Dealer Manager Middle East & Africa (North)

Dealer Manager Middle East & Africa (North) page is loaded## Dealer Manager Middle East & Africa (North)locations: Lainate (MI), Italytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: JR-0070526# **What we offer:**Baoli EMEA is a member of Germany’s KION Group AG, one of the world’s largest material handling equipment and solutions providers. Baoli EMEA offers affordable forklift trucks, warehouse equipment, and spare parts to its customers across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Dealer Manager to oversee the Middle East & North African market. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining strong relationships with our network of independent dealers, enabling them to successfully sell Baoli forklift trucks. This position does not involve direct sales to end customers but focuses on supporting and empowering our dealers to maximize their sales potential.Given the diverse cultural, economic, and linguistic landscape of the Middle East & North Africa, including countries such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Senegal, Ivory Coast, etc., this role requires a nuanced understanding and capabilities to navigate these differences effectively.We are a small but growing team in which you have the chance to have a real impact on customer satisfaction, to implement your ideas, to personally grow and to jointly shape the future of Baoli EMEA.Please note: Full proficiency in English and French is essential. Arabic language skills are a big plus for effective communication, as our network partners are located across the region.**Your responsibilities*** Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with the existing network of independent dealers.* Identify, recruit, and onboard new dealers to expand market coverage.* Track and analyze sales performance metrics for dealers, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.* Collaborate with dealers to set and achieve sales targets.* Lead and manage sales across the Middle East & North African region, set sales targets, and motivate all dealers to achieve objectives.* Provide training and support to dealers on Baoli’s products, features, and specifications.* Collaborate with the marketing team to develop promotional materials and sales tools to assist dealers in their efforts.* Demonstrate a deep understanding of the cultural, economic, and business etiquette of the Middle East & North African region.* Adapt communication styles and strategies to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders in the region.* Conduct thorough market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential challenges in the Middle East & North African market.* Develop and implement effective sales strategies in alignment with Baoli’s business objectives.# **Tasks and Qualifications:****Qualifications*** Proven experience in dealers management, preferably in the material handling equipment industry.* Degree in a technical or commercial field or equivalent experience related to the industry.* Proven track record in managing and expanding dealers networks.* Strong understanding of the Middle East & North African market and business landscape.* High level of familiarity with international payment methods and credit collection.* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across different cultures and languages.* Full proficiency in English and French is essential. Arabic language skills are a big plus.* Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain successful relationships with independent dealers.* Strategic thinker with the ability to understand dealers needs and to coach dealer how to run effectively their business.* Substantial experience in the material handling industry as well as pre-existing relationships with distributors and/or end-customers are highly desired.* Willingness to travel extensively within the Middle East & North African region as needed.**What we offer*** A company with a future: Baoli EMEA is a growing organization in a very dynamic market. As part of the German KION Group, we are establishing a credible foundation for long-term success.* Various privileges: Possibilities for regular remote work, attractive compensations & employee benefits, chances to learn new professional skills, an open and friendly working environment.Headquarter office: Lainate (MI) - ItalyIf you want to be part of keeping the world moving, the KION Group is the right place. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, our solutions improve the flow of material and information within factories, warehouses, and distribution centers. KION´s success is based on ourmore than 42,000 committed international employees. With our international brands Linde Material Handling, STILL and Baoli and the regional brands Fenwick, and OM, the KION Group represents the highest possible level of technology and service expertise in the area of forklifts and warehouse technology. Dematic with its automated material handling solutions improve the intralogistics processes in warehouses, production and distribution. We offer interesting jobs and exciting international career opportunities, both in our regional and global operating units and in our overarching group functions within an innovative, forward-looking and fast-growing sector. Our culture is driven by our corporate values: Integrity, Collaboration, Courage and Excellence.