Automotive Regional Sales Manager OEM Level Gauteng, Midrand

Select Motor Recruitment; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an experienced Regional Sales Manager to provide continuous support to dealerships in Gauteng, Midrand. The ideal candidate will increase sales revenue and market share by implementing effective dealer strategies and performance targets. Applicants must have a Business Development Diploma and at least 2 years of automotive sales management experience. This full-time role requires strong people management skills and the ability to analyze sales data effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in the automotive industry at dealership or OEM level.
• Minimum 2 years sales management experience.
• Solid understanding of the automotive industry and various market segments.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate dealer sales processes and implement dealer strategies.
• Monitor dealer profitability and financial performance.
• Compile regional sales reports and develop sales action plans.

Skills

Sales Experience

Management Experience

Negotiation

Communication Skills

Analytical Mindset

Education

Business Development Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

CRM Software

Job description

Automotive Regional Sales Manager OEM Level Gauteng, Midrand Select Motor Recruitment•Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa

Reports to: National Sales Manager

Remuneration: Market Related dependent on skill set knowledge and experience

Purpose Of The Job: Our client is looking for an experienced Regional Sales Manager to manage and provide continuous support to dealerships nationally focusing on increasing sales revenue and market share growth aligned with the companys strategic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate dealer sales processes; review and implement dealer strategies
• Establish individual and divisional sales objectives
• Set dealer performance targets
• Improve and monitor dealer profitability and financial performance
• Implement and manage dealer standards to meet sales goals
• Develop and maintain dealer sales operating standards and procedures
• Monitor dealer evaluations regarding RSM performance
• Develop field sales action plans supporting regional sales programs
• Coordinate vehicle distribution sales and stock planning
• Manage customer satisfaction wholesale market share and business management objectives
• Maintain strong relationships with dealer networks
• Provide dealers with support to generate leads and close sales
• Attend regular management meetings and conduct frequent dealer inspections including cross-border visits
• Monitor short medium and long-term sales objectives and analyze related data
• Implement plans to achieve sales and customer satisfaction (CSI) targets
• Support dealers in understanding their individual markets and developing business/marketing plans
• Compile regional sales reports
• Ensure proper corporate image representation among stakeholders
• Suggest improvements to dealerships to boost brand image
• Adapt flexibly to change in a dynamic environment
• Apply strong analysis and problem-solving skills
• Communicate clear consistent directions and instructions
• Demonstrate excellent people management and leadership skills
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of follow-through
• Operate effectively under pressure with attention to detailed accuracy
• Exercise sound judgment to make decisions that achieve targets
• Drive regional sales to meet market share basket share and budget objectives

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Business Development Diploma
• Minimum 2 years in the automotive industry at dealership or OEM level
• Minimum 2 years sales management experience
• Exposure to dealer networks
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective sales strategies and best practices
• Understanding of inventory control and people management
• Strong people management and teamwork skills
• Self-management and initiative
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience facilitating and chairing meetings capturing and issuing minutes
• Solid understanding of the automotive industry and various market segments

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of Sewells industry data/reports
• Comprehensive product knowledge
• Computer literacy
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to analyze statistical data from Auto MSA
• Lead management and sales funnel analysis

Behavioural Competencies

• Analytical mindset capable of scenario assessment
• Strong negotiation skills attention to detail
• Excellent communication and project management skills
• Flexibility with working hours
• Emotional resilience under pressure

Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 14 days from application kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the specified criteria as per the job spec. If you do not meet the requirements Select Motor Recruitment reserves the right not to respond to your application.

Applications should be submitted no later than Friday 12 December 2025.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

Sales Experience, Direct Sales, Management Experience, Territory Management, Hospice Care, Home Care, Salesforce, Outside Sales, Sales Management, CRM Software, Enterprise Sales, negotiation

Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1