Zaid Ali
Brand Manager
About
Zaid Ali is an accomplished automotive leader specializing in luxury and sports automotive dealership transformation, brand development, digitalization, and revenue growth. With over 20 years of experience across the GCC and Iraq, he has a proven track record of re-establishing brands, driving market share, and delivering sustainable growth. He excels in business strategy, P&L management, and market expansion, consistently optimizing performance and achieving significant ROI. Zaid is seeking roles that leverage his expertise in strategic leadership and business turnarounds within the automotiv
Experience
Brand Manager
May 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mosAl Hashar Automotive
- Spearheaded successful re-establishment of Infiniti brand in Oman after 2-year absence.
- Developed and executed a comprehensive 3-year market-aligned business plan (2024–2026).
- Established full operational setup including showrooms, financial planning, and CRM strategies.
Dealer Principal
Nov 2020 – Mar 2024 · 3 yrs 4 mosSAS Automotive Services (Toyota Iraq)
- Led full dealership turnaround, achieving 20–30% annual growth in profit and market share.
- Restructured retail, fleet, and government sales channels for scalable growth.
- Delivered 30–40% YoY aftersales growth and improved customer retention by ~60%.
Director of Sales
Mar 2018 – Dec 2019 · 1 yr 9 mosDAMAC Properties, Dubai · Dubai, UAE
- Supported end-to-end sales operations across residential and commercial portfolios.
- Contributed to sales strategy and performance improvement initiatives.
- Coordinated with marketing and CRM teams to align campaigns with sales goals.
Area Sales Manager
Jan 2008 – Jan 2018 · 10 yrsArabian Automobiles Co. (AWR), Dubai · Dubai, UAE
- Delivered 10–20% annual growth in market share and profitability.
- Managed full sales operations across Dubai & Northern Emirates.
- Led product launches and go-to-market strategies.
Auto Loan Sales Executive
Jan 2005 – Nov 2007 · 2 yrs 10 mosCitibank, Dubai · Dubai, UAE
Skills
Automotive & Sales
Business & Strategy
Customer & Operations
GCC Readiness
Languages
Education & Certifications
Bachelor in Industrial Management
Al-Mansour University · 1999