Business Development Executive - Automotive Dealers

About the role

Drive EV is a fast‑growing automotive intelligence platform that connects high‑intent car buyers with dealers across the UAE. We are seeking a proactive Business Development Executive to expand our dealer network, sell qualified buyer leads, and turn trial users into long‑term paying customers.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and prospect new and used‑car dealers throughout the UAE.
• Contact dealer principals, sales managers and used‑car teams to present the Drive EV lead proposition.
• Secure dealer trials, convert successful trials into recurring revenue customers.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline, track activities and results in the CRM.
• Gather dealer feedback, uncover new commercial opportunities and work with founders to refine the offering.

Required profile

• 1–4 years of experience in sales or business development.
• Comfortable approaching decision‑makers and persistent with follow‑up.
• Fluent spoken and written English; Arabic and existing UAE automotive contacts are a plus.
• Own a vehicle and be willing to travel across the UAE.

Required skills

• CRM usage for tracking leads and activities.

What we offer

• Opportunity to join a high‑growth startup in the automotive tech space.
• Performance‑driven compensation based on lead revenue generated.
• Direct collaboration with company founders.