SALES MANAGER - AUTO PARTS

Industry: Automotive Spare Parts Experience: 7–10+ years | Automotive Parts Industry We are looking for an experienced Sales Manager – Auto Parts to lead our sales operations and drive business growth across the UAE automotive spare parts market. Key Responsibilities • Drive monthly and annual sales revenue and gross profit targets. • Develop and execute sales strategies for retail and wholesale customers. • Identify and develop new customers and business opportunities. • Build strong relationships with key accounts and existing customers. • Monitor sales performance, market trends, competitor pricing, and customer requirements. • Develop pricing strategies, promotions, bundled offerings, upselling and cross-selling initiatives. • Lead, coach and motivate the sales team to achieve targets. • Drive sales of new products and manage the complete sales cycle. • Conduct regular customer visits and follow-ups to increase sales volume. • Work closely with the Service and other departments to increase internal parts sales. • Manage sales forecasting, demand planning and inventory requirements. • Monitor stock movement, aging, slow-moving and obsolete parts. • Maintain optimal inventory levels based on UAE market demand. • Track KPIs including revenue, gross profit, stock turnover and lost sales. • Prepare monthly sales and departmental performance reports. • Ensure compliance with UAE VAT regulations, import/export procedures and company policies. • Manage day-to-day operations of the Auto Parts Sales Department. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree or MBA. • 7–10+ years of experience in the UAE automotive spare parts industry. • Strong knowledge of the UAE auto spare parts market, local regulations, land borders, customer expectations and regional logistics. • Experience with Japanese, Korean, Chinese, American and/or European vehicle parts. • Strong leadership, team management and business development skills. • Experience in inventory planning and demand forecasting. • Strong analytical, reporting and financial awareness. • Proficiency in inventory management systems and MS Office. • Knowledge of UAE VAT and import/export procedures. • Valid UAE driving license. • Preferred age range: 35–45 years (flexibility for exceptional candidates). Show more Show less