Head of Sales Aftermarket Africa

Join the world leader in advanced energy storage solutions and be part of the success story of VARTA®!Your Power, Endless Possibilities!Your contributionYou 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 doGenerate 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 fitEducation & ExperienceUniversity degree in economics, sciences, engineering, or a comparable fieldSolid years of sales and industry experience, with a strong focus on African marketsProven experience in business development, preferably within the automotive aftermarketLeadership & Cultural AcumenStrong people leader with a clear commitment to team development and performance growthFirst‑hand experience living or working in Africa is preferred; otherwise, a deep understanding of regional cultures and business practicesProfessional SkillsStrong analytical, strategic, and project management capabilitiesExcellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder‑management skillsLanguagesFluent in English; French strongly preferredAdditional languages are an advantageSoft SkillsInspirational leadership and decision‑making abilityAnalytical and conceptual thinking, combining logic with strategic creativityStrong influencing and negotiation skillsGenuine passion for the automotive industryAbility to lead and deliver complex, cross‑functional initiativesWhat we offer youAs 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 PlanMiddle East Allowance to support regional living standardsMedical InsuranceLife & Disability InsuranceStandard Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:30Generous Time Off: 25 days of annual leave plus public holidaysRelocation support, Annual Flight Allowance and Education Allowance if applicable and based on individual factorsAbout 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 .A Note to Job ApplicantsPlease 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr