Junior Sales Manager

Sydsen; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership located in South Africa is seeking an experienced automotive sales manager. You will oversee sales operations and lead a sales team to achieve monthly targets. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years' experience in automotive sales, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a hands-on leadership approach. This role offers the opportunity to build strong customer relationships and drive successful sales outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in automotive sales, ideally with management exposure.
• Proven experience in meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Ability to lead by example and mentor the sales team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the sales team to achieve targets.
• Maintain showroom standards and stock profiling.
• Build strong customer relationships for repeat business.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Job description

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the telecom network to ensure optimal performance Monitor network performance metrics, KPIs, and SLA compliance Coordinate network maintenance, upgrades, and fault resolution activities Manage a team of engineers, technicians, and support staff to ensure efficient operations Implement network optimization strategies to improve reliability and capacity Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and contractors for equipment and service provisioning Ensure adherence to safety, regulatory, and compliance standards Prepare operational reports and present performance updates to senior management Plan and manage budgets, resources, and operational expenditures Develop disaster recovery and business continuity plans for network infrastructure

Key Responsibilities:

Drive new and pre-owned vehicle sales while achieving monthly and annual targets Assist in managing, coaching, and motivating the sales team to deliver results Maintain showroom standards, stock profiling, and vehicle valuations Build and maintain strong customer relationships to drive repeat and referral business Collaborate with marketing and finance teams on promotions, campaigns, and deals Ensure compliance with dealership and manufacturer policies and procedures Monitor and report on sales performance, identifying opportunities for improvement

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years' experience in automotive sales, with at least some exposure to management or team leadership Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills Hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example Valid driver's license