General Sales Manager

Headhunters; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Headhunters is seeking a sales leader with extensive experience in the automotive aftermarket to drive revenue through the sales team and oversee operations. The role emphasizes leadership, customer relationship growth, and identifying new business opportunities.

Applicants should bring over 10 years in the field, at least 1 year in a leadership role, and strong technical product knowledge and industry networks. SAP experience and Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a supervisory/managerial role.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of how sales drive revenue.
• Solid sales knowledge in automotive aftermarket.
• Technical product knowledge and industry networks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel skills required.
• Experience with SAP systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth through the performance of the sales team.
• Support and guide Sales Managers.
• Oversee sales operations and performance.
• Improve sales processes and efficiencies.
• Strengthen relationships with key customers.
• Identify new business and market opportunities.

Job description

• More than 10 years’ experience in automotive aftermarket sales.
• At least 1 year experience in a leadership role (supervisor or manager).
• Technical product knowledge.
• Technical industry knowledge (Has existing networks in the industry).
• Business acumen (understand how business works).
• Sales knowledge.
• Experience in Microsoft Office while being proficient in Excel.
• Proven SAP knowledge and experience.

Description

Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• More than 10 years’ experience in automotive aftermarket sales.
• At least 1 year experience in a leadership role (supervisor or manager).
• Technical product knowledge.
• Technical industry knowledge (Has existing networks in the industry).
• Business acumen (understand how business works).
• Sales knowledge.
• Experience in Microsoft Office while being proficient in Excel.
• Proven SAP knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Drive revenue growth through sales team performance.
• Support and guide Sales Managers.
• Oversee sales operations and performance.
• Improve sales processes and efficiencies.
• Strengthen key customer relationships.
• Identify new business and market opportunities.

If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful.