Sales Director
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About the Role
BYD seeks a seasoned Sales Director to drive expansion in the KSA market, integrating strategic planning, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. The role requires 10+ years of automotive sales management experience with at least 3 years in KSA, and a proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct deep dive research into KSA’s automotive market environment, including regulatory frameworks, consumer behavior, and competitive dynamics
- Develop mid to long term sales goals, localized marketing strategies, and pricing models tailored to regional demand
- Lead end to end execution to achieve quarterly/annual targets
- Establish and scale a localized sales team aligned with KSA’s business landscape
- Define clear, measurable performance metrics and deliver regular industry specific training
- Collaborate closely with internal departments to secure region specific resources
- Proactively monitor KSA’s political, economic, and legal developments and develop contingency plans
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Marketing, Business Administration, Automotive Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred)
- Proficiency in English; Arabic language skills are a strong advantage
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive sales management experience in the automotive sector
- At least 3 years focused on the KSA market
- Proven track record of leading large scale teams to exceed sales targets
- Established network of high profile clients in KSA’s automotive sector
- Deep understanding of premium brand positioning and cultural nuances in KSA
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- We are seeking a seasoned Sales Director to drive our expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) market. This role integrates strategic planning, team leadership, and cross functional collaboration to deliver sustainable, market aligned growth and strengthen our premium brand presence—with a foc
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct deep dive research into KSA’s automotive market environment, including regulatory frameworks (e.g., SASO, MCI), consumer behavior patterns, and competitive dynamics. Develop mid to long term sales goals, localized marketing strategies, and pricing models tailored to regional demand, and lead
- Establish and scale a localized sales team aligned with KSA’s business landscape. Define clear, measurable performance metrics (e.g., sales volume, client retention rate), deliver regular industry specific training (e.g., NEV technical knowledge, premium customer service), and foster a results drive
- Collaborate closely with internal departments (product supply, after sales, procurement) to secure region specific resources, ensuring seamless coordination across the entire customer lifecycle—from order placement to post delivery support—to meet KSA’s high service expectations.
- Proactively monitor KSA’s political, economic, and legal developments (e.g., policy updates on NEVs, import regulations). Identify potential risks (e.g., supply chain disruptions, regulatory changes) and develop robust contingency plans, ensuring full compliance with local laws, ethical standards, a
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Marketing, Business Administration, Automotive Engineering, or a related field (MBA is preferred).
- Proficiency in English; Arabic language skills are a strong advantage for engaging with local stakeholders.
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive sales management experience in the automotive sector, with at least 3 years focused on the KSA market. A proven track record of leading large scale teams to exceed sales targets in a competitive regional landscape is required.
- Strong leadership capabilities, including experience designing and implementing talent development programs and incentive systems for local teams. Prior experience overseeing multi regional sales operations within the Middle East is highly desirable.
- Established network of high profile clients (e.g., corporate fleets, high net worth individuals) in KSA’s automotive sector, with expertise in translating sales strategies into tangible results (e.g., growing market share, improving client lifetime value).
- Deep understanding of premium brand positioning and cultural nuances in KSA; ability to maintain brand integrity while adapting to local preferences. Professional demeanor, resilience, and the ability to perform under high pressure, fast paced market conditions.
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