TruckStore: Sales Executive Pre-Owned X2

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

Job summary

A leading commercial vehicle manufacturer seeks a Sales Executive in Centurion to drive business growth through active prospecting and maintaining exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will possess strong sales skills, relevant qualifications, and technical knowledge of commercial vehicles. Join this dynamic team for a promising career opportunity.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience as a Sales Executive in Commercial Vehicles.
• Proven retail experience in the automotive industry.
• Technical knowledge of Mercedes Benz VANS, Trucks, Freightliner, and FUSO brands.

Responsibilities

• Plan to meet sales targets and budgets.
• Identify new business opportunities.
• Maintain customer database and achieve call rate targets.
• Attend to customer inquiries promptly.

Skills

Sales strategies

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Education

Matric plus a 3-year diploma/degree

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Tasks

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, along with its subsidiaries Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd, provides an optimal experience for our esteemed customers through a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. The Group’s success is built on its leading brands, including Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Buses, and FUSO Trucks, in addition to parts and services for Freightliner and Western Star Trucks. Our product range is supported by market-leading value-added services in Fleetboard, TruckStore, TruckTraining, and Financial Services. With a footprint across South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, the company is headquartered in Pretoria, with all products assembled locally at our East London plant.

Job Overview

The role involves acquiring new business through active prospecting to meet profit and unit targets while maintaining excellent customer service. The role also requires adherence to the Company’s Integrity & Anti Bribery Codes, Conflict of Interest Policy, S.H.E. requirements, and reporting deviations to superiors.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Sales Activities

• Plan to meet sales targets and budgets.
• Identify new business opportunities, both corporate and private, within the allocated geographical area.
• Maintain and develop existing customer database.
• Achieve daily call rate targets.
• Demonstrate vehicles of customers’ choice.
• Introduce customers to F&I consultants for financial arrangements.
• Ensure proper handover of vehicles after preparation.
• Inform management of potential issues with pending deals.
• Adhere to demo policies and procedures.
• Ensure all inspections and repairs are completed before delivery.
• Maintain a professional image at all times.

Administration

• Complete all documentation accurately.
• Handle trade papers, registration certificates, and related documents.
• Follow up to prevent delays in financing, registration, and delivery.
• Ensure timely payments for vehicles.

Customer Care

• Attend promptly to walk-in and telephonic inquiries.
• Address inquiries and complaints effectively and courteously.
• Follow up with potential buyers and monitor prospecting and sales activities.
• Ensure high customer satisfaction and uphold the company’s reputation.

Self-development

Take responsibility for personal learning and development through assessment, reflection, and action, including sharing learnings with the team.

Qualifications

• Matric plus a 3-year diploma/degree relevant qualification.
• Valid Code 14 License and PDP.
• Computer literacy.

Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience as a Sales Executive in Commercial Vehicles.
• Proven retail experience, especially in automotive industry.
• Technical and product knowledge of Mercedes Benz VANS, Trucks, Freightliner, and FUSO brands.

Other Important Information

Daimler Truck Southern Africa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered, with requirements such as:

• Work visa/permit for foreign nationals.
• Compliance with Employment Equity Act and related policies.

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