Contingency Search
Pre-vetted shortlists for sales, aftersales, parts and support roles. You pay on successful placement only.
5 working days · replacement guaranteeAutomotive Retail Executive Search · Saudi Arabia
We know who is driving Saudi automotive retail — and who is ready to move.
Drive Talent helps OEMs, distributors, dealer groups and new market entrants identify, approach and hire proven automotive talent across the Kingdom.
Sales ExecutivesService AdvisorsTechniciansF&IPartsWorkshop ManagersBranch ManagersGMsOEM Teams
Candidate CV UploadApplicants can submit their CV through a dedicated page while the main website stays client-focused.
Open Careers PageWhat we do
Four ways to hire with us
Choose the search model that fits the role, urgency and confidentiality level.
Retained Search
Director, GM and confidential appointments where discretion and direct market mapping are critical.
Leadership · sensitive replacementsTalent Partnerships
Priority SLAs, dedicated consultants and scaled fee discounts for clients we have already delivered for.
Unlocked after proven delivery25% discount on placement fees!
Market Intelligence
Salary benchmarking, Saudization planning, org design and market-entry advisory for Saudi automotive retail.
Salary guide · Nitaqat planningWhy Drive Talent
Recruiters send CVs. We send intelligence.
In a connected market, knowing org charts, salaries, dealer politics and Saudization arithmetic is the difference between a hire and a good hire.
“Every search starts before the vacancy exists. We map the market, protect confidentiality and approach the right people with the right story.”
How a search runs
Seven steps. No surprises.
The same disciplined process behind every search — whether it is a service advisor in ten days or a confidential GM appointment over ten weeks.
01
Discovery
Role brief, package, team context and the real reason the seat is open.
02
Search
Database first — 7,000+ profiles — then targeted headhunting in the market.
03
Assessment
Screened against dealership metrics, not just CVs: NPS, absorption, units, F&I.
04
Interview
A calibrated shortlist of 3–5, with our written assessment on each candidate.
05
Offer
Package benchmarking and counteroffer management until signature.
06
Placement
Notice-period liaison and onboarding coordination to the first day at work.
07
Follow-up
Structured check-ins at 30 and 90 days, backed by the replacement guarantee.
Free download for hiring leaders
KSA Automotive Retail Salary Guide 2026
Salary bands for dealership roles, Saudization considerations and market commentary for OEMs, distributors and dealer groups.
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Send us your name, company and role. We will share the guide and discuss what the numbers mean for your hiring plan.
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One call. Full picture.
Tell us the role, branch and deadline. We will tell you who is realistically available, what they cost and how fast we can put them in front of you.
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+966 56 414 3309Hello@drivetalent.saRiyadh · Kingdom of Saudi Arabia