Job Description

Date Posted: 2009-11-06 Ref. JB1351780

Used Car Buyer | Automall
Al Futtaim Group

Department :
Al-Futtaim Automall is the Used Car Division of the Al-Futtaim Group and has been developed following extensive customer research, using worldwide best practices with the addition of market-leading customer service which everyone expects from the Al-Futtaim Group. Person :
We are currently seeking a Used Car Buyer to be based in Dubai. This role is crucial in ensuring that Automall acquires and maintains a healthy stock of pre-owned vehicles which is one of the primary building blocks of the business. The key responsibilities of the role will be:
Buying pre-owned vehicles as required by the Stock Target report and the daily stock availability report Ensuring that the KPIs of Purchase, Stock Age, Trade Sales and Gross Margin are met or excelled Appraising the vehicles technically and accurately estimating preparation expenses and valuing it as per latest valuation guide and Stock Target / availability reports Providing trade-in services to New Car Executives by appraising and valuating part exchange vehicles Capturing the details of all the appraised vehicles in IS Auto through Zest and maintaining the Zest appraisal file for regular follow ups and purchases Completing the negotiation, purchasing and transfer of legal ownership of the purchased vehicle and providing the required documents to the Administration department in order to process the purchase Ensuring that the vehicles are purchased with all required accessories

Skills

Experience

:Suitable candidates should have the following skills and experience:* Be educated to Degree level or equivalent in any discipline* Have the technical ability to appraise vehicles and estimate their repair cost* Excellent communication, selling and negotiation skills* Be able to tactfully handle customer grievances and feel confident in resolving customer complaints* Strong relationship building skills with the ability to deal with people of diverse nationalities at various levels* Competent in using MS Office* UAE driving license 

Company Profile

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim is one of the most progressive regional business houses headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Structured into six divisions; automotive, retail, electronics, engineering and technology, real estate, financial services and general services, Al-Futtaim operates through more than 60 companies and maintains a decentralised approach, giving individual businesses flexibility and versatility to maintain a competitive stance.

Employing in excess of 20, 000 people across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Egypt, Syria, Pakistan, Singapore and Europe, this approach benefits employees, providing a clearly defined work culture where individuals are empowered with authority and responsibility for their work.

The success of Al-Futtaim is attributed to proactively managing change whilst upholding the values of integrity, service and social responsibility. The majority of businesses, built on a portfolio of world leading brands, dominate their sector.