Dealer Relationship Manager – Auctions

As a Dealer Relationship Manger– Auctions , you will play a key role in driving wholesale auction performance by managing dealer relationships, ensuring successful auction operations, increasing dealer participation, and maximising vehicle sell-through. You will act as the primary point of contact for wholesale dealers while coordinating with internal teams to ensure a seamless auction process and an excellent dealer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• ⁠Manage daily wholesale auctions and ensure smooth execution from vehicle listing to final sale.
• Enrol, develop, and maintain an active network of wholesale dealers across the UAE.
• ⁠Increase dealer engagement, participation, and active bidding through regular communication and relationship management.
• ⁠Coordinate with the Purchasing, Pricing, and Wholesale teams to prepare and list vehicles for auction.
• ⁠Ensure vehicles are accurately listed with complete information prior to auction.
• ⁠Monitor auction performance, bid activity, conversion rates, and profitability.
• ⁠Promote and manage dealer credit facilities, including onboarding eligible dealers.
• ⁠Coordinate with the Finance and Administration teams for payment follow-ups and collections.
• ⁠Coordinate with the Logistics team to ensure timely vehicle handover and delivery.
• ⁠Act as the primary contact for wholesale dealers, ensuring excellent customer service and prompt issue resolution.
• ⁠Work closely with the Buying and Inspection teams to ensure vehicle quality standards and company SOPs are maintained.
• ⁠Maintain dealer records, auction reports, and performance dashboards.
• ⁠Identify opportunities to improve auction efficiency, dealer engagement, and wholesale sales performance.
• ⁠Ensure full compliance with company policies and operational processes.

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• ⁠University Degree, Diploma, or equivalent qualification.
• ⁠3–5 years of experience in the automotive industry, preferably in used cars, wholesale, auctions, or dealer relationship management.
• ⁠UAE/GCC automotive market experience is preferred.
• ⁠Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
• ⁠Good organizational and coordination skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• ⁠Basic analytical skills with knowledge of Microsoft Excel and reporting.
• ⁠Experience working with online auction platforms or dealer management systems is an advantage.
• Knowledge in buying & selling or worked previously as used car buyer with dealer connections is an added advantage
• ⁠Valid UAE Driving Licence is preferred.
• ⁠Arabic language skills will be an added advantage.

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