Managing Director

  • Category: Passenger Cars: Leadership
  • Location: Saudi Arabia
  • Salary: Base £175,000 - £180,000 | OTE £300k
  • Benefits: Company Car, Housing Allowance, Annual Air Ticket, Healthcare, Annual Performance-based Bonus
  • Job Ref: 1888

Role Details

We are seeking an accomplished Managing Director to assume full P&L responsibility for a leading automotive dealer group in Saudi Arabia. This is a rare, high-profile opportunity to shape the future of a progressive organisation at the forefront of the Kingdom’s automotive retail sector.

As Managing Director, you will:

  • Provide strategic leadership across all dealership operations, ensuring profitability, market expansion, and operational excellence.
  • Foster and maintain exceptional relationships with OEM partners, aligning with global standards while driving local market growth.
  • Lead a multi-site team, instilling a culture of high performance, innovation, and customer-centric service.
  • Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and delivering on ambitious revenue targets.
  • Represent the group at industry events, strengthening its reputation as a market leader in Saudi Arabia.

Ideal Candidate

  • A proven automotive leader with 15+ years’ senior leadership experience, currently serving as Managing Director (or equivalent) of a successful automotive dealer group, with multi-site responsibility
  • A track record of delivering growth in complex environments.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate OEM relationships and board-level expectations.
  • High energy, resilience, and charisma – capable of inspiring teams and driving transformational change.
  • Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
  • A deep understanding of the Saudi automotive market, including regulatory frameworks and consumer trends would be advantageous although not essential
  • This role demands a visionary leader who combines commercial acumen with the ability to execute at pace in a dynamic market.

The Package

  • Highly competitive tax-free salary commensurate with experience.
  • Performance-linked bonuses and long-term incentives.
  • Executive benefits package, including housing allowance, healthcare, car and annual air ticket.
  • Opportunity to lead a prestigious automotive group during a period of strategic expansion.

Application

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role. All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants must meet the essential criteria to be considered.