Used Car Sales Executives - Strand, Western Cape

Auto24.Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company in the automotive sector seeks Automotive Sales Executives to join their sales team. This role focuses on using remote interactions to develop new distribution channels while ensuring exceptional customer experiences. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a strong service orientation, with a motivation to excel in a competitive environment.

Benefits

Competitive fixed salary plus performance-based variable compensation

Good career development opportunities

Ongoing training in various areas

Friendly and supportive work environment

Performance bonuses

Medical aid and pension fund

Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive industry is advantageous.
• Proficiency with office tools, especially G Suite.
• Motivated by challenges and exceeding objectives.

Responsibilities

• Follow up on incoming leads: presentations, recommendations, and financing.
• Manage the entire sales process from negotiation to closing.
• Participate in the growth of a new digital sales channel.

Skills

Excellent oral communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

G Suite

Job description

We are one of the leading platforms for buying and selling used vehicles in Africa. As a dynamic technology company, we are revolutionizing the automotive industry with our young and innovative brands, meeting the needs of African used car consumers today. Grow personally and shape the future of African automotive trade with us!

Since its inception, our goal has been to offer individuals a simple and comfortable way to sell and buy used vehicles online, ensuring the best customer experience. Our activity is rapidly growing and developing thanks to support from a major global automotive group.

As part of our expansion in South Africa, we are looking for Automotive Sales Executives for our branch in Strand, WC.

Your Tasks:

• Reporting directly to the sales manager, you will join our sales team focused on individual customers. You will play a key role in developing this new distribution channel through remote (telephone) interactions, including:
• Following up on incoming leads: vehicle presentations, recommendations, reminders, and financing follow-ups;
• Deploying effective sales pitches to present our vehicles convincingly;
• Managing the entire sales process: negotiation, closing, selling additional products, etc.;
• Participating in the growth of a new digital sales channel for used vehicles.

Requirements:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Proficiency with office tools, especially G Suite;
• Dynamic, proactive, curious, and open-minded;
• Ability to work autonomously;
• Experience in the automotive industry is advantageous;
• Strong customer service orientation and excellent negotiation skills;
• Ability to reassure, persuade, and close sales effectively;
• Motivated by challenges and exceeding objectives;
• Excellent interpersonal skills over the phone and a passion for the automotive sector with a start-up mindset;
• Desire to grow within a company that rewards performance with a fixed salary plus uncapped variable pay.

Benefits:

• Competitive fixed salary plus performance-based variable compensation;
• Young, dynamic, and innovative company environment;
• Good career development opportunities;
• Ongoing training in various areas;
• Friendly and supportive work environment focused on employee well-being;
• Performance bonuses;
• Training and development programs;
• Medical aid and pension fund.