Regional Sales Manager (Bloemfontein)

MAN Automotive Ltd; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Regional Sales Manager for Bloemfontein to drive sales and market share growth. Candidates should have significant experience in the heavy commercial vehicle industry and a strong sales background, including team leadership. The role involves managing dealer relationships and providing direct support to enhance sales performance.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Must be customer-focused and results-driven.
• Experience in heavy commercial vehicles sales is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Achieve set targets and grow truck sales in the region.
• Monitor and report on sales targets and performance.
• Support dealers with business plans and sales strategies.
• Act as a brand ambassador and manage sales relationships.

Skills

Customer focused with a results driven approach

Experience in new and used vehicle sales processes

Willingness to travel extensively

Develop and motivate staff

Market knowledge

High level communication

Interpersonal relations

Negotiation skills

Education

Grade 12 Matric Certificate

Relevant bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Job title: Regional Sales Manager (Bloemfontein)

Job Location: Free State, Bloemfontein

Deadline: September 30, 2025

Responsibilities

• Achieve set targets and grow MAN truck sales and market share within the assigned region.
• Set, monitor, and report on regional sales targets and performance against agreed KPIs.
• Support dealers in developing and executing annual business plans and sales strategies.
• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring adherence to MAN standards.
• Manage the sales relationship between MAN NSC RSA and appointed Private Capital Dealers (PCDs).
• Track competitor activity and advise on tactical sales plans.
• Actively engage in customer visits and support deal-making activities.
• Identify and address sales challenges, implementing corrective action plans.
• Coach, mentor, and develop sales teams and dealer staff.
• Support PCDs with recruitment, training, mentoring, and retention of sales staff.
• Conduct joint customer visits and provide direct sales support where required.
• Collaborate with the Head of Truck Sales to align sales strategies with national objectives.
• Ensure regional marketing and communication initiatives are effectively implemented.

Qualifications

• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate
• Relevant bachelor's degree

Skills

• Customer focused with a results driven approach.
• Experience in new and used vehicle sales processes.
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• Develop and motivate staff.
• Market knowledge.
• High level communication, interpersonal relations and negotiation skills.

Experience

• Sales experience within the heavy commercial vehicles industry - 10 years' Experience, leading and motivating a team - 7 years.

Closing Date : 30 September 2025