District Sales Manager

6 days ago


Pretoria, South Africa Ford Motor Company Full time

**POSITION DETAILS**

Dealership Sales Management
- Carry over orders (review and determine which sales can be brought forward)
- Stock analysis.
- Sales vs. objective reviews
- Coach Sales Manager
- Dealer Sales Team Organisation structure and people quality assessed, and changes recommended where required.
- Forecast Mid-month Estimate (probe, understand and determine what actions can be implemented to rectify if below target)
- Achieve Retail and Wholesale sales objectives.

Dealership Retail Performance Management
- Review of objectives (month, quarter, pre and post analysis)
- Cross-sell analysis
- Dealer Action Plan (preparation, presentation and review)
- Lead, manage and coordinate the Sales Review process with Dealer Planning and the Regional Manager
- Connectivity uptake
- E-Commerce rollout
- Manage all systems/CX processes with the CX manager.
- Management: Dealer Standards/FGE processes with CX Mngr
- Manage and ensure dealer satisfaction.

Sales Planning Meeting
- Review Sales Objectives/program targets.
- PBH: Review financial benefits of Dealer Target achievement.
- ‘Sell’ the programs for month ‘A’ e.g. FDAF/Marketing advertising/New SVP’s/New incentives/Carryover incentives etc.; pricing changes; show Ford developed merchandise props and direct mail, advertising layouts etc.
- ‘Plan’ with dealers their actions to achieve program targets e.g. develop/understand Dealership merchandising activity for the month/quarter.
- ‘Execute’ Dealer and Company Plans

Order To Delivery Process
- Conduct Detailed Stocking Opportunities File (SOF) Review/ Sales Availability Meeting (SAM) with dealer.
- Ensure compliance and adherence to all sales systems.

Customer Satisfaction Initiatives
- Customer Satisfaction: Sales (review performance, counsel and assist in process improvements - all aspects)

Business Management
- Facility (advise, counsel in conjunction with Dealer Development Manager who takes the lead to follow up on Dealer plans)
- Dealership sales staff levels (review/advice and counsel)
- Guard the Ford Brand image in accordance with Company policy requirements input as per Market Rep plan.

Training
- Product Knowledge
- 8-Step sales process
- Sales Consultant coaching and development.
- District Sales Managers are responsible for soliciting enrolments in training courses managing their District to achieve 100% Dealership staff participation and qualification.

Meeting Attendance and Participation
- Monthly / Quarterly Reviews and Regional Dealer Meetings
- Dealer of the Year and Sales Merit Club
- Special Events (other)

Miscellaneous
- Provide competitive information feedback in a weekly feedback report, specifically including competitive merchandising actions and incentives.
- Bulletin management
- System and integration support
- Department support
- Back-up for other Field Sales Managers when they are on annual leave etc.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES (KSA)**
- Strong business acumen & Presentation Skills; written and verbal; able to walk people of various levels of an organization through project details and business cases, utilizing efficient and effective methods, as determined most appropriate for the audience and contents.
- Relationship building - able to read and connect with key business partners (incl Dealers) and establish collaborative partnerships.
- Able to work under tight deadlines, pressurized environments.
- Excellent analytical skills and the ability to do detailed root-cause analysis.
- Proven effective planning and time management skills.
- Problem-solving skills
- Conflict Management skills
- Project & business Plan development and implementation experience
- Must be able to work independently and take own initiative to ensure the expected results are achieved.
- Have a can do, find a way attitude and a very strong emotional resilience.

**QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business Management/Marketing/related field
- Min 5 years Retail Automotive industry experience or OE field experience (ideally as a District Sales Manager) with a combination of other OE M&S experience is a must.
- Detailed Process knowledge of Dealer Sale operations, Systems and Procedures
- Must have worked in at least four of the following six areas, of which Ford Sales Planning and Automotive wholesale Marketing are both a mandatory prerequisite: - (Sales Planning - Order Control/ OTD analyst; Marketing; Ford Credit; Business Management; Aftersales (Service/Parts); Fleet; automotive retail sales)
- Up to date on the latest trends and technologies impacting Consumer Experience at transactional level.
- Frequent travel across the dealer network will be required, therefore a valid driver’s license is a must.
- Fluency and proficiency in English is a must.



  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Jac Motors Sa Full time

    Overview: JAC Motors SA, the official Importer and Distributor for JAC LCV, MCV and EV products is looking for a Gauteng based dynamic and results driven District Sales Manager with proven OEM experience.Applications close 15 June 2024.Requirements:Sufficient experience with an OEM(s) in a Sales Manager role. Computer Literate. Proven sales record....

