Commercial Sales Manager

Midvaal Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 312,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone & data allowance

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Commercial Sales Manager in Johannesburg. The role involves driving sales performance and managing a high-performing sales team in the automotive spare parts sector. Candidates should have at least 5 years of relevant experience and exceptional leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits include a phone and data allowance. This role is pivotal in expanding the customer base while ensuring operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5 years' sales experience in automotive spare parts industry.
• 3 years' management experience within the same industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance and achieve revenue targets.
• Market and promote automotive products effectively.
• Lead, motivate, and manage the sales team.
• Ensure optimal stock availability and purchasing decisions.
• Grow and maintain a strong customer base.
• Implement and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Report directly to the General Manager.

Skills

Strong business and commercial acumen

Cost-conscious decision-making ability

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Ability to multitask and perform under pressure

Education

Matric

Sales and/or Marketing qualification or certification

Job description

Commercial Sales Manager

Location: City Deep

Salary: R25 000 – R28 000 + Commission-based

Benefits: Phone & data allowance

Overview

Our client in the automotive industry is seeking a results-driven Commercial Sales Manager to lead and grow their sales division. This role is focused on driving revenue, managing a high-performing sales team, and ensuring optimal stock availability aligned with market demand.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in expanding the customer base while maintaining operational efficiency and commercial effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance and achieve revenue targets
• Market and promote automotive products effectively
• Lead, motivate, and manage the sales team
• Ensure optimal stock availability and purchasing decisions
• Grow and maintain a strong customer base
• Implement and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Report directly to the General Manager

Minimum Requirements

• Matric (Non-negotiable)
• Minimum 5 years’ sales experience in the automotive spare parts industry
• At least 3 years’ management experience within the same industry

Skills & Competencies

• Strong business and commercial acumen
• Cost-conscious decision-making ability
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to listen, understand, and respond effectively
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to multitask and perform under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

• Sales and/or Marketing qualification or certification (advantageous)