Automotive Sales Specialist - Pre-Owned Vehicles | Strand, Cape Town

AUTO24.africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 180 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative automotive company reshaping the car buying experience in Africa! As an Automotive Sales Specialist, you will play a crucial role in establishing a new distribution channel at our Strand showroom. This role offers the chance to manage leads, showcase pre-owned vehicles, and contribute to a growing digital sales channel. With a focus on personal growth and a customer-oriented approach, you’ll be part of a team that values initiative and performance. Enjoy a vibrant work environment with exciting career development opportunities and performance bonuses. If you’re passionate about the automotive industry and ready to exceed targets, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Fixed salary plus performance-based compensation

Dynamic work environment

Career development opportunities

Ongoing training

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Pension fund

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and strong organizational abilities are essential.
• Experience in the automotive industry is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and follow up on incoming leads and present vehicles effectively.
• Handle the complete sales process from negotiation to closing the sale.

Skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Customer-oriented mindset

Negotiation skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Tools

G Suite

Job description

Automotive Sales Specialist - Pre-Owned Vehicles | Strand, Cape Town

About Us: Auto24 is a leading destination for buying and selling pre-owned vehicles in Africa, with a strong presence across 5 countries and multiple physical showrooms, including our new branch in Strand, Cape Town.

As a fast-growing and innovative automotive company, we're reshaping the car buying experience across the continent. Join us and be part of our mission to provide African car buyers and sellers with a seamless and trusted experience. Here, you'll have the opportunity to grow personally and help shape the future of African automotive trade!

Your Role: As a key member of our sales team, reporting directly to the Sales Manager, you'll play a central role in establishing this new distribution channel at our Strand showroom.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

1. Managing and following up on incoming leads: presenting vehicles, offering personalized recommendations, follow-ups, and supporting financing applications.
2. Delivering a polished and effective sales approach to showcase our diverse range of pre-owned vehicles.
3. Handling the complete sales process, from negotiation and contract signing to selling additional products and closing the sale.
4. Contributing to the growth of our innovative digital sales channel that complements our physical showrooms.

Requirements:

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
2. Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
3. Proficiency in office tools, especially G Suite.
4. Dynamic, proactive, curious, and open-minded.
5. Ability to work independently and take initiative.
6. Experience in the automotive industry (a strong plus).
7. A customer-oriented mindset with solid negotiation skills.
8. Confidence in persuading customers, closing deals, and building trust.
9. Enthusiasm for challenges, self-motivation, and a drive to exceed targets.
10. Strong interpersonal skills on the phone and a passion for the automotive industry, along with a start-up mindset.

Benefits:

1. A fixed salary plus an attractive, uncapped variable compensation tied to your performance.
2. A young, dynamic, and innovative work environment focused on team well-being.
3. Exciting career development opportunities.
4. Ongoing training in various fields.
5. Performance bonuses.
6. Health benefits and a pension fund.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting