Freelance
Consultant
Total years of experience :36 years, 4 Months
Have been involved with automotive trading in market which involves buying good cars, preparation and re-sale in UAE or export to Middle Eastern region. Having built the connections over two decades in UAE I also trade in export market and at present exploring armored vehicles market.
Key Responsibilities: Reporting to the General Manager, coordinating with the principals; determining purchase & selling price for used cars; monitoring sales process; preparing process for showroom display as per CI standards; managing KPI and profitability of the department; dealt with customer complaints and settled issues amicably
Achievements:
* Played a vital role in improving KPI by over 100%.
* Instrumental in setting dealer and principal web site (E- Commerce).
* Successfully launched the two brands Audi Approved Plus, Das WeltAuto as per CI standards and improved sales.
* Improved sales for period 2012 vs. 2011 by 12% for Audi Approved Plus.
* Improved sales for period 2014 vs. 2013 by 25% for Das WeltAuto.
* Successfully set up administrative and sales process with checks for company safety financially against fraud.
* Responsible for turning a negative department budget at launch to positive.
* Administered vehicle acquisition and replacement programs and administering wear and tear policy
* Promotion of brand awareness marketed the product and got market awareness.
* Ensured effective business turnaround and attained profitability in Audi and Volkswagen.
* Sourced used car stock through Fleet buy back deals
Key Responsibilities: Reported to the Dealership Principle/Branch Manager in Abu Dhabi for 15 years and subsequently moved to different Emirates with Al Futtaim. Managed a team of 16-40 personnel employees and acted as the In-charge of dealership management; assessed different business needs in coordination with multi ethnic group of people; policed the AFM Sales process (from closed sales to VCC release after clearances from accounts and finally registration card); steered retail and fleet sales; achieved gross profit in the branch; coordinated with CRM department to solve customer complain issues; Certified SAP super user; functioned as fast track system expert and member of consultative committee.
Achievements:
* Successfully met objectives, achieved & surpassed assigned targets of the company in retail and fleet sales.
* Managed UAQ and SHJ branches and improved sales by over 10%. Also successfully managed DFC, TY showroom at launch.
* In depth knowledge of overseeing accident repair management for keeping good relation with Fleet vendor.
* Developed vehicle specifications according to operational requirements.
* Managed maintenance programs and ensured absence of all discrepancies.
* Played important role in suggesting marketing campaign to marketing department for improving Fleet deals.
* Improved SME sales by over 10% in Ajman as sales supervisor.
* Rewarded with the Best Toyota Salesman Award in Toyota sales in UAE and promoted to higher grade in sales.
* Underwent various service/sales/financial trainings and effectively achieved customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities: Reported to the Branch Manager in New Delhi, managed a team of 4 personnel and handled sales & marketing of CBU Nissan for the diplomatic community including sales related advertising and administration; initiated set up of product mix and specification level.
Achievements:
* Achieved market leadership for diplomatic sales and imported CBU Nissan for fleet taxi service within 2 years.
* Developed product specification for the re-export market.
* Effectively established free service clinic for diplomats.