Sales Cadet Programm

Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Pretoria is looking for individuals aspiring to grow into successful Commercial Vehicle Sales Executives. This role includes providing sales support, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring compliance with sales policies. Candidates should have at least 1-2 years of sales experience in the automotive sector. This position offers a comprehensive learning journey and mentorship from experienced professionals.

Benefits

Mentorship from experienced automotive sales professionals

Professional work environment

Qualifications

• At least 1–2 years of proven experience in a sales role.
• Comfortable presenting products and interacting with customers face-to-face.
• Knowledge of the automotive sector or commercial vehicles is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales support to the commercial vehicles team.
• Assist in generating leads and maintaining customer relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company policies.

Skills

Sales support

Customer relationship management

Excellent communication skills

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Post-matric qualification in Sales, Marketing, Business or Automotive Studies

Job description

About Us

Since the invention of the truck over 125 years ago, Daimler Truck AG has been a pioneer in the commercial vehicle sector and is today one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established in South Africa over 60 years ago, Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd together with its subsidiaries DaimlerTruck Financial ServicesSouth Africa (Pty) Ltd and Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd provides an optimal experience for our esteemed customers based on a comprehensive products and services portfolio. The Group’s success is based on its leading brands inclusive of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Buses, and FUSO Trucks in addition to offering parts and servicesfor Freightliner and Western Star Trucks. Its product range is backed by its market-leading value-added services in Fleetboard, TruckStore, TruckTraining, and Financial Services. With a Southern African footprint that includes South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, the company is headquartered in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa, and all its productsare assembled locally in its East London production plant.

Programme Overview

To provide Sales Operations support and hands-on support to the sales team to maximize sales, market share, dealer and customer satisfaction and long- term profitability for the product in compliance with the Company's Integrity & Anti Bribery Codes, Conflict of Interest Policy & S.H.E. requirements and to perform delegated S.H.E. tasks and duties & to inform superior about deviations.

This programme is designed for individuals aspiring to grow into successful Commercial Vehicle Sales Executives.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide sales support to the commercial vehicles team.
• Assist in generating leads and maintaining customer relationships.
• Conduct product demonstrations and dealership walk-ins with sales executives.
• Support with market research, competitor analysis, and sales reporting.
• Help manage vehicle inventory, deliveries, and client documentation.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction by addressing queries and escalating issues.
• Ensure compliance with S.H.E. tasks, ethical sales conduct, and company policies.

Qualifications:

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential).
• Post-matric qualification in Sales, Marketing, Business, or Automotive Studies (advantageous).
• Valid driver’s license is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.

Experience:

• At least 1–2 years of proven experience in a sales role (automotive or related industry preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to work towards sales targets and build customer relationships.
• Comfortable presenting products and interacting with customers face-to-face.
• Knowledge of the automotive sector or commercial vehicles is a strong advantage.

What We Offer

• A comprehensive 12-month learning journey with clear development milestones.
• Mentorship from experienced automotive sales professionals.
• Real-world exposure to commercial vehicle sales and dealership operations.
• A supportive, professional work environment with room to grow.

Recruitment locations include Centurion, Boksburg, Pietermaritzburg, Durban, and East London

Other important Information:

Daimler Truck Southern Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered; however, the following will apply:

• Foreign nationals must qualify for a work visa/permit as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002.
• Employment Equity Plan interms of the Employment Equity Act, No 58, 1998. Code of good practice on the employment of people with disabilities.

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Application closing date: 30 July 2025