About Us

JATO Dynamics is a global company and the leading provider of automotive market intelligence. With an insight into over 50 overseas markets, we deliver the world's most complete, accurate and up-to-date automotive data and insights, creating significant competitive advantage to our customers.

Find out more about what we do here: JATO

Our vision. Our vision is to be the world's most exciting leader in automotive business intelligence solutions. We aim to generate excitement through implementing pioneering ideas, problem solving and going beyond our customer expectations. Our JATO colleagues are partners in our future and stakeholders in our desires. Our strategic intent is to help customers create significant competitive advantage by constantly leading in connected data, information and knowledge provision, ultimately improving our customers work processes, informed decision-making and business results.

Role Overview

As part of our ongoing expansion in the MENA region and increased presence within the GCC, we are seeking a candidate responsible for continuously collecting automotive data in Saudi Arabia covering pricing, specifications, and options for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The role includes ensuring accurate and timely updates to JATO databases and efficiently delivering customization projects.

The successful candidate will be employed by JATO Dynamics FZCO (DMCC) in Dubai, UAE, and will work remotely from KSA, focusing on the Western and Central regions.

Key Responsibilities

Establish and maintain an effective data sourcing network with importers and regional headquarters to ensure quick and regular access to required datasets.
Monitor automotive market events and collect relevant data and information based on allocated workload, ensuring timely input into JATO databases using proprietary software and following company procedures and guidelines.
Code and publish required changes in JATO proprietary systems, adhering to quality standards, procedures, SLAs, KPIs, and specific 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.
Build and leverage strong networking and influencing skills (internal, external, primary, and secondary sources) to elicit additional relevant information and ensure a steady flow of high-quality data.
Stay updated on developments in the KSA automotive market and share insights with MENA regional management and the 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.
Successfully resolve customer issues as part of JATO's customer support and escalation process.
Support Sales Management by identifying customer requirements, generating leads based on customer needs, and acting as the first point of contact for Saudi customers.
Follow local and international automotive market events to ensure comprehensive market coverage

Key Requirements:

Saudi nationality with 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 is essential.

Ability to focus on detailed information and manage large volumes of data with accuracy.

Strong analytical thinking and a data-driven mindset to ensure high-quality data collection and validation.

Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, with excellent 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 tight 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.

This is a full-time, permanent, employed position.

Our values. JATO core values are Integrity, People First, Collaboration, Innovation and Excellence.

Learn more about our values here: JATO Core Values

JATO Dynamics is a global business and our success is attributed to the diversity, skills and experiences of our colleagues across the world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability, marital status or veteran status.

Automotive Data Specialist - Saudi Arabia