Automotive Retail Manager

Weelee; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Weelee, a dynamic automotive retail hub in Johannesburg, is seeking a proactive Retail Manager to lead its retail operations. This role combines team leadership and customer engagement to ensure a smooth car buying experience. Candidates should possess strong retail management skills and a passion for customer service. The company offers a supportive culture and competitive salary with sales incentives, aiming to revolutionize the car buying process in South Africa.

Benefits

Competitive salary with sales incentives

Opportunities for advancement

Supportive team culture

Focus on innovation and trust

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive, tech, or fast-paced retail environments preferred.
• Hands-on approach with strong leadership and team management skills.
• Data-driven mindset with CRM and sales dashboard experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily retail operations, ensuring seamless customer experience.
• Supervise and coach a team of sales executives and admin staff.
• Drive sales performance and achieve customer satisfaction targets.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Sales Performance

Team Management

Education

3+ years of experience in retail management

Tools

CRM

Sales Dashboards

Inventory Tools

Job description

Weelee City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaAutomotive Retail ManagerWeelee City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South AfricaGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.We're looking for a proactive and performance-driven Retail Manager to lead operations at our showroom and retail hub.

You'll manage a team, drive customer engagement, and ensure the end-to-end car buying experience is smooth, trustworthy, and aligned with the Weelee brand.

This role is perfect for someone with a passion for customer service, cars, and team leadership.Position Type : PermanentWork Level : Mid-LevelSalary : Market RelatedLocation : Centurion, GautengResponsibilities :

• Lead all daily operations at the retail / showroom level, ensuring a seamless customer experience.
• Supervise and coach a team of sales executives, admin staff, and delivery coordinators.
• Drive sales performance and meet monthly sales and customer satisfaction targets.
• Ensure compliance with vehicle presentation, pricing standards, and inventory readiness.
• Resolve customer queries and complaints with professionalism and care.
• Collaborate with marketing, logistics, and procurement teams to align on stock, campaigns, and events.

Monitor KPIs (e.g., sales volumes, test drives, lead conversion rates) and take action on performance trends.

Ensure proper documentation, vehicle handovers, and delivery processes are followed.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all customers and staff.
• Stay up to date with used car market trends, competitor activity, and pricing strategies.Job Requirements :
• 3+ years of experience in retail management, preferably in automotive, tech, or fast-paced retail environments.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service abilities.
• Data-driven mindset with experience working with CRM, sales dashboards, and inventory tools.
• Knowledge of used car retail or vehicle sales processes is a strong advantage.What We Offer :
• Competitive salary with sales incentives.
• Dynamic, fast-growing company with opportunities to advance.
• A supportive team culture focused on innovation and trust.
• The chance to be part of transforming how South Africans buy and sell cars.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionSales and Business DevelopmentIndustriesRetail Motor VehiclesReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Weelee by 2xSign in to set job alerts for "Retail Manager" roles.Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 week agoAssistant Store Manager - (Gauteng / Germiston / Reef) (JHB East Rand)District Manager - West Rand (Florida) (JHB West Rand)Admin Operations Manager - iStore JohannesburgSandton, Gauteng, South Africa 19 hours agoJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 3 days agoBack of House Manager- Fourways CrossingJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 6 days agoJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 2 months agoSandton, Gauteng, South Africa 2 months agoLenasia, Gauteng, South Africa 1 month agoRandburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 week agoStore Manager Faithful to Nature - RosebankJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 3 days agoJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 week agoJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 week agoMeredale, Gauteng, South Africa 4 days agoJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 month agoRosebank Partner free standing Store Manager FTEJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 4 days agoJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 2 months agoJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 2 days agoJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 2 months agoTerritory Sales Supervisor - China MarketJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 3 months agoJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 17 hours agoJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 month agoJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 2 months agoSandton, Gauteng, South Africa 2 days agoJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 11 months agoJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 week agoJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 1 week agoWe're unlocking community knowledge in a new way.

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