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DAMIEN SCOPEL

DAMIEN SCOPEL

Regional Sales Manager
Dubai

Summary

Dynamic and multilingual Regional Sales Manager with extensive experience across diverse automotive brands, including premium , mainstream and value-driven segments. Proven expertise in sales management, strategic planning, and product marketing, with a deep understanding of distinct brand strategies, market positioning, and customer behaviors. Skilled in driving sales growth, managing product launches, and executing tailored market strategies across Europe and the Middle East. Holds dual degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Business Engineering, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and customer experience optimization.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
6
6
Languages

Work History

Regional Sales Manager UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Lebanon and Jordan

Audi Middle East
07.2021 - Current
  • Managing sales, operational and customer experience related targets
  • Driving sales, stock and production planning for each market
  • Developing market individual sales and marketing strategies to ensure dealers achieving their targets
  • Designing and executing pre-order campaigns that successfully drives customers pre-booking, improves forecast accuracy and dealer profitability
  • Optimizing dealers Sales funnel processes to increase sales conversion
  • Managing relationship with partners


Achievements:

  • 2024: +15% sales vs 2021
  • 2024: Implementation of dealer facing dashboards for KPIs monitoring
  • Since 2023: All markets above customer satisfaction brand target
  • 2023: Field Force Qualification Programme Certification
  • 2022-23: Near East Markets Relaunch (2023 sales: +41% vs. 2021) with new pricing and offer concept

Head of Product & Planning

Audi Middle East
09.2017 - 06.2021
  • Developed and implemented new Audi’s product strategy in the Middle and Near East markets
  • Managed model pricings and coordinated the renewal of the complete product range with stakeholders
  • Led a team of product managers to drive successful product launches and market penetration
  • 2020: International Leadership Management Level 3 Certification

Advanced Product Planning Manager for German/Swiss/Austrian cluster

Renault Deutschland AG / Renault S.A.S.
12.2016 - 08.2017
  • Monitored market trends to anticipate future customer needs
  • Integrated market requirements into future model development at Groupe Renault, ensuring alignment with customer demands
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive product planning strategies for the cluster

Head of product marketing

Renault Deutschland AG
05.2014 - 11.2016
  • Led product marketing initiatives for Renault’s Compact class line-up, driving sales promotion programs and ad-hoc sales support actions
  • Spearheaded team leadership efforts to ensure successful product launches and sustainable product management

Head of product marketing

Renault Deutschland AG
04.2012 - 04.2014
  • Led product marketing initiatives for Dacia model range, focusing on brand positioning and sales growth
  • Provided team leadership to ensure unique price positioning and impactful product launches

Product manager

Renault Deutschland AG
01.2008 - 03.2012
  • Launched multiple new models across different segments, driving innovation and competitiveness
  • Defined product pricing based on positioning versus competition and developed product offers throughout the life cycle, ensuring alignment with customer behaviour and market demands

CRM data manager

Renault Deutschland AG
07.2005 - 12.2007
  • Developed Renault’s new CRM Database Customer Data Strategy to ensure best customer knowledge
  • Managed and executed CRM campaigns to optimize customer engagement and increase sales revenue

Coordinator After Sales

Renault Deutschland AG
09.2001 - 06.2005
  • Implemented new repair methods in the German Renault dealer network to improve efficiency
  • Monitored warranty costs and implemented process changes to increase profitability for Renault Group

Development of magnet bearings for ČKD NOVÉ ENERGO a.s.

Institute of Thermomechanics
09.2000 - 06.2001

Experimental analysis of the dynamic behavior of steam turbine blades.

Implementation of the ISO 14001 environment protection standard

Camelin S.A.
01.1999 - 04.1999

Developing an instrument for the suppliers auditing and analysis

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
04.1998 - 06.1998

Education

Diploma in Business Engineering - Business Economics

University of Applied Sciences
Cologne, Germany
04.2001 -

Master's Engineer of Mechanics - Mechanical Engineering

University of Technology
Besancon, France
04.2001 -

Skills

    Sales leadership

    Team building

    Strategic planning

    Sales initiatives and techniques

    Market research

    Competitive analysis

Timeline

Regional Sales Manager UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Lebanon and Jordan

Audi Middle East
07.2021 - Current

Head of Product & Planning

Audi Middle East
09.2017 - 06.2021

Advanced Product Planning Manager for German/Swiss/Austrian cluster

Renault Deutschland AG / Renault S.A.S.
12.2016 - 08.2017

Head of product marketing

Renault Deutschland AG
05.2014 - 11.2016

Head of product marketing

Renault Deutschland AG
04.2012 - 04.2014

Product manager

Renault Deutschland AG
01.2008 - 03.2012

CRM data manager

Renault Deutschland AG
07.2005 - 12.2007

Coordinator After Sales

Renault Deutschland AG
09.2001 - 06.2005

Diploma in Business Engineering - Business Economics

University of Applied Sciences
04.2001 -

Master's Engineer of Mechanics - Mechanical Engineering

University of Technology
04.2001 -

Development of magnet bearings for ČKD NOVÉ ENERGO a.s.

Institute of Thermomechanics
09.2000 - 06.2001

Implementation of the ISO 14001 environment protection standard

Camelin S.A.
01.1999 - 04.1999

Developing an instrument for the suppliers auditing and analysis

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc.
04.1998 - 06.1998
DAMIEN SCOPELRegional Sales Manager