Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth in 1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of Commitment, Care & Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in the community. We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel, Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction, Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group employs approximately 2000 people from 41 different nationalities, which contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.United Diesel is specialized in commercial vehicles and is the authorized distributor of Renault Trucks, Tata Motor, Buses and Trucks. It offers complete after Sales Services and provides innovative transport solutions.Job PurposeThe job holder is responsible to formulate and implement the overall UD Aftersales Department\'s annual strategy and business plan to ensure alignment with the Company\'s and Group\'s goals and objectives. Leads and manages Aftersales activities by monitoring staff, driving sales performance, planning, executing marketing initiatives/campaigns and optimizing utilization of market potential to maximize business revenue and achieve profits while ensuring high level of customer satisfaction at every step.The job holder is responsible for communication with manufacturer principal (Renault, UD, TATA, UC) and also assumes Profit & Loss responsibility for the departmentJob Responsibilities
Participate in the formulation of the functional strategy for the year (including identifying projects to be taken-up during the year) to prepare and deliver performance as per budget.
Monitor financial budget in terms of gross profit for service & spare parts to ensure maximum efficiency.
Examine branch performance on regular basis to ensure customer satisfaction, retention and business development
Development of infrastructure and capacity utilization to maximize revenue generation.
Formulate plans to introduce new service related product to improve profitability.
Setting, Managing and Monitoring the financial budgets in terms of agreed profit and sales margins and minimizing operating expenses and capital expenditure for Parts and workshop.
The introduction, compliance sustainment of all Distributor and Manufacturer operating standards
Ensuring the accurate, tracking, distribution, and visualization of all customer satisfaction & Fix it Right results
Ensuring the compliance of all Distributor Warranty policies and procedure and ongoing audits of warranty practices within all branches.
Conducting feasibility, capacity, time and motion studies to ensure that all branches have the correct manpower, equipment, process and facility requirement in order to service all vehicles
Ensuring that each staff member works in a safe, environmental friendly and risk free environment
Conducting, compiling & distributing technical reports in a timely, quality and professional manner to the distributor to ensure sustainment of all Early Detection/ Early Resolution activities
Providing reports on operational, financial and process activities to management as required.
Analyse and approve parts orders.
Monitor Vehicle Recall activity and Warranty reimbursement, Parts availability, stock months, Parts loss sales
Ensuring Parts pricing are in line as per co and manufacturer guidelines.
Develop and maintain relationships with principals, manufacturers and suppliers in order to maximize support
Establishes and adjusts selling prices in consultation with DGM/GM by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand.
Closely work with sales departments and develop complementing initiatives to ensure that efficiencies are achieved in all areas of the business through introducing and streamlining best practiced processes and procedures to a customer centric culture
Analyse/assess operational processes, identify potential risks and ensure compliance with all established policies, procedures and regulations to ensure that the interests of UD are protected at all time
Lead, motivate and develop subordinates in order to achieve required levels of performance and competency. Build a high performance sales culture to deliver maximum sales and exceed budgets
Prepare (monthly, quarterly, annual) sales performance report and submit to GM
Ensure compliance with ISO Quality standard, and Facilitate the conduct of internal and external quality audit
Job RequirementsQualificationsBachelor Degree Any Mechanical or Automobile degree would added advantageExperienceMinimum 5 years\' experience in Management Level in the automotive sector preferably in commercial vehicles; UAE experience would be an added advantage Substantial track record of exceeding sales quotas and goalsKnowledge & SkillsProven knowledge of effective sales strategies and best practices Knowledge of inventory control and management Knowledge and experience of the automotive sector (with specific emphasis on Commercial Vehicles or Heavy equipment) in the local market Knowledge of the practical application of automotive and electronic technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, equipment, etc. Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction Proficient in English language (verbal and written)At Al Rostamani Group, we seek talented people who work hard to achieve great things. We consider not only your skills and experience, but also your passion for the role, your desire to learn and how well you align with our core values of care, commitment and vision. If this position represents an opportunity you wish to pursue, we invite you to apply.