Automotive Sales Manager at Virtual HR

Reporting to the Branch Manager, Sales Manager will be responsible for the coordination of Sales with the objective of maximizing sales to existing and potential customers.

Job Responsibilities

• Formulating and implementing sales strategies to drive the realization of the sales targets
• Preparing and submitting sales budgets
• Initiating and nurturing relationships with customers and other key stakeholders
• Coordinating performance management for the department to ensure high performance and retention of staff
• Monitoring the utilization of demo cars assigned to the branch to ensure full compliance with the company’s guidelines
• Prospecting for new business to ensure the achievement of sales targets
• Approving customer vehicle orders in the system to ensure timely processing of a sale
• Checking and approving proposals for promotions and promotional items to ensure value for money, cost and quality
• Following up on debtors and report to the management to ensure appropriate strategies are employed to recover monies owed to the company

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering or other relevant field
• Diploma in Sales and Marketing will be an added advantage
• A minimum of 6 years’ relevant working experience, with 2 years’ experience in management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications/computer literacy
• Product knowledge i.e. vehicle specifications, basic mechanical knowledge
• Excellent report writing, presentation, communication and problem-solving skills