Automotive Data Specialist

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.

Role Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen; JATO is seeking a Data Specialist to join the Data & Research team based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . You will be responsible for the Saudi Arabia Database within the wider MENA team, reporting into the Team Manager. As a Data Specialist, you will source, research and code our car specifications and volumes data from official sources whilst striving to improve the quality and enhance the specifications and volumes data for the Saudi market.

We are seeking an individual who has strong self-motivation, strong focus on collaboration, in conjunction with an analytical approach to data collection.

Based on allocated workload, you will be required to monitor the events of automotive market(s) and collect the relevant data and information in- order-to input into JATO databases using our proprietary software and following company procedures and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Code and publish required changes using JATO proprietary software against relevant quality standards, procedures, and business requirements (in accordance to SLA, KPIs, specific head office requests, etc)
• Elicit additional relevant information and ensure a steady flow of the highest quality data by using effective networking (internal, external, primary, or secondary sources) and influencing skills.
• Accountable for successfully completing designated workload along with additional specialized activities based on the immediate priorities of the Data Operations Team
• Review documentation to gather details of specific changes and align against relevant JATO definitions, data structure and existing vehicle data.
• Perform quality assurance (QA) activities to improve data quality
• Successfully resolve customer issues as a part of The JATO experience customer. support/escalation process
• Implement correction and changes into the database as a guide required by the Data Operational management and Centre of Excellence

Key Requirements:

• Saudi nationality with 1-3 years of recent experience in the KSA automotive sector, acquired through hands-on experience or substantial training in product or marketing research at automotive manufacturers, importers, or leasing companies.
• Strong self-motivation, with the ability to work independently and a high level of commitment.
• Results-oriented with a keen attention to detail.
• Capable of prioritizing tasks and meeting tight deadlines.
• Occasional travel to the Head Office in the UK and UAE is required.
• The ideal candidate will possess a higher education qualification.
• Strong focus on building and maintaining customer relationships.
• Essential working knowledge of the automotive industry.
• Ability to meet fast deadlines with high attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and Arabic; proficiency in French is advantageous but not required.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (e.g., Excel).
• Valid driver’s license and access to a car.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in both the UAE and KSA.

The candidate will operate under employment from our local JATO Dynamics DMCC company in Dubai, UAE and will be home based in KSA. This is a full-time, permanent position.

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.