Automotive Data Specialist📣 Job Ad
| Contract Type | Full-time | |
| Workplace type | Remote | |
| Location | Saudi Arabia |
About the Role
JATO Dynamics, a global leader in automotive market intelligence, is expanding its operations in the MENA region. We are seeking a motivated Automotive Data Specialist to join our team and contribute to our objective of providing leading automotive business intelligence solutions. This role is essential for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of our automotive data within Saudi Arabia, enabling customers to make informed decisions and improve their work processes.
Role Context and Location
This is a full-time, permanent position. The successful candidate will be employed by JATO Dynamics FZCO (DMCC) in Dubai, UAE, but will work remotely from Saudi Arabia, focusing on the Western and Central regions. The role involves maintaining and enhancing our automotive databases, which cover pricing, specifications, and options for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a data sourcing network with importers and regional headquarters to ensure regular access to required datasets.
- Monitor automotive market events and collect relevant data and information, inputting it into JATO databases using proprietary software and adhering to company procedures.
- Code and publish changes within JATO proprietary systems, ensuring compliance with quality standards, procedures, SLAs, KPIs, and head office requests.
- Review documentation to gather details of specific changes and align them with JATO definitions, data structures, and existing vehicle data.
- Perform quality assurance (QA) activities to maintain and improve data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
- Implement corrections and updates in the database as directed by Data Operations Management and the Centre of Excellence.
- Utilize networking and influencing skills to elicit additional relevant information and ensure a consistent flow of high-quality data.
- Stay updated on developments in the KSA automotive market and share insights with MENA regional management and head office.
- Prepare articles in English and Arabic for JATO’s International Electronic News Service (JATO News).
- Conduct physical vehicle checks by visiting showrooms, manufacturers, and importers.
- Resolve customer issues as part of JATO’s customer support and escalation process.
- Support Sales Management by identifying customer requirements, generating leads, and acting as a primary contact for Saudi customers.
- Follow local and international automotive market events to ensure comprehensive market coverage.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Saudi nationality is required.
- 1-3 years of recent experience in the KSA automotive sector, gained through hands-on work or substantial training in product or marketing research at automotive manufacturers, importers, or leasing companies.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
- Strong customer relationship management skills and ability to build effective networks.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in Arabic and English; knowledge of additional languages is an asset.
- Solid working knowledge of the automotive industry and vehicle technology.
- Ability to focus on detailed information and manage large volumes of data with accuracy.
- Strong analytical thinking and a data-driven mindset for data collection and validation.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, with strong computer skills for data manipulation and reporting.
- Highly self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently with strong commitment and accountability.
- Results-oriented with exceptional attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- Interest and/or prior experience in the automotive sector is preferred.
- Willingness to travel occasionally to the Head Office in the UK and UAE.
- Holds a valid driver’s license and access to a car.
- Must be eligible to work in both UAE and KSA.
Required Skills
- Data Sourcing
- Data Collection
- Data Entry
- Quality Assurance
- Database Management
- Networking
- Influencing Skills
- Market Analysis
- Customer Relationship Management
- Lead Generation
- Communication (Arabic and English)
- Analytical Thinking
- MS Office (Excel)
- Data Manipulation
- Reporting
- Self-Motivation
- Proactiveness
- Accountability
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
Requirements
- No experience required
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