Used Car Estimator / Evaluator

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one
of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses
headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Structured into five operating
divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare;
employing more than ‎35,000 employees across more than ‎20 countries in the
Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over ‎200 of the
world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group's
entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organization to
continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers
within the societies in which we operate.
By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity;
Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our
customers each and every day

Overview of the role:
The buying estimator is responsible for inspecting vehicle purchase, body
repairs, damaged , defect , ownership transfer , maintain the system appraisal
and other related services for vehicle buying process . This position requires
the ability to work independently with minimal supervision in order to provide
accurate estimates of costs while maintaining customer satisfaction. The ideal
candidate will be detail-oriented, vehicle condition knowledge, have excellent
communication skills, possess strong organizational skills, be self-motivated,
reliable, and punctual. This person must also be comfortable working on
multiple tasks at once.

What you will do:
* Prepare estimates from the vehicle inspection tool, including vehicle condition, body shop specifications and provide the accurate prep quote for the used car.
* Accurately assess physical and mechanical condition, and capture vehicle data attributes.
* Liaise with CoE pricing and head of purchasing to determine the most suitable market value for all incoming vehicles.
* Ensure that the stock mix is balanced and priced appropriately for faster stock turnover
* Ensure the Retail purchased car preparation is matching the estimated preparation (max variance ‎10%) from the time of purchase

Required Skills to be successful:
* Knowledge of vehicle inspection tool, including vehicle condition, body shop specifications, and provide the accurate prep quote for the used car, damage, cosmetic and mechanical accuracy in estimation
* Accurately assess physical and mechanical condition, and capture vehicle data attributes.
* Background in: W/S, Body shop, Insurance estimator, Automotive mechanical and body condition knowledge.
* Team player, customer facing experience and objectives driven
* Arabic language will be an advantage
About the Team:
The role will report to the Manager - Buying and Trade and will be working in
a dynamic and busy environment wherein you will be dealing directly with
customers

What equips you for the role:
* Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: high school.
* Minimum Experience: ‎2 year in car estimate / inspection / mechanic knowledge .
* Job-Specific Skills: Experience in Buying or selling of vehicles, Floor experience in a major Franchise Workshop, MS Office Skills, verbal and written communication skills in English.
* Behavioural Competencies: Ability to handle high level of activity, Emotional Maturity to handle and satisfy internal and external customers, Sensitivity and Team Work to work and excel in a multicultural work environment. Ability to remain focussed on the set monthly targets and to be self-driven to achieve and excel them. Ability to do self- review and continuously improve
About Al-Futtaim Automotive
A major division of the UAE-based Al-Futtaim Group of companies, Al-Futtaim
Automotive is an industry leader with presence in ‎10 countries across the
Middle East, Asia and Africa.
Our core business activities at Al-Futtaim Automotive include distribution,
manufacturing, leasing and aftersales, and we are firmly established as the
regional representative of some of the world 's most iconic automotive brands:
Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, Volvo and RAM.
We are driven by a customer-centric approach, constantly pushing the
boundaries on innovation, quality standards, and value-added service across
our vast universe of customers - right from motoring enthusiasts to fleet
operators to contractors. Our mission is to become the leader in custom-made
mobility solutions by delivering nothing less than world-class omni-channel
experiences.
We channel our local expertise and global trust to deliver one of the most
comprehensive portfolios of mobility products and solutions, from passenger
cars to SUVs, electric vehicles to high-performance motorbikes, commercial
vehicles to industrial & construction equipment.
What keeps the company moving forward is a ‎9000-member strong team, with
inspiring possibilities for growth, throughout the career path. This is Al-
Futtaim Automotive and we empower talent to move forward.