GULZAR group of companies are well renowned in the market of Afghanistan starting its history from 1940, since then the companies are operating locally and internationally.

Habib Gulzar Motors Limited, abbreviated as HGML, is Toyota’s official representative in Afghanistan. We have been a Toyota 3S dealer (Sales, Services, and Spare Parts) since 2005, and have obtained registration from the Afghanistan Government under the license number 5973.

We are offering quality services and are proud of the rapid growth we have developed the past years. The HGML Team won several awards from Toyota for an incredible performance and the achievement of annual sales objectives.

Position Summary: 

The Brand Protection Officer / Field Investigator is responsible for detecting, investigating, and reporting counterfeit or unauthorized Toyota Engine Oil and Lubricant products in the Afghan market.
This role plays a critical part in protecting the Toyota brand image, maintaining customer trust, and supporting sales efforts by ensuring market integrity and compliance.

Plan, coordinate, and conduct field inspections across various provinces to identify counterfeit or unauthorized products imports.  
Gather market intelligence through regular visits to engine oil shops, lubricants shops, auto parts shops, wholesale distributors, and service centers.
Build relationships with retailers, mechanics, and trade networks to encourage reporting of counterfeit activity.
Collect and document physical evidence (samples, packaging, product details, photos, videos) of suspected counterfeit products.
Organize and maintain accurate case files, inspection reports, and visual documentation.
Liaise with government authorities, including:
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Local police departments/officeso
Customs and border control
Support or initiate official complaints and follow up on enforcement processes in coordination with his line manager and then with local authorities.
Issue formal warnings or notices to sellers involved in unauthorized or counterfeit sales, in line with company policy.
Monitor market trends and report on emerging counterfeit risks.

Train and support other investigators or staff on product identification and brand protection standards.
Assist in the preparation of public awareness content, legal documents, warning letters, and internal communication drafts.
Submit weekly/monthly activity reports to the Sales & Marketing Manager.
Carry out any additional tasks assigned by the line manager or company leadership.

Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in sales, field operations, market inspection, enforcement, or brand protection roles.
Strong knowledge of the Afghan retail and automotive aftermarket environment.
Proven ability to work independently in the field and maintain high ethical standards.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Dari, Pashto, and English.
Skills in negotiation, interviewing, and documenting findings professionally.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and using mobile photography or reporting tools.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout Afghanistan, often at short notice.

Qualified candidates may send their CVs include a Cover letter to the HGML Human resource department to this email address: nasratullah.sediqi@toyota.com.af