Head Of Sales Aftermarket Africa
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Job Description
***Join the world leader in advanced energy storage solutions and be part of the success story of VARTA®!***
Your Power, Endless Possibilities!
Your contribution
You will lead
Clarios´ Business in Africa
, by driving sustainable growth through market insight, winning strategies, and a robust opportunity pipeline.
The role will be based in
Dubai, UAE.
What You Will Do
- Generate a deep understanding of all core target markets in the region and develop strategies to win in each market.
- Identify the main players per market and build relationships with potential customers and other key external stakeholders.
- Build and develop a strong team that can drive the future growth in the region.
- Set ambitious and motivational goals to challenge the sales team and meet the business plan.
- Drive account management leadership for the area sales organization. Ensure focus on developing new business at target accounts.
- Create a strong network with all stakeholders internally and externally.
- Develop and implement Marketing activities for all countries.
- Develop and implement the best logistics services for each market closely together with the logistics team.
- Willingness to extensive travel into the local markets as needed.
What Makes You a Good Fit
- University degree in economics, sciences, engineering, or a comparable field
- Solid years of sales and industry experience, with a strong focus on African markets
- Proven experience in business development, preferably within the automotive aftermarket
Leadership & Cultural Acumen
- Strong people leader with a clear commitment to team development and performance growth
- First‑hand experience living or working in Africa is preferred; otherwise, a deep understanding of regional cultures and business practices
Professional Skills
- Strong analytical, strategic, and project management capabilities
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑management skills
Languages
- Fluent in English; French strongly preferred
- Additional languages are an advantage
Soft Skills
- Inspirational leadership and decision‑making ability
- Analytical and conceptual thinking, combining logic with strategic creativity
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills
- Genuine passion for the automotive industry
- Ability to lead and deliver complex, cross‑functional initiatives
What We Offer You
- As a Technology Leader With Strong Brands (i.e.
- VARTA® And OPTIMA®), Clarios Notably Lives On The Creativity, Capability And Satisfaction Of Its Employees.
- Therefore, We Offer People With Drive And Power Many Good Reasons To Join Us
- Competitive Base Salary complemented by a Performance‑Based Incentive Plan
- Middle East Allowance to support regional living standards
- Medical Insurance
• Life & Disability Insurance
- Standard Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:30
- Generous Time Off: 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays
About Clarios
Clarios is the global leader in advanced, low-voltage battery technologies for mobility.
Our batteries and smart solutions power nearly every type of vehicle and are found in 1 of 3 cars on the road today.
With around 18,000 employees in over 100 countries, we bring deep expertise to our Aftermarket and OEM partners, and reliability, safety and comfort to everyday lives.
We answer to the planet with a rigorous sustainability focus – advancing best-in-class sustainability practices and advocating for them across our industry.
We work to ensure 100% of our products sold are recyclable, and we recycle 8,000 batteries an hour in our network.
You can find more information here (PDF).
To All Recruitment Agencies
Clarios does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs.
Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Clarios employees or any other company location.
Clarios is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
Clarios, LLC is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please view EEO is the Law, EEO is the Law (supplement), and Pay Transparency Non-discrimination. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please email Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com.
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: please be aware of scams being perpetrated through the Internet and social media platforms.
Clarios will never require a job applicant to pay money as part of the application or hiring process.
Job Details
Role Level: Director Work Type: Full-Time Country: United Arab Emirates City: Dubai Company Website: https://www.clarios.com/ Job Function: Business Development Company Industry/
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