Car Sales jobs in South Africa

Drive Your Career Forward as a Used Car Sales Manager.

Our client, a respected Motor Group, is on the hunt for a passionate and experienced Used Car Sales Manager to join their team.

If you are passionate about leadership within the automotive sales industry and have experience in the used car retail sector – whether as a top-tier sales executive or current sales manager, then this is an incredible opportunity for you!

The used car sales manager drives the sales team to meet targets and KPIs while upholding brand and group standards. This role requires a positive, hands-on leader who can motivate and develop a successful team, achieving sales targets and KPIs for the used car department within set guidelines.

Remuneration:

Market related dependent on experience plus performance-based incentive – benefits including Provident Fund, Medical Aid, Company Vehicle, and Fuel.

Responsibilities:

1. Sales: Develop and implement effective sales plans to stay ahead of competitors to ensure increased market share and pre-owned sales and profitability (1st & 2nd Gross) as per shareholders and manufacturer requirements.
2. Marketing: Develop and implement effective marketing strategies for increased customer interaction.
3. Leadership: Create a team culture where customer experience and excellence is a focus. Motivate, lead, coach the sales team to exceed goals and targets.
4. Customer Care: Build and maintain customer relationships by ensuring the highest level of customer care.
5. Pre-Owned Stock Management: Ensure best stock purchases based on accurate residual values to assist the new car department. Aged stock management.
6. Performance Management: Coach team where necessary by providing constructive feedback and mutual productivity plans for effective performance. Continue to drive improvement in all aspects of the sales environment.
7. Financial Management: Manage total financial and budgeting aspects of the department (Forecasting, OEM, Floorplan, Expenses, Stock holding).

Requirements:

• Must have a minimum of 3 years+ automotive sales management experience at a franchise dealership.
• Experience within a high-volume brand.
• Pre-owned sales experience and residual value knowledge.
• Strong management and leadership skills.
• Ambitious, self-driven, and target-driven.
• Leads management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Result-driven.
• Marketing knowledge.
• Must have MS Office and Autobid experience.
• Reside within the North West Province.
• Open to relocation if required.
• Valid driver's license.

If your current experience and skillsets tick the majority of the job specification boxes, then feel free to contact Hayley directly on 087265 3364 or send a WhatsApp to 082442 5410 for more information.

Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 7 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.

Submission closing date: No later than 30 April 2025.