Automotive Sales & Distribution Manager

Looking for an experienced Automotive Sales & Distribution Manager to lead dealer development and day-to-day commercial operations for a new automotive products distribution business. The role will focus on developing relationships with automotive detailing centres, installers, workshops and dealerships across the UAE, generating B2B sales, managing dealer accounts and coordinating orders, inventory and deliveries. The successful candidate must be commercially driven, organised and comfortable managing both field sales and sales administration. **Key Responsibilities:** * Identify, approach and onboard automotive detailing centres, installers, workshops and dealerships across the UAE. * Build and maintain a strong network of active dealer accounts. * Conduct regular dealer visits, product presentations and demonstrations. * Generate quotations, sales orders and invoices through the company’s operating system. * Manage dealer enquiries, follow-ups, repeat orders and account relationships. * Monitor sales performance, dealer activity and market opportunities. * Coordinate product availability, inventory requirements and order fulfilment. * Support purchasing forecasts and communicate stock requirements to management. * Coordinate deliveries with couriers, logistics providers and customers. * Maintain accurate dealer, pricing, sales and inventory records. * Follow up on customer payments and overdue accounts in coordination with the accounting team. * Coordinate product training, technical support and warranty cases with the relevant technical team. * Support exhibitions, dealer events, marketing campaigns and product launches. * Provide regular reports on sales, dealer pipeline, inventory movement and market feedback. **Requirements**: * Minimum five years of experience in the automotive industry. * At least three years of UAE experience in B2B automotive sales, wholesale distribution, dealer development or account management. * Fluent spoken and written Arabic and English. * Valid UAE driving licence. * Strong knowledge of the UAE automotive aftermarket. * Proven ability to develop new business and manage long-term customer accounts. * Comfortable using CRM, inventory, invoicing or ERP systems. * Good understanding of quotations, pricing, margins, payment collection and stock coordination. * Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills. * Willingness to travel regularly across Abu Dhabi, Dubai and the other Emirates. **Primary Location:** Abu Dhabi **Work arrangement:** Office and field-based **Compensation:** Fixed salary plus performance-based commission Job Type: Full-time Application Question(s): * Do you have a UAE driver's license? Experience: * Automotive industry: 3 years (Required) Language: * Arabic (Required) Work Location: In person