BYD Sales Team Lead

Job Requisition ID: 173357 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

Overview of the role:

To supervise & lead the performance of the BYD retail sales team across stores and pop-up locations, ensuring achievement of sales targets, delivery of exceptional customer experiences, and execution of operational excellence in line with BYD brand standards.

What you will need:

Team Leadership/Supervision & Performance

• Lead, coach, and motivate a team of Sales Executives to achieve individual and team sales targets.
• Monitor daily performance metrics including leads, test drives, and conversions.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback and development plans.

Customer Experience Management

• Ensure consistent delivery of a premium customer journey across all touchpoints.
• Resolve escalated customer issues and support the team in complex sales negotiations.
• Champion a customer-first culture and ensure alignment with BYD brand values.

Operational Management

• Oversee daily operations of retail stores and pop-ups, ensuring readiness, cleanliness, and compliance with visual merchandising standards.
• Coordinate with marketing and events teams to support activations and campaigns.
• Manage inventory levels, vehicle display, and test drive logistics.

Reporting & Standards

• Track and report on sales performance, customer feedback, and market trends.
• Provide insights to senior management to support strategic planning and continuous improvement.

Collaboration

• Liaise with HR, training, and product teams to ensure team readiness and product knowledge.
• Work closely with aftersales and delivery teams to ensure seamless customer handover.

What you will need:

Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: 

• Written and spoken English is a must; 2nd language (Arabic/Russian/Mandarin) is beneficial
• 4-5 years sales experience preferability in mid-luxury retail industry
• 1-2 Years supervising/leading teams
• Valid UAE Driving License

Job Related Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for customer service and the automotive industry.
• Upselling skills and ability to create value from new products
• Exceptional written and spoken communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills, with evident ability to influence customer choices
• Excellent planning and scheduling
• Ability to multitask
• Understanding and experience with Microsoft Office applications, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Required mindsets and behaviors

• Adherence to Al-Futtaim core values of respect, integrity, collaboration and excellence
• Charismatic personality that gains customer confidence and trust
• Established work ethic
• Adaptive and open to adopting new selling strategies and encompassing feedback
• Personally accountable for actions
• Self-motivated and immune to allowing external market forces influence individual performance
• Results oriented
• Personally driven to grow and progress within the company

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