- Technical Sales development: handle technical complaints and claims on a wide range of automotive parts to suit both passenger car, light, and heavy commercial vehicles.
- Although technical knowledge will be imperative, emphasis will lie with the Sales & Marketing functions.
- Have the necessary formal & certified automotive technical qualifications (preferably both petrol and diesel technician), and at least 3 years field experience (not negotiable).
- Have the necessary technical experience and knowledge to analyse, process and follow through on technical claims from time-to-time, and to write suitably professional reports for same.
- Be able to identify and effectively & efficiently evaluate new sales opportunities by developing sales both locally and in neighbouring territories.
- Have the ability to discern which vehicle brands and product groups are of interest to different customers.
- Collate market intelligence and be able to process this to achieve additional sales development.
- Have extensive technical parts knowledge, preferably of both passenger and truck.
- Have a thorough understanding of the IAM and who the various players & brands are.
- Marketing support: be able to handle marketing and monitoring on the modern social media platforms, identify and support the team with all marketing-related matters.
- Liaise closely with international marketing colleagues and engage and negotiate with local marketing suppliers and service providers.
- Be a peoples person and be able to work cooperatively & collaboratively within a tightly cohesive team. Have the necessary personnel skills to be able to engage with all types of personality and people groups.
- Provide general support functions as required by the team and develop relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
- Accurate understanding of the deal process
- Customer care and relationship building
- Customer retention and growth opportunities
- Monitoring and administration
- Have high level of integrity & honesty (no criminal record or previous charges).
- Be a South African citizen, be settled, and willing to develop a career with the company for the longer term.
- Be a customer-oriented and sales driven individual.
- Have extensive knowledge of the IAM, vehicle types and their parts.
- Possess good communication skills to effectively interact with customers, colleagues, and others alike.
- Be proactive, goal oriented, self-motivated, and able to use own initiative within the parameters specified.
- Be diligent, hard-working, reliable, and driven for success.
- Possess attention to detail and accuracy, recognising the relevance hereof.
- Be punctual, well-presented, and neat.
- Be computer literate and competent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Have excellent telephone etiquette, be confident, courteous, and polite.
- Have own transport and a valid SA drivers licence.
- Be proficiently fluent in both English and Afrikaans.
- Should be a non-smoker.
- Computer literate Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint
- Automotive Industry Experience Aftermarket Experience
UPLOAD your current, updated CV on our Website using the following link:
https://selectmotor.co.za/job-application/
- Only candidates who meet the criteria, with Automotive Industry experience will be considered and contacted unless otherwise stipulated
- If you have not heard from us within 14 days from submission of your CV to us, you can assume you have not been successful For further information please feel free to contact Hayley@selectmotor.co.za Applications should be submitted no later than Wednesday 6th December 2023
