External Sales Representative – Springs

Headhunters; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters in Gauteng is seeking a dynamic automotive sales professional to join our team. The role focuses on generating sales by calling on existing and potential customers, meeting with new prospects, and promoting products and services.

Applicants should have matric, 4–5 years in automotive sales (fleets, workshops or retail), spare shops experience is a plus, and strong product knowledge. Computer literacy and a valid driver's license are essential for this busy field sales position.

Qualifications

• Matric is mandatory.
• 4–5 years of sales experience in the automotive sector (fleets, workshops or retail) is required.
• Spare shops experience is advantageous.
• Computer literate and proficient with standard software.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales by calling on existing and potential customers.
• Cold call new customers to build a pipeline.
• Meet with prospects and promote products and services.
• Identify customer needs and recommend suitable products.
• Suggest products based on stock levels.
• Convince customers to purchase offerings meeting requirements.
• Demonstrate products to customers.
• Resolve customer complaints and queries.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Report to the Sales Manager.
• Contribute to achieving sales targets and business objectives.

Skills

Sales experience

Automotive knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Diesel knowledge

Communication

Education

Matric

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Requirements

• Matric, non-negotiable
• 4-5 years' sales experience in the automotive sector, preferably within fleets, workshops, or retail
• Spare shops experience and knowledge would be beneficial
• Computer literate
• Valid driver's license
• Automotive product knowledge
• Electrical, mechanical, and diesel knowledge

Responsibilities

• Generate sales by calling on existing and potential customers
• Cold call potential new customers
• Meet with potential new customers and promote products and service offerings
• Identify customer needs and recommend suitable products or product ranges
• Recommend products based on customer needs and current stock levels
• Convince customers to purchase products that meet their requirements
• Demonstrate products to customers
• Resolve customer complaints and queries
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Report to the Sales Manager
• Contribute to achieving sales targets and business objectives

Please note that if you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has been unsuccessful.