VEHICLE SALES EXECUTIVE M/F

Moov'up; Kroonstad; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle sales company in South Africa is seeking a Vehicle Sales Executive. This role involves engaging with customers, managing vehicle sales, and following up on leads. Candidates must have at least 2 years of sales experience in the motor industry, good communication skills in English and Afrikaans, and a clean criminal record. The successful candidate will also be responsible for customer care and maintaining accurate records of transactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ sales experience in the motor industry.
• Clean criminal record.
• Valid and unendorsed SA Code 8 driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Attend to walk-in customers and telephonic/email queries.
• Invite customers for demonstration drives.
• Maintain a high level of customer prospecting.
• Follow up on existing customers as per company schedule.
• Ensure vehicle sales align with dealership requirements.

Skills

Sales experience

Verbal and written communication in English

Verbal and written communication in Afrikaans

Negotiation skills

Discipline and work ethic

Education

Tertiary qualification in Sales/Marketing

Job description

MEETING THE MOBILITY NEEDS OF BUSINESS & INDIVIDUALS

Mobility is one of the keys to development on the Continent.

We must constantly find the most efficient mobility solutions for the greatest number of people.

Wherever we operate, we need to move from selling vehicles to providing mobility solutions for everyone.

Our Offer includes the complete automotive offering, including two-wheelers, marine engines, coaches, lorries, handling equipment, tyres and spare parts.

Our production and assembly sites in Africa are a shining example of our commitment to actively support industrialisation in the region and create an affordable offer.

We are looking for a VEHICLE SALES EXECUTIVE (M/F) based in South Africa

Minimum Requirements

• A tertiary qualification in Sales/ Marketing beneficial.
• Must have a minimum of 2 years’ sales experience in the motor industry.
• Good verbal and written professional communication skills in English and Afrikaans.
• Clean criminal record.
• Valid and unendorsed SA Code 8 driver's license.

Practical knowledge of

• The Sales cycle.
• The retail motor industry.
• All related products/ supplementary items/ brand.
• A neat and professional appearance and behaviour at all times.
• Deadline-driven and the ability to work under pressure.
• Effective negotiation and persuasive influence.
• Honest, ability to work unsupervised and a disciplined work ethic.

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Job Specification

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Attend to walk‑in customers and telephonic/email queries promptly and efficiently.
• Invite all customers to take part in a demonstration drive.
• Maintain a high level of customer prospecting and actively engage in business development initiatives.
• Establish a daily call scheduling system to follow up on prospective customer leads.
• Follow up on existing customers according to the company schedule and develop a “Spotters” network.
• Ensure vehicle unit sales and vehicle accessory sales are aligned with the dealership and/or franchise requirements.
• Ensure vehicle gross profit percentage is aligned with the dealership and/or franchise requirements.

Customer Care

• Introduce customers to all accessories and additional services (e.g., warranty/service/insurance).
• Follow the correct handover procedure once the vehicle is prepared and delivered as per standard requirement.
• Ensure satisfactory CE levels are achieved as per manufacturing targets.

Administration

• Keep updated and comply with all applicable Group/Dealer/OEM prescribed policies and procedures.
• Complete all documentation in full according to company procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions and collect all monies due to the company upon delivery of the vehicle.
• Ensure demonstrator/company car is kept in showroom condition.

Product/Industry Knowledge

• Attend all sales meetings, product/business updates and training courses as required by management.
• Keep updated with new motor industry trends through self‑study of relevant reading material.
• Any ad‑hoc admin/other responsibilities as and when required, as per management discretion.