Strategic Sales & Purchasing Leader

Profile Personnel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Sales Manager with at least 5 years of experience in the automotive sector. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiating skills, excellent communication abilities, and a background in Purchasing or Business Management. This role includes conducting negotiations with customers and suppliers, as well as overseeing project processing across departments. Competitive compensation is provided.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years Sales Management experience in automotive environment.
• Strong business acumen with regards to cost consciousness and efficiency improvement.
• Advanced knowledge in MS Office programmes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct price negotiations and prepare offers according to customer requirements.
• Coordinate offer phase and project launch for efficiency.
• Negotiate with suppliers and optimize the supplier portfolio.

Skills

Sales Management experience

Strong negotiating skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge in business intelligence portals

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Purchasing Management or Business Management

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in South Africa is seeking a Sales Manager with at least 5 years of experience in the automotive sector. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiating skills, excellent communication abilities, and a background in Purchasing or Business Management. This role includes conducting negotiations with customers and suppliers, as well as overseeing project processing across departments. Competitive compensation is provided.