Job Description

Motus Daimler Trucks Gauteng West currently holds a vacancy for a Manager: Sales.Reporting directly to the Dealer Principal, this position will be suited to a candidate that will be able to manage the sales business, incorporating all the dealerships products and services. This will involve attracting and retaining a strong base of satisfied customers by ensuring that a well-motivated and dedicated sales team meets customer expectations, while meeting / exceeding the financial objectives of the dealership and its principals.
Position OverviewAPPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Cargo Motors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates.
• Applications should be accompanied by an up-to-date CV indicating achievements, knowledge, skills and qualifications.

All applications must be processed via by no later than 23 March 2024. Please note that candidates not contacted by the 13 April 2024 must consider their applications as unsuccessful.
Specific Role Responsibilities

• Maximizing sales and profitability through satisfaction and retention of customers to meet sales forecast.
• Developing the necessary sales organization to meet sales and profitability objectives.
• Ensuring optimum stock of vehicles on premises.
• Ensuring cost control to budget within the department.
• Ensure adequate product display material is available.
• Review all pricing policies, discounts and trade-in dealing to maintain Dealership profitability.
• Monitor financial performance of sales department weekly.
• Ensure that customer complaints are dealt with timeously and effectively.
• Ensure that departmental customer satisfaction/ expectation targets are met.
• Ensure direct and indirect costs remain within Company prescribed parameters.
• Establish the staffing levels and the training required to achieve sales objectives.
• Ensure that all floorplan activities are monitored.
• Ensure stock level is kept within company policy requirements.
• Maximize sale of back-end products.

Qualifications and Experience

• Matric and/or grade 12.
• Min of 5 years sales experience in the Motor Industry preferably Vans.
• Proven track record in leading and managing people.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Mercedes-Benz Certified Management Certification will be an added advantage.
• Kerridge will be an added advantage.
• Applications should be accompanied by an up-to-date CV indicating achievements, knowledge, skills and qualifications.

Skills and Personal Attributes

• Sales skills, knowledge and experience.
• Assertive and outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and be results orientated.
• Ability to delegate, follow-up with a strong sense of duty towards customers.
• Abilility to multi-task
• Good communication skills
• Computer literacy.
• A team player

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