New Vehicle Sales Manager

Automotive Recruitment Specialist; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Automotive Recruitment Specialist seeks a dynamic, well-presented Sales Manager to lead our dealership’s sales, marketing and customer-retention efforts. You will drive profitability by meeting forecast targets and maintaining high customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities include building the sales organisation, planning launches, ensuring stock availability, and keeping administration on track while controlling costs to budget. A strong leadership track record is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3 years sales management in automotive sector.
• Knowledge of motor industry and dealership operations.
• Understanding of consumer/vehicle legislation and trade practices.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication.
• Strong business acumen and leadership abilities.
• Professional appearance and high motivation to succeed.
• Commitment to long-term career and business growth.

Responsibilities

• Develop the necessary sales organisation to meet sales and profitability.
• Formulate marketing plans and conduct launches and promotions.
• Ensure optimum stock of cars on premises and on order.
• Maintain all administrative functions, returns, record keeping and clerical operations.
• Ensure cost control to budget within the department.

Skills

Sales management

Marketing knowledge

3 years sales management

Motor industry knowledge

Consumer/vehicle legislation

English proficiency

Business acumen

Leadership

Sales experience

Professional appearance

Motivation & drive

Education

Matric

Sales/Marketing qualification

Valid driver’s licence

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic, ambitious, and well-presented individual to join our

team.

Job summary:

To maximise sales and profitability through satisfaction and retention of customers to

meet sales forecast/target/budget.

Responsibilities:

• Develop the necessary sales organisation to meet sales and profitability

• Formulate marketing plans and conduct launches and promotions.

• Ensure optimum stock of cars on premises and on order.

• Ensure all administrative functions, returns, record keeping and clerical

operations are carried out and are kept up to date.

• Ensure cost control to budget within the department.

Knowledge and skills:

• Sales management and marketing knowledge.

• Must have 3 years sales managers experience.

• Knowledge of the motor industry and extensive understanding of management and operations of a motor dealership.

• Up to date knowledge of consumer/vehicle legislation and trade practices

• Excellent verbal and written English language skills.

• Good business acumen in understanding business operations processes.

• Management and leadership skills.

• Strong sales background with relevant industry experience.

• Well-spoken, confident, and professional in appearance.

• Highly motivated and driven to succeed.

• Committed to building a long‑term career and growing the business.

Qualifications:

Matric

Sales management and marketing qualification or equivalent

Valid drivers licence

Package:

Competitive, market-related salary.