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. Do you want to be part of this story? Apply now!