# Managing Director – Automotive — Confidential

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Location: Doha, Qatar
Type: full_time · Level: executive
Monthly salary: AED 10,090 to 18,162 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-05
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## Description

We are seeking an accomplished automotive leader to take overall responsibility for a large and diversified automotive business representing multiple international brands.

This is a senior executive leadership role with full responsibility for business strategy, P&L, growth, operational performance, OEM relationships, and the continued development of the automotive portfolio.

The successful candidate will bring strong experience leading a sizeable automotive distribution and dealership business, with the commercial vision and leadership capability to drive sustainable growth and strengthen market position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic and commercial leadership across the automotive business and its portfolio of brands.

• Take full P&L responsibility, driving revenue growth, profitability, market share, and long-term business performance.

• Lead the overall performance of vehicle sales, aftersales, parts, marketing, customer experience, and other related automotive operations.

• Build and maintain strong senior-level relationships with global automotive manufacturers and OEM partners.

• Develop and execute growth strategies, including new brands, market opportunities, business expansion, and strategic partnerships.

• Drive operational excellence across dealerships, showrooms, service facilities, and supporting functions.

• Lead, develop, and empower senior leadership teams while building a strong performance and accountability culture.

• Monitor market developments, customer trends, competitor activity, and changes within the global automotive industry.

• Ensure strong governance, financial discipline, compliance, and alignment with manufacturer standards.

• Work closely with executive leadership on long-term strategy, investment priorities, and future growth of the automotive business.

Qualifications & Experience

• 20+ years of progressive experience within the automotive industry, with significant experience in senior executive leadership positions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Automotive Management, or a related field; MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification would be an advantage.

• Proven experience leading a large-scale, multi-brand automotive distribution or dealership business.

• Strong track record of managing full P&L responsibility and delivering sustainable revenue and profitability growth.

• Extensive experience managing senior relationships with international automotive OEMs and principals.

• Strong understanding of vehicle distribution, retail operations, aftersales, parts, customer experience, and automotive market dynamics.

• GCC or Middle East automotive leadership experience is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to lead senior teams, manage business transformation, and identify new growth opportunities.

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