Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Qatar in business development, corporate sales, and government relations, preferably in the automotive industry. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems, along with fluency in Arabic and English, is essential. A strong understanding of the Qatar market and local business environment is expected, and experience in tender management and corporate account development is advantageous.
Description
Job Requisition ID: 180380Established 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 Arab 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 organization 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 dayOverview Of The Role:The Business Development Executive is crucial for expanding GAC & AION's market presence by developing sustainable business relationships beyond traditional retail sales. Focusing on increasing brand visibility, the role involves generating qualified business opportunities and building long-term partnerships with corporate, government, and semi-government sectors. This role demands regular field activities, stakeholder meetings, client visits, community event participation, and collaboration with internal teams like Sales, Marketing, and Management.What You Will Do:Identify and develop new business opportunities within corporate, government, and semi-government organizations, as well as strategic institutional accounts.Build and maintain strong relationships with government entities, corporate organizations, procurement teams, and key decision-makers.Conduct regular corporate visits, presentations, exhibitions, and brand awareness events to promote GAC & AION products and services.Promote GAC & AION brand for Corporate Employee Purchase Programs and generate showroom appointments and vehicle test drives.Identify relevant tenders and coordinate with internal stakeholders while maintaining awareness of market developments and emerging business opportunities.Manage CRM and pipeline, ensuring all customer interactions are recorded and the sales pipeline is updated.Collaborate with Retail Sales and Marketing to maximize business opportunities and support brand awareness.Represent GAC & AION at exhibitions, trade shows, networking events, and other brand activation initiatives; plan and execute an annual calendar of customer engagement activities.Coordinate with the Marketing Department to align business development activities with ongoing campaigns and deliver agreed on-ground support for promotional activations.Support showroom retail targets through lead generation and referral business.Required Skills To Be Successful:Strong business development, lead generation, and account management skills with experience handling corporate and government clients.Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.Knowledge of CRM systems, sales pipeline management, procurement, and tender processes.Ability to plan and execute customer events, brand activations, and networking initiatives.What Qualifies You For The Role:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related field. Equivalent professional qualifications may be considered.Minimum 5 years of experience in Qatar in business development, corporate sales, and government relations; automotive industry experience preferred.Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.Fluent in Arabic and English.Strong understanding of Qatar market and local business environment.Experience in tender management and corporate account development is an advantage.About Al-Futtaim AutomotiveA major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim Automotive is an industry leader with presence in 10 countries across the Middle East, Asia and Africa.Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution, manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the regional representative of some of the world's most iconic automotive brands: Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel experiences.We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.What keeps the company moving forward is a 9000-member strong team, with inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.