Regional Sales Manager: Chery

Chery South Africa; Southern Downs Regional; On-site; AUD 79,290 - 114,530; Full time

Job summary

Chery South Africa seeks a Regional Sales Manager to expand our Dealer Network in Africa and hit sales targets for defined districts. You will oversee dealership operations, set profitable goals, and remotely supervise dealer teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Requirements include 2–5 years in regional sales or dealer development, Matric, and a valid driver’s license; postgraduate qualification is advantageous. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years proven work experience in regional sales/area/dealer development or similar senior role.
• Matric is required; postgraduate business qualification is advantageous.
• Valid driver’s licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Create regional sales plans and targets aligned with business objectives.
• Support Dealer Network with operations and growth.
• Evaluate dealership and individual performance.
• Report on regional sales results and forecasts.
• Forecast quarterly and annual targets and budgets.
• Develop new dealership staff and capabilities.
• Prepare and review annual budgets for the region.
• Analyse market trends and identify opportunities.
• Address problems and propose timely solutions.
• Participate in expansion decisions and new dealer plans.
• Suggest services/products and sales techniques to boost satisfaction.

Skills

ROI & KPIs

CRM software

Dealer operations

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Travel availability

Education

Matric

Post-graduate business qualification advantageous

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Regional Sales Manager – Chery

Permanent sales manager position at Head Office. We are looking for a Regional Sales Manager to expand our Dealer Network in Africa and achieve sales objectives for specific districts of our company. To be successful in this role, the candidate should have previous experience managing the operation of a dealership (or number of dealerships) while taking accountability for reaching targets. The candidate should also be able to remotely supervise a Dealership team and set profitable goals. The ideal candidate combines excellent communication skills with a strategic mindset. Ultimately, the candidate will ensure their area of responsibility meets and exceeds the expectations of our business objectives and contributes to the company's success in the long run.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create regional sales plans and targets in alignment with business objectives.
• Support Dealer Network with operation.
• Evaluate Dealership and individual performances.
• Report on regional sales results.
• Forecast quarterly and annual targets, budgets.
• Develop new Dealership staff.
• Prepare and review the annual budget for the area of responsibility.
• Analyse regional market trends and discover new opportunities for growth.
• Address potential problems and suggest prompt solutions.
• Participate in decisions for expansion or business plans for new Dealers.
• Suggest new services/products and innovative sales techniques to increase customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• 2-5 years proven work experience as a Regional Sales Manager, Area Manager, Dealer Development, or similar senior sales role.
• Matric.
• Post‑graduate business‑related qualification advantageous.
• Valid driver's license.

Skills

• Ability to measure and analyse key performance indicators (ROI and KPIs).
• Familiarity with CRM software.
• Understanding of Dealer operations.
• Ability to lead and motivate a high-performance Dealer Network.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with a problem‑solving attitude.
• Availability to travel as needed.

Please forward your CV to [e-mail] and use reference RSM‑CW.