We are seeking a seasoned professional to join our client, a high-profile Group Chairman from the Middle East as a Strategic Adviser on a retained consultancy basis. This role involves providing high-level advice and guidance to the Chairman on both corporate and personal investments. The ideal candidate will possess strong managerial experience in industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic advice and guidance at the Board level on company (automotive and non-automotive) matters.
- Advising the Chairman on corporate and personal investments.
- Sit on various boards under the control of the Chairman, offering insightful and impactful advice.
- Utilise experience in UK real estate to inform investment and development decisions.
- Leverage strong managerial experience to drive strategic initiatives.
- Offer practical insights and advice on residential construction projects.
Qualifications and Experience
- Extensive experience in a senior advisory role, preferably within a corporate setting.
- Strong managerial background in industry.
- Proven expertise in UK real estate; experience with residential construction is a plus.
- Ability to provide strategic direction and support at the highest levels of the organisation.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a respectful and down-to-earth demeanour.
- A personality that blends confidence with humility; no ego, approachable, and personable.
Location and Travel
- This is a remote position, based in the UK.
- The role may require occasional travel to attend various Board meetings in the Middle East.
To Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this position.
Are you an experienced Aftersales Manager ready for a fresh new challenge to elevate your career in a fast-paced, friendly and positive passenger car dealership?
We are seeking a driven and results-oriented individual to lead and further develop a high-performing Aftersales business, where you will play a pivotal role in enhancing service excellence and driving success.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and inspire a team of over 30 professionals across the Service and Parts departments, ensuring seamless operations and customer satisfaction
- Performance-Driven Approach: Set, manage, and exceed performance targets, ensuring both departmental and individual success in line with business objectives
- Identify areas for operational improvement and implement strategies to boost efficiency and profitability
- Lead, coach, and mentor your team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, motivation, and excellence in customer service
- Ensure that all processes and procedures align with the company’s high standards and industry best practices
- Report directly to the General Manager, taking full P&L responsibility for the Aftersales division and contributing to the overall business strategy
What We’re Looking For
- A proven track record in Aftersales management, currently working with a successful passenger car dealership
- Leadership experience in managing large, diverse teams, with the ability to motivate and achieve exceptional performance
- Strong organisational skills, adept at leading by example with excellent time management skills
- Demonstrated ability to drive performance, improve efficiency, and enhance customer experience
What’s on Offer
- A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Career development opportunities, with ongoing training and progression within a growing and ambitious company
If you are a highly motivated leader with the expertise to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
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.
We are pleased to represent our client, a leading passenger car dealership in Dubai, in their search for an experienced and dynamic General Manager. This prestigious role involves overseeing multiple sites, leading high-performing teams, and ensuring the seamless operation and profitability of the business.
As the General Manager, you will be responsible for driving the overall success of the business, reporting directly to the Group General Manager. You will lead, motivate, and develop your teams across several locations, ensuring that the highest standards of customer service and operational efficiency are maintained.
Key responsibilities include
- Full P&L accountability, ensuring profitability and maximising return on investment.
- Building and maintaining an excellent relationship with the OEM, ensuring transparency and collaboration.
- Delivering a world-class experience to customers, meeting and exceeding expectations.
- Leading by example to drive performance, ensuring that teams are fully engaged and aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.
Our Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a seasoned automotive professional with at least 10 years’ experience managing successful dealerships, ideally across multiple sites, as well as those in senior leadership roles within an OEM with previous hands-on automotive retail experience
- Proven leadership skills and a track record of developing high-performing teams.
- Strong P&L management experience with a focus on driving profitability.
- Exceptional relationship-building skills, particularly with OEMs, fostering transparency and collaboration.
- A deep commitment to delivering a premium customer experience.
What’s On Offer
- A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Housing allowance, company car, healthcare, and annual return flight tickets.
- Performance-related bonus scheme.
- An opportunity to live and work in the vibrant city of Dubai.
This is an exceptional role for an automotive professional looking to take the next step in their career within a dynamic and fast-paced market. If you have the experience and passion to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.
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.
Are you currently a Brand Manager or General Manager of a passenger car dealership and seeking a new challenge in the Middle East?
Our client, a motor group in the Middle East is hiring a Brand Manager to focus on sales, marketing, CRM and aftersales performance.
Requirements
- Currently a Brand Manager or General Manager in a franchised car dealership
- Extensive experience as a General Sales Manager within prestige or niche car sales
- Experience of aftersales advantageous
- Middle East based and Western candidates considered
- Experience of sales process, volume planning and growth
- Driven by data, analysis of trends, the market and competitor performance
- Proven ability to bring impacting change
- Motivational leadership style
The Package
Competitive salary plus company car, bonus scheme and benefits. Family status applicants will be considered. £124,000 OTE
Application
If you are a results-driven professional with a passion for the automotive industry and meet the above criteria, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please note that only candidates who fit the specified criteria will be contacted due to the volume of applications we receive.
About HCP
HCP Automotive leads executive search and automotive recruitment across the UK, Middle East and Asia. With unmatched expertise, we connect highly talented people with leading industry players. Trust us to find your perfect fit.
We are representing a large group headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, renowned for its excellence across diverse business sectors. With a legacy of success, our client is seeking a visionary leader to join their executive team as CEO of their large automotive division.
As the Chief Executive Officer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the organisation. Reporting directly to the main board of the group, you will be responsible for refining corporate strategy, driving business growth, and ensuring operational excellence of all their automotive brands and facilities across the Kingdom.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a comprehensive corporate strategy aligned with the group's long-term vision and objectives.
- Lead and inspire a high-performing executive team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
- Drive business expansion initiatives and identify new opportunities for growth and diversification, both nationally and internationally.
- Oversee all aspects of corporate governance, risk management, and compliance to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
- Cultivate strategic partnerships and alliances to enhance the group's market position and competitive advantage.
- Provide regular updates and reports to the main board, demonstrating progress towards key performance indicators and strategic goals.
Ideal Candidate
- Proven track record of successful leadership in a similar executive role, preferably within a large, complex retail (importer/distributor) automotive organisation.
- Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans and initiatives.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to drive organisational change and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive base salary: SR 140,000 to SR 150,000 per month
- Comprehensive executive package, including housing, transportation, and other allowances
- Excellent bonus structure based on performance metrics and business outcomes
Application
If you are a results-driven professional and meet the above criteria, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please note that only candidates who fit the specified criteria will be contacted due to the volume of applications we receive.
About HCP
HCP Automotive leads executive search and automotive recruitment across the UK, Middle East, and Asia. With unmatched expertise, we connect highly talented people with leading industry players. Trust us to find your perfect fit!
