Sales Manager

First Degree Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment firm is seeking a Sales Manager to lead operations at a busy Tyre & Fitment Centre in Eastern Cape. The role involves driving sales, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have at least 2 years of management experience in the tyre retail or automotive industry, strong leadership, and excellent communication skills. The position requires flexibility for after-hours work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years management experience in the tyre retail/automotive industry.
• Strong ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Willing to work after hours, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily store operations and ensure smooth running of all departments.
• Drive sales through promotions and identifying new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Leadership skills

Sales management

Financial analysis

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Post-matric qualification in retail/sales

Tools

MS Office

Retail systems

Job description

Overview

We have a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic Sales Manager to lead a busy Tyre & Fitment Centre in Eastern Cape

Duties

• Oversee daily store operations and ensure smooth running of all departments.
• Manage and motivate staff, including recruitment, training, performance management, and conflict resolution.
• Drive sales by implementing promotions, visiting corporate clients/fleet companies, and identifying new business opportunities.
• Analyse financial reports, manage budgets, control expenditure, and monitor stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality management, and operational policies.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, resolve queries, and ensure service excellence.
• Monitor, analyse, and act on sales/stock reports to achieve performance and profitability targets.

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) essential; a post-matric qualification in retail/sales is advantageous.
• Minimum 2 years’ management experience in the tyre retail/automotive industry.
• Strong leadership skills with proven ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and stock management.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• Computer literate (MS Office; experience with retail systems advantageous).
• Willing to work after hours, weekends, and public holidays as required.
• Results-driven, professional, and customer-focused with high integrity.

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