Account Manager in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
You will be responsible for developing client relationships in the automotive sector while also managing ongoing projects in collaboration with our international team. This position requires building longterm trustful relationships while ensuring successful project execution in these strategic Middle East markets.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Business Development
- Maintain and expand existing contacts within the Middle East automotive industry to identify project opportunities
- Conduct market investigations and canvass operations to generate new leads in Saudi Arabia and the UAE
- Forge longterm trustful relationships with clients in the automotive sector
- Respond to clients requests for quotations and prepare compelling proposals together with the technical expert team
Project Management
- Monitor project timelines deliverables and resources to ensure ontime withinscope completion
- Serve as the local point of contact for clients regarding project status and requirements
- Facilitate communication between clients and technical teams to ensure alignment of expectations
Client Management
- Push and follow up on offers and conduct project negotiations
- Organize client visits and meetings to strengthen relationships in the region
- Ensure close inperson followup of ongoing business opportunities
- Oversee correct execution of invoicing and payment procedures
REQUIREMENTS
Experience & Skills
- Project management skills with ability to coordinate between international teams
- Excellent communication skills and confidence in discussions at different hierarchical levels
- Ability to convince through technical arguments and express points of common interest
- Goaldriven with strong customer and service orientation
- Technical knowledge of vehicle functions and attributes will be highly valued
- Experience working in the KSA and the UAE market
Education & Languages
- University degree preferably in Engineering or Business Administration
- Fluent in English and Arabic (required)
Additional Requirements
- Open to working in a highly international company with multicultural teams
- Willingness to travel internationally (frequent visits to Spain will be required)
- Nice to have experience contacting local entities such as Public Investment Fund in the KSA (PIF) Department of Economic Development in the UAE (DED) Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in the UAE (MoIAT) Gulf Standard Organization (GSO) Saudi Standards Metrology and Quality Organization in the KSA (SASO) and other automotive clients would be highly appreciated
- Strong collaborative mindset and ability to work effectively across different time zones and culture
Join IDIADA Group and become part of a global team dedicated to shaping the future of automotive innovation in the Middle East through business development and excellent project delivery!
Qualifications :
- University degree ideally in Engineering or Business Administration.
- Fluet in English.
- Fluent in Arab is highly appreciated.
- Experience working in the KSA and the UAE.
- Experience working in a dynamic and multicultural environment.
- Previous experience in the automotive sector in a sales technical or project management role.
Additional Information :
Applus IDIADA is committed to equality diversity and inclusion. We dont put limits on you so dont put limits on yourself either. There is a place for everyone.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime