Title: Assistant Manager/Manager - Electric Motorcycle
Company Name: AKIJ Motors
Vacancy: --
Age: Na
Job Location: Dhaka
Salary: Negotiable
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Automobile Engineering, or a relevant discipline from a recognized university.
An MBA or relevant professional training in sales, business development, or electric mobility will be an added advantage.
Experience Requirements
Assistant Manager: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
Manager: Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
Experience in motorcycle, Electric Motorcycle, electric vehicle, automobile, or a related dealer distribution business is required.
Preference will be given to candidates with proven achievements in sales growth, dealer network expansion, and product development or launch coordination.
Additional Requirements
Strong understanding of the Bangladesh motorcycle market, dealer operations, customer expectations, and competitive positioning.
Ability to manage sales targets, collections, departmental budgets, and business performance.
Practical understanding of electric powertrains, lithium batteries, charging systems, and after-sales requirements.
Strong dealer and customer relationship management, negotiation, presentation, and analytical skills.
Ability to coordinate commercial and technical teams effectively and resolve customer concerns promptly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and sales reporting systems.
Strong leadership, integrity, accountability, and customer service orientation.
Willingness to travel extensively throughout Bangladesh.
A valid motorcycle driving licence and practical riding ability will be preferred.
Job Context
Akij Motors is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to manage and develop its Electric Motorcycle business. The selected candidate will drive sales, expand the dealer network, coordinate product planning and market development, and ensure effective collaboration among Sales, Marketing, Assembly, Service, Supply Chain, and Accounts teams.
The position requires strong commercial judgment, knowledge of the motorcycle market, and the ability to translate customer requirements into competitive products, sales growth, and customer satisfaction.
Job Responsibilities
Business Planning & Sales Management
Prepare and implement business plans, sales forecasts, departmental budgets, and monthly and annual sales targets.
Achieve sales, collection, dealer development, and profitability targets approved by management.
Monitor sales performance, product availability, operating expenses, and business results, and implement corrective measures where required.
Develop retail, dealer, corporate, institutional, and fleet sales opportunities.
Coordinate with Accounts & Finance on pricing, dealer balances, customer advances, credit approvals, and overdue collections.
Ensure compliance with approved sales documentation, payment, and delivery procedures.
Dealer Relations & Market Development
Identify, evaluate, appoint, and develop dealers in commercially suitable locations according to company policy.
Prepare territory development plans and regularly visit dealers, showrooms, customers, and prospective business partners.
Build and maintain strong relationships with existing dealers and customers, address their concerns, and coordinate timely resolution of sales, delivery, service, and warranty issues to ensure customer satisfaction and business retention.
Monitor dealer sales, stock movement, showroom presentation, branding, and customer service standards.
Support dealers in improving product knowledge, sales capabilities, and business performance.
Conduct market research on customer preferences, competitor products, pricing, financing options, and emerging business opportunities.
Coordinate with banks, financial institutions, and other relevant organizations to explore customer financing arrangements, subject to management approval.
Product Planning & Technical Coordination
Recommend product models, specifications, features, and positioning based on market demand and commercial feasibility.
Maintain practical knowledge of Electric Motorcycle batteries, BMS, motors, controllers, chargers, range, charging requirements, and operating costs.
Coordinate with Engineering, Assembly, QC/PDI, and Service teams on product readiness, quality, delivery, and technical concerns.
Arrange product demonstrations and coordinate field trials to assess range, load performance, charging, durability, and customer acceptance.
Consolidate customer and dealer feedback and recommend product improvements.
Coordinate with relevant departments on applicable product approvals, registration requirements, and supporting documentation.
Ensure that product specifications, warranty terms, and promotional claims reflect approved technical information.
Marketing, After-Sales & Customer Experience
Coordinate product launches, dealer activation programs, exhibitions, test rides, and promotional campaigns.
Work with Brand and Digital Marketing teams to generate leads and improve sales conversion.
Ensure consistent product branding, display standards, and approved sales materials across company and dealer locations.
Coordinate after-sales support, warranty handling, spare parts availability, and service network development.
Monitor complaint resolution progress and follow up with responsible departments until issues are closed.
Organize product and sales training for sales personnel, dealers, and relevant service teams.
Team Management & Reporting
Supervise departmental personnel, assign responsibilities, and monitor performance against agreed targets.
Maintain accurate sales pipelines, dealer records, market intelligence, and customer feedback.
Submit periodic reports on sales, collections, dealer development, inventory, market conditions, and departmental performance.
Recommend measures to improve sales productivity, customer satisfaction, and business profitability.