New Vehicle Sales Manager

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

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership is seeking a New Vehicle Sales Manager for their East Rand, Gauteng branch. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience managing sales teams and will be responsible for monitoring performance, exceeding customer satisfaction targets, and supporting vehicle sales executives. A Grade 12 qualification is mandatory along with a valid driver's license. The role is essential for driving sales growth and requires strong skills in stock control and training development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience in a managerial role at a franchised business.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Strong asset and stock control skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on individual and team sales performance.
• Ensure customer satisfaction targets are exceeded.
• Support vehicle sales executives to meet targets.
• Conduct market and competitor analysis.
• Engage in active marketing and stock management.
• Identify training needs for staff.

Skills

Sales performance monitoring

Customer satisfaction

Market analysis

Staff training and development

Stock management

Education

Grade 12 qualification

Diploma in Business or Marketing Management

Job description

New Vehicle Sales Manager - East Rand - Gauteng

Reference : CAW -KdW-1

Duties & Responsibilities

A well‑established automotive dealership, based in the East Rand, Gauteng is seeking a New Vehicle Sales Manager to join their sales department.

This position is regarded as a key management role and will be suited to an experienced manager who has the ability to attract clients, provide excellent customer service, motivate staff, control costs, and maintain high levels of sales on an ongoing basis.

• Monitoring and reporting on individual and team sales performance.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction targets are being exceeded.
• Taking a hands‑on approach in supporting vehicle sales executives to meet their targets.
• Carrying out market and competitor analyses, setting target parameters (e.g. for pricing), and ensuring these are implemented.
• Engaging in active marketing and stock management.
• Identifying training and development needs and opportunities for staff.
• Working closely with the vehicle sales team to ensure the dealership meets its new vehicle sales target.

Requirements & Skills needed

• Must have at least three years' experience in the role with a proven track record within a franchised business.
• Grade 12 qualification essential.
• Valid Drivers' License essential.
• Specific brand experience; a diploma in Business or Marketing Management will be advantageous.
• Strong asset and stock control skills.
• Must have contactable references.