TruckStore: Sales Executive Pre-Owned X2

Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 280,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A major commercial vehicle company in Centurion is seeking a Sales Executive with 3-5 years experience in the automotive industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for achieving sales targets, maintaining customer relationships, and ensuring excellent customer service. A valid Code 14 License and PDP are required. The company values equal opportunity and aims to reduce its environmental footprint.

Qualifications

• Additional qualifications in automotive sales are a plus.
• Valid Code 14 License and PDP are essential.
• Proven track record in sales, particularly in the automotive sector.

Responsibilities

• Plan to meet sales targets and budgets.
• Identify new business opportunities and maintain customer relationships.
• Attend to customer inquiries efficiently and effectively.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer care

Administration skills

Education

Matric plus 3-year diploma/degree

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

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 in terms of the Employment Equity Act, No 58, 1998. Code of good practice on the employment of people with disabilities. Our company places emphasis on reducing environmental footprint and contributing positively to society.

To acquire new business through active prospecting ensuring that profit and unit targets are met whilst maintaining excellent customer service in compliance to the Company's Integrity, Anti Bribery Codes, Conflict of Interest Policy, Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality requirements and to perform delegated SHERQ tasks and duties and to inform superior about deviations.

Responsibilities

Sales Activities

• Plan to meet sales targets and budgets.
• Identify new business opportunities, prospective potential business both corporate and private within the geographical area or as allocated by Manager.
• Maintain and develop existing customer database.
• Accomplish daily expected call rates.
• Demonstrate vehicle of customers choice.
• Verify financial arrangements by introducing the customer to the F&I consultant.
• Ensure correct handover of vehicle after the vehicle is prepared.
• Keep management informed of any possible problem areas with regard to pending deals.
• Ensure all demo policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Ensure all inspections and repairs are carried out prior to delivery.
• Ensure that professional image is projected at all times e.g. conduct, timekeeping, dress code and Other.

Administration

• Complete all relevant documentation accurately according to company procedure.
• Handle trade papers and vehicle registration certificates and all other documents relating to the sale.
• Follow up with the invoicing department to prevent any delays in financing, registration & delivery.
• Ensure payments of vehicles are made within the time period Business Analysis.

Customer Care

• Attend to walk in customers and telephonic enquiries promptly and efficiently.
• Enquiries and complaints addressed timeously, effectively and courteously.
• Ensure proper follow-up of all potential buyers by implementing and monitoring a prospecting and sales control system according to agreed procedures.
• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Maintain the company’s corporate image and reputation.

Self-development

• Taking personal responsibility for learning and development through a process of assessment, reflection and actioning. This can include both on and/or off the job training. This also includes the sharing of learnings with the team.

Qualifications

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

Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience as a Sales Executive Commercial Vehicles operation.
• Proven track record with retail experience is critical, especially in the automotive industry.
• Technical and product knowledge of Mercedes Benz VANS, Mercedes Benz Trucks, Freightliner and FUSO brand, processes and systems.

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 in terms of the Employment Equity Act, No 58, 1998. Code of good practice on the employment of people with disabilities.

Our company places emphasis on reducing environmental footprint and contributing positively to society.

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