Are you ready to lead the growth of a new passenger car dealership in Saudi Arabia?
Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to oversee their dealership, with the potential to add additional locations within the next couple of years.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in a start-up environment and has the drive to lead a business from the ground up. You will have full P&L responsibility, working closely with the leadership team to shape and execute the dealership’s vision, with a clear path to expansion in the near future.
The Role
- Lead the operational and strategic direction of the dealership, ensuring profitability and growth.
- Oversee all day-to-day operations including sales, aftersales, customer service, and marketing.
- Build and develop a high-performing team, driving a culture of excellence.
- Ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty, fostering long-term relationships.
- Work closely with the corporate office on expansion plans for future sites.
- Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance to meet targets.
- Implement innovative strategies to increase market share and brand presence.
Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience in a General Manager or senior leadership role within the automotive industry.
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing P&L responsibilities.
- Leadership skills with a focus on team development and performance management.
- A track record of success in achieving growth and profitability in a competitive market.
- Knowledge of the Saudi Arabian market would be a distinct advantage, although not essential.
What’s On Offer
Base salary SR 45,000 per month plus performance-related bonus, housing allowance, private
This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious company with significant plans for growth. If you are a motivated with the skills to make an immediate impact, we would love to hear from you.
Are you an experienced automotive General Manager looking for your next challenge?
Our client is a highly respected automotive dealership in Saudi Arabia with facilities in key strategic locations. They are seeking a driven and experienced General Manager to join their team. Reporting to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the business and brand across the Kingdom by maximising the full potential of all revenue streams, being the leader in customer experience and building strong and sustainable OEM relationships
The Role
- Developing a strategy to increase revenue and profit in all areas of the business in accordance with the growth plan
- Ensuring all management and employees are committed to customer satisfaction and process excellence
- You will lead your people through demonstrating key behaviours, holding those accountable to the company and brand values, and incorporating impactful and skilled monthly reviews, team briefs and performance management practices.
- Controlling the division’s cash flow, stocks and assets to achieve a satisfactory return on investment
Ideal Candidate
- A fluent Arabic speaker with at least ten years’ experience as General Manager of a passenger car brand in the Middle East.
- Strong leadership capability, ability to communicate a vision and gain buy-in and commitment from the team, strong at developing and coaching others and creating an empowering ethos in a multi-cultural business
- Passion for the customer, and enjoy interacting with them one to one and ensuring unforgettable experiences
- A Commercial mindset, with an entrepreneurial spirit, owning and influencing your P&L whilst understanding the constraints and requirements of a large privately-owned environment with multiple stakeholders
- The ability to engage and build rapport with individuals at all levels and influence others.
- A modern outlook, keeping up to date with current social media channels like Instagram, YouTube, TikTok etc., and business networks such as LinkedIn
The Package
Base salary range between SR 60,000 – SR 65,000 per month TAX-FREE, plus an excellent bonus potential alongside additional benefits such as accommodation, car, annual business class air ticket etc
Application
Apply with your up-to-date CV. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion call us on +44 (0) 20 8681 1111
HCP Automotive is the Middle East's leading automotive recruitment and search consultancy, working across all areas, from independent garages to dealer groups and OEMs.
