Business Development Executive - Automotive Dealers

Want to sell to the UAE automotive industry — rather than sell cars?Drive EV is a fast-growing UAE automotive intelligence and buyer-acquisition platform, helping consumers research, compare and choose their next vehicle — and connecting high-intent buyers with automotive brands and dealers.We are looking for an ambitious Business Development Executive to grow our network of automotive dealer customers across the UAE.We already generate a growing flow of consumers actively looking for their next new or used vehicle.Your job is simple: find the right dealers, get them buying our leads, and grow the relationship.You'll identify and approach franchised and independent dealers, introduce the Drive EV lead proposition, secure trials and convert successful trials into recurring paying customers.This is a hands-on sales role for someone who enjoys prospecting, opening doors, following up and closing business.What You'll DoIdentify and prospect new- and used-car dealers across the UAEContact dealer principals, sales managers and used-car teamsSell qualified Drive EV new- and used-car buyer leadsSecure dealer trials and convert them into recurring customersBuild relationships with franchised and independent dealersMaintain an active sales pipeline and follow up consistentlyGrow lead purchases from existing dealer customersGather dealer feedback and identify new commercial opportunitiesTrack activity and results through our CRMWork directly with the founders to develop the propositionWho We're Looking ForIdeally, you'll have 1–4 years' experience in sales or business development.Automotive experience is a strong advantage, but it isn't essential.We are also interested in ambitious B2B salespeople from:Digital marketplacesClassifiedsProperty portalsRecruitmentAdvertisingLead generationOther high-activity B2B sales environmentsYou'll need to be confident approaching decision-makers, persistent with follow-up and comfortable working towards clear commercial targets.Fluent spoken and written English is required. Arabic and existing UAE automotive relationships would be advantages.You will need your own vehicle.Energy, attitude and sales ability matter more to us than an impressive job title.How You'll Be MeasuredThis is a results-driven role. Success means:New dealers activatedNew- and used-car leads soldMonthly lead revenue generatedTrial customers converted into paying customersRepeat purchases and dealer retentionWhat We OfferCompetitive base salaryUncapped performance-related commissionDirect exposure to the founders and senior managementSignificant responsibility from an early stageOpportunity to progress rapidly as the business growsExposure to the fast-developing UAE and GCC automotive marketIf you're ambitious, commercially driven and excited by the opportunity to build a dealer network rather than simply inherit one, we'd like to hear from you.