Automotive Sales Consultant

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission-based pay and basic salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Sales training and career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Automotive Sales Consultant for a leading dealership in Klerksdorp. You will engage customers, understand needs, present features, arrange test drives, negotiate terms, and guide buyers from initial contact to delivery.

You should have a passion for cars, excellent interpersonal skills, and a drive to hit sales targets in a dynamic, commission-driven environment with comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive sales or related sales field.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers on showroom floor and online inquiries.
• Identify customer needs and recommend suitable vehicle options.
• Conduct vehicle demonstrations and test drives.
• Explain vehicle features, benefits and options clearly.
• Negotiate sales prices and prepare sales contracts.
• Process financing and trade-in arrangements.
• Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction and build long-term relationships.
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets and objectives.
• Maintain product knowledge and awareness of industry trends.
• Collaborate with sales manager and finance team to close deals.

Skills

Automotive sales

Communication

Negotiation

Customer focus

Weekend availability

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma

Job description

About the Role Our client, a highly reputable automotive dealership located in Klerksdorp, is seeking a motivated and results-driven Automotive Sales Consultant to join their successful sales team. This role involves engaging with potential customers, understanding their needs, and guiding them through the process of purchasing a new or pre-owned vehicle. You will be responsible for presenting vehicle features, arranging test drives, negotiating sales terms, and ensuring a positive customer experience from initial contact to vehicle delivery. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a passion for automobiles, and a strong drive to achieve sales targets. You will work in a dynamic, performance-oriented environment that offers significant earning potential. Join a team that provides excellent training and support, fostering career growth within the automotive sales sector. If you are persuasive, customer-focused, and eager to excel, this opportunity in Klerksdorp is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers on the showroom floor and through online inquiries.
• Identify customer needs and recommend suitable vehicle options.
• Conduct professional vehicle demonstrations and test drives.
• Explain vehicle features, benefits, and options clearly.
• Negotiate sales prices and prepare sales contracts.
• Process financing and trade-in arrangements.
• Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction and build long-term relationships.
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets and objectives.
• Maintain a high level of product knowledge and industry trends.
• Collaborate with the sales manager and finance team to close deals.

Requirements

• Proven experience in automotive sales or a related sales field (e.g., furniture, electronics).
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• A strong understanding of vehicle features and benefits.
• Customer-centric approach with a focus on building rapport.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• High school diploma or equivalent; a college degree is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Goal-oriented and self-motivated.
• Professional appearance and attitude.

Benefits

• Our client offers an attractive commission-based salary structure with uncapped earning potential, along with a basic salary to ensure stability.
• Benefits include medical aid, a provident fund, and opportunities for continuous sales training and professional development.
• You will be part of a supportive and energetic team in Klerksdorp.
• This is a full-time, on-site position, offering a fantastic career path in automotive sales.