Job Description

Closing Date 2024/09/25
Reference Number MOT240919-1
Job Title Salesman
Branch/Department Alert Engine Parts - Goodwood
Job Type Classification Permanent
Location - Town / City Cape Town
Location - Province/Area Western Cape
Location - Country South Africa
Alert Engine Parts is searching for a Salesman to join the team at our branch in Goodwood. The purpose of this position is to sell and exceed sales targets while always maintaining great customer satisfaction. The incumbent should have an understanding of the costs and breakeven scenarios of customer service delivery and should be able to carry out his/her responsibilities with little supervision.
Specific Role Responsibilities * Acts as the first point of contact with the customer, portraying professionalism and confidence that delivers the ultimate in customer service

• Achieve the sales target set by the Sales/Branch/Retail Manager
• Manage counter sales and ensure that optimal customer potential is achieved.
• Plan, forecast and report on sales potentials by customer.
• Report all competitor pricing and activities.
• Report all customer information regarding delivery, telesales, and account problems.
• Achieve revenue targets and ensuring that new business is generated by growing customer base and increasing market share in the geographical area of responsibility.
• Build and strengthen customer relationships.
• Receive inbound customer sales inquiries
• Cold calling when necessary
• Provide quotations, product, and service information
• Provide support and pricing details in response to inbound enquiries
• Assist all other departments (Accounts, Despatch, Warehousing, Receiving and Technical) to ensure good co-operation within the company does minimize customer queries.

• Matric
• Minimum of 2 years experience in a sales Spares/Motor/Engine environment- Essential
• Extensive experience in an automotive sales environment dealing with customer needs.
• Technical background- Desirable
• Proven track record

• In depth product knowledge
• Some business acumens, understanding the costs and breakeven scenarios of customer service delivery
• Should be able to carry out his/her responsibilities with little supervision
• Thorough knowledge of the geographical area of responsibility.
• Good planning and time management skills
• Be a good team player
• Negotiation skills
• Self-motivated
• Honest and show integrity
• Clear criminal record

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