Sales Manager Africa (Central)

About This Role

Join the world leader in advanced energy storage solutions and be part of the success story of VARTA®! Your contribution

• Develop and execute country strategies in close alignment with the Head of Sales Aftermarket Africa to achieve and exceed financial targets.
• Generate a full understanding of the market and its relevant players in all channels.
• Establish and nurture strong relationships with diverse customer profiles and channels as well all relevant external stakeholders.
• Proactively identify challenges and drive efficient, cost-effective solutions.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with logistics, finance, and marketing teams, to achieve organizational goals.
• (Lead and coordinate internal or external field sales teams where applicable.)

The role will be based in Dubai, UAE. What You Will Do As the Sales Manager, your day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Gather market and customer knowledge and develop country or regional strategies in alignment with the Sales Director.
• Customer relationship management at all management levels and all relevant functions incl. travel into the countries
• Develop and implement account plans with all customers to create value and business results.
• Provide monthly forecasts, generate an understanding of risks and opportunities, track results and develop corrective actions if needed.
• Develop and implement Marketing activities in close alignment with the Marketing team.
• (If applicable: lead, develop and coach your team of Field Sales Reps)

Education & Experience What makes you a good fit

• University degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field. Advanced degrees are advantageous.
• Proven track record in sales management or a similar role and extensive experience in the African markets assigned to the role, ideally within the Automotive Aftermarket.

Leadership & Cultural Acumen

• Ability to lead and motivate a team (if applicable), fostering a collaborative work environment.
• First hand experience living or working in the assigned regions it’s a clear plus.

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical, strategic, and project management capabilities
• Ability to lead and motivate a team (if applicable), fostering a collaborative work environment.

Languages

• Fluent in English; French fluent for the French speaking markets

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills to navigate complex challenges.
• Demonstrated sense of ownership and commitment to achieving sales objectives
• Taking a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Valuing collaboration and working effectively in a team.
• Prioritizing customer satisfaction and relationship-building.
• Embracing innovation and being open to adopting new technologies.

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).

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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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