National Head of Pre-Owned Cars

<div><p>Our client, a prominent automotive group with a substantial national footprint, seeks to appoint an exceptional<b>National Head of Pre-Owned Cars</b>to lead and transform its Used Car Sales business across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.</p><p>This is an appointment with full national responsibility for strategy, performance and profitability within a high volume, complex retail environment. The successful candidate will be entrusted with shaping the commercial direction of the pre-owned operation, ensuring best in class standards across sourcing, pricing, retail execution and financial governance.</p><h3>Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Provide strategic leadership for the national used car business, delivering sustained growth in volume, margin and market share across all regions.</li><li>Direct and optimise nationwide sales operation, ensuring consistent performance and brand alignment.</li><li>Oversee all aspects of the pre-owned value chain, including vehicle acquisition, appraisal, pricing strategy, stock mix, ageing control and disposal.</li><li>Establish rigorous financial controls, forecasting and budgeting processes, with full accountability for P&L performance.</li><li>Collaborate closely with executive leadership, OEM partners and external stakeholders to align pre owned strategy with broader corporate objectives.</li><li>Implement data driven decision making, leveraging market intelligence, analytics and digital tools to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.</li></ul><h3>Candidate Profile</h3><ul><li>A minimum of seven years senior leadership experience managing national or multi regional used car sales operations at scale.</li><li>Demonstrable success in leading businesses with annual car sales volumes exceeding 15,000 units.</li><li>Comprehensive understanding of used vehicle buying and selling, including sourcing channels, valuation methodologies, retail pricing and remarketing.</li><li>Exceptional financial acumen with proven experience in P&L ownership, margin optimisation and cost control.</li><li>A track record of delivering measurable commercial results within complex and fast paced automotive retail sales environments.</li><li>Experience within the Middle East is advantageous, though not essential, provided there is clear evidence of operating successfully in comparable high growth markets.</li></ul><p>This role offers a rare opportunity to shape a national pre owned strategy within one of the region’s most dynamic automotive markets.</p><h3>What’s on offer?</h3><p>A highly competitive remuneration package and benefits is offered for candidates of the highest calibre.</p><h3>Application</h3><p>Apply in confidence with your most up-to-date CV</p></div>#J-18808-Ljbffr