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Thursday, 11 April 2013

Sales Planning Assistant - AF Motors in Dubai




Job Title: Sales Planning Assistant


AF10932 -


Automotive
:: About the Business:

Al-Futtaim Motors occupies the pre-eminent position of the largest distributor of automotive products in the Emirates, and leads the rapid development of automobile business in the UAE, while continuing to contribute to Toyota's worldwide growth.

Today, Al-Futtaim Motors is synonymous with Toyota and Lexus, which enjoys undisputed leadership in the UAE in terms of the largest number of vehicles on the road. Besides Toyota, AF Motors also holds exclusive franchises for some of the world's top automobiles and automotive products like Hino - Japan's leading heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer, Toyo & Chen shin/ Maxxis tyres, GS & Panasonic batteries and many more.

To provide full back-up support to these world-class franchises, AF Motors have an established network of showrooms and service & parts centres throughout the UAE.

:: About the Job:

Reporting Relationships: Market Business Analytic Manager

Company: Al Futtaim Motors

Department: Sales Planning & Distribution

Location: Head Office -Dubai Festival City

Grade: F

ROLE PURPOSE

The Sales Planning Assistant will join as a support function to the Market Business Analytic Manager and Sales Planning Executive by providing analysis, reports and recommendations on Toyota sales strategies and developing sales forecasts.
Develop, implement and communicate sales programs to front line that effectively motivate behaviour towards new vehicle sales targets

KEY ACTIVITIES

Support:

To maintain a suite of existing reports and create new reports to cater the changing needs of the business.
To constantly check the relevance and needs of all stakeholder reports and provide continuous feedback on all reports.
Monitor, analyse, and recommend actions that impact the achievement of sales targets, including Sales Campaign development in conjunction with Marketing and Sales Management.
Monitor and report stock positions and proposed actions to diminish risk and resolve ageing issues in model level.
Provide input to forecasting and budgeting cycles with respect to new car volumes and revenues.
Monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to front line staff and senior management in the form of written reports, proposals and presentations that enable decision making and keep the organisation aligned on business environment.
Ability to analyse large volumes of data to produce trends, issues and areas of focus, through existing systems (SAP, Fastrack, BIW...etc.)
Generate Monthly Market Analysis reports from the available database on the Market and Competitor Brand Sales trends and activities.

Communication:

AFM Internal Departments:
Work closely with Ordering, Product and Distribution departments on Sales Planning by month, by model and by variant level.
Coordinate with Planning & Ordering teams for developing forecasts

Management:

Report Sales Trend and Market performance
Update competitor activities
Recommend Sales Plan by Month, By Model and By Variant

TMC:

For Requesting Market Data for Analysis

Innovation:

Through continuous sales/stock monitoring and market trends advice on sales strategy


:: About You:

KNOWLEDGE:

Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems, including customer data capture and lead management.

Sales and Marketing: Understanding of current procedures

Financial and Accounting: High numeral & verbal ability

English Language: General language understanding & writing

EDUCATION

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

CERTIFICATIONS

High Proficient in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)

EXPERIENCE

Min 3 years of work experience in Analytical role (non-automotive is acceptable)

JOB RELATED SKILLS

Time Management: Excellent Time management & accuracy

Management of Personnel Resources:

Analytical and Logical reasoning Skills
IT skills including reporting and presentations
Ability to work under pressure
Work proactively with various teams in order to reach company objectives.

Monitoring: Sales Analysing and Market Trend reporting

Active Learning: Continuously learn from experience and professional trainings

Stress Tolerance: High

Achievement/Effort: To be proactive and ability to take initiatives


Deadline: 30/04/2013

How to Apply:

http://www.afuturewithus.com/careers/al-futtaim/VacancyDetail.aspx?VacancyID=57674&ln=en

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