Al-Futtaim is regarded as a pioneer in the Gulf region's Automotive industry and encompasses every aspect of the Automotive business; from passenger and commercial vehicles and construction equipment sales and service, to used car sales and rental and leasing.

A comprehensive network of showrooms and service centres covers the UAE and Gulf region providing customers with convenience, choice and the highest standards of after sales service. Al-Futtaim represents some of the world's most popular and desirable automotive brands including; Toyota, Lexus, Hino, Honda, Volvo, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge.

We are currently looking to recruit a National Manager - Tyres and Batteries, to work in our Tyres, Batteries & Accessories division in Dubai. The main purpose of the role will be to ensure efficiency,profitability, growth and expansion of business operations through judicious utilisation of both internal and external financial and human resources and opportunities.

The key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Sales, Gross Margin & Net Contribution Performance: Ensuring the achievement of budgeted sales, gross margin & net contribution for both TBA (bulk) & tyre express.
• Franchises & Interaction with Principles: Ensure all brands are procured and priced competitively in the market, coordinating with all Franchise/Principal on day to day basis on matters and issues such as pricing, availability, new product launching, rebate negotiation and distributorship agreement renewals etc.
• Customer visits: Regular customer visits along with Sales Executives for relationship building and also to ensure our products are being given equal importance on their counters and adequate stocks are being maintained.  Visit Government and Fleet Customers and ensure that all tenders are analysed and processed accurately and on time.
• Customers credit limit, outstanding & overdues control: Review time to time credit limit of customers and payment are being collected within the approved credit limit and also monitors customer overdues.
• TBA Administration & Company Policy: Responsible and oversee the TBA/Tyre Express administration are functioning smoothly as per the company policy and procedures. Ensure different units and sections of the division are functioning with smooth interaction.
• Tyre Express/Adnoc new projects study: Study and decide on new locations offered by Emarat & Adnoc and submits feasibility study for the management approvals.
• Manpower, Appraisals & Training: Study the manpower requirement and prepare justifications for the new requirement. Also responsible for existing manpower performance individually and provide necessary support and motivation for performance achievement and staff growth. Recommend necessary staff training based on the job requirements.
• Budgeting & Management Reports: Responsible for yearly budgeting and growth planning. Submit various reports to management such as monthly board report, OPS reports etc.
• Marketing & Advertisements: As per the agreements with our principal, advertisements are being planned in coordination with GMASCO to ensure fulfilment of principal's requirement.

Suitable candidates should have the following skills and experience:

• Be a Post Graduate (Science or Commerce)
• Have 6 - 8 years experience of working in a similar position
• Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Able to manage staff effectively, openly and positively
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to show initiative and motivational skills
• Self motivated, reliable and confident
• Ability to deal effectively with pressure and stress
• Good knowledge of MS Office products