Sales Manager

Rubix Recruitment (Pty) Ltd; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Sales Manager for the automotive industry. This role involves leading a sales team, developing marketing strategies, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of automotive experience, including management responsibilities, and a Matric qualification. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the automotive industry, with at least 2 years in a sales management role.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Sound understanding of the vehicle sales process, financing, and customer relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage the vehicle sales team to achieve monthly and annual sales targets.
• Develop and implement effective sales and marketing strategies.
• Drive customer satisfaction and ensure a high level of after-sales service.
• Monitor sales performance, stock levels, and market trends.
• Recruit, train, and mentor sales executives.
• Report regularly to senior management on performance, opportunities, and challenges.

Skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Target-driven and customer-focused

Strong leadership and motivational abilities

Ability to perform under pressure

High sense of integrity and professionalism

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Relevant tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, or Business Management

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and manage the vehicle sales team to achieve monthly and annual sales targets.
• Develop and implement effective sales and marketing strategies.
• Drive customer satisfaction and ensure a high level of after-sales service.
• Monitor sales performance, stock levels, and market trends.
• Recruit, train, and mentor sales executives.
• Report regularly to senior management on performance, opportunities, and challenges.

Qualifications

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, or Business Management (advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the automotive industry, with at least 2 years in a sales management role
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets
• Strong leadership and team management experience
• Sound understanding of the vehicle sales process, financing, and customer relationship management

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Target-driven and customer-focused
• Strong leadership and motivational abilities
• Ability to perform under pressure
• High sense of integrity and professionalism

For more information contact :

Yvona Cloete

Senior Recruitment Consultant

082 9262 401