business opportunities for new vehicle exports, used vehicle trading, and high‑end vehicle modification across the GCC region.
• Identify, acquire and maintain strong relationships with clients, distributors, and channel partners.
• Conduct market research and analyze automotive industry trends, customer demand, pricing, competitors, and regional regulations to identify new business opportunities.
• Manage the complete sales and export process, including project evaluation, contract negotiation, logistics coordination, customs clearance, delivery, and payment collection.
• Monitor and mitigate commercial, operational, and trade‑related risks throughout the export process.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring excellent customer service, timely issue resolution, and long‑term business relationships.
• Coordinate effectively with headquarters and internal departments while maintaining strong communication with regional clients and stakeholders.
• Support the daily operations of the Dubai office, including inventory coordination, warehouse liaison, and participation in trade exhibitions and industry events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in international trade or overseas business development, with a demonstrable track record in the automotive sector.
• Proven experience in the Middle East and GCC market: hands‑on foreign trade experience in the region is essential, with familiarity with local business practices, cultural norms, and regulatory environment. Experience with Central Asia markets is an added advantage.
• Automotive product expertise: strong understanding of automotive vehicles and auto parts, including vehicle specifications, pricing structures, and product life cycle. Experience with used car valuation and high‑end vehicle modifications is highly valued.
• Supply‑chain and trade‑channel competence: proven experience in managing automotive supply‑chain channels, import and export marketing, logistics coordination, and related trade‑compliance procedures (letters of credit, customs documentation, certificates of origin).
• Full professional proficiency in English (oral and written); English must be used as the primary working language for client negotiations, business correspondence, and daily operations. Mandarin proficiency is a strong advantage for HQ coordination and reporting.