  • District Manager

    2 months ago


    Pretoria, South Africa The Aurum Institute Full time

    **_Work Description_** The District Manager is responsible for the effective leading and management of the district team in line with the project objectives, budget and timelines. This includes overseeing, planning, management and implementation of activities by the members of the team, the day-to-day management of all operations and interactions within the...

  • District Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Pretoria, South Africa The Aurum Institute Full time

    2023/08/25 Reference Number 25082023Tshwane Description **_Work Description_** The District Manager is responsible for the effective leading and management of the district team in line with the project objectives, budget and timelines. This includes overseeing, planning, management and implementation of activities by the members of the team, the...


  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Ford Motor Company Full time

    POSITION DETAILSDealership Sales Management Carry over orders (review and determine which sales can be brought forward) Stock analysis. Sales vs. objective reviews Coach Sales Manager Dealer Sales Team Organisation structure and people quality assessed, and changes recommended where required. Forecast Midmonth Estimate (probe, understand and determine what...

  • District Sales Manager

    2 months ago


    Pretoria, South Africa Apex Business Solutions Full time

    **District Sales Manager - Remote** (Temporary Contract) **Dealership Sales Management** Carry over orders (review and determine which sales can be brought forward) Stock analysis Sales vs. objective reviews Coach Sales Manager Dealer Sales Team Organization structure and people quality assessed, and changes recommended where required Forecast...


  • Pretoria, South Africa Apex Business Solutions Full time

    **District Sales Manager - Remote** (Temporary Contract) **Dealership Sales Management** Carry over orders (review and determine which sales can be brought forward) Stock analysis Sales vs. objective reviews Coach Sales Manager Dealer Sales Team Organization structure and people quality assessed, and changes recommended where required Forecast...

  • Proposed Position

    4 weeks ago


    Pretoria, South Africa THINK Full time

    **PROPOSED POSITION** THINK is seeking a suitably qualified District Coordinator for the anticipated USAID Accelerate Tuberculosis Elimination and Program Resilience Activity (ACCELERATE 1- High Burden Areas) project to be based in Gauteng/KwaZulu-Natal, to oversee the Sedibeng and Tshwane region. **Duties**: - Supervise and lead the Professional Nurse...

  • Proposed Position

    2 months ago


    Pretoria, South Africa THINK TUBERCULOSIS & HIV INVESTIGATIVE NETWORK NPC Full time

    **PROPOSED POSITION** THINK is seeking a suitably qualified District Coordinator for the anticipated USAID Accelerate Tuberculosis Elimination and Program Resilience Activity (ACCELERATE 1- High Burden Areas) project to be based in Gauteng/KwaZulu-Natal, to oversee the Sedibeng and Tshwane region. **Minimum Requirements** - Degree or diploma in Nursing or...

  • Programme Head

    4 weeks ago


    Pretoria, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: - Serve as Programme Head and provide oversight for Wits RHI’s Gophelega Programme implementation - Provide strategic leadership and direction to the District-level Senior Managers to ensure technical, programmatic, compliance and financial integrity of the Wits RHI Gophelega programme and achieve project goals, objectives and...

  • Sales Manager

    2 weeks ago


    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Bizgro Sales Placement Specialists Full time

    Our Client, a leading supplier to the food service distributor market sector, seeks the services of a hard-hitting Sales Manager, who is a natural, positive Leader.This post is based in PretoriaThe ideal candidate will:-> have your own vehicle> be hungry & determined to earn as much as possible> have a proven sales track record in sales to food service...


  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Fempower Full time

    A leading chemical manufacturing company is looking for an Area Manager Downstream to join their industry leading sales team.The successful candidate will be responsible for revenue and profit growth of programs and services in targeted accounts in the Downstream division. Using a consultative sales approach, you'll build relationships with existing...

  • Sales Executive

    2 weeks ago


    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Sea Shore Resort Full time

    Job Description:These are the minimum results expected from a successful District Sales Executive:Manage an assigned territory and demonstrate extensive knowledge of potential customers and competitors in this area Timely data entry in our Customer Relationship Management tool Orchestrate customer / branch relationships and collaborate with regional Product,...


  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Omoda Website Full time

    We are looking for a Regional Sales Manager to expand our Dealer Network in Africa and achieve sales objectives for specific districts of our company.To be successful in this role, the candidate should have previous experience managing the operation of a dealership (or number of dealerships) while taking accountability for reaching targets. You should also...


  • Pretoria, South Africa Assupol Full time

    Description To recruit, maintain, develop sales representative and set targets within Cornerstone Regions. - 1. Plan and Implement Sales plan at Regional level- Develop sales plan to attain set goals/targets - Communicate the sales plan to sales teams - Identify & agree on individual roles and responsibilities - Recruit resources according to HR Plan - Plan...

  • Sales Consultant

    2 weeks ago


    Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa BizGro Sales Placements Full time

    A new coffee machine Brand in the country seeks a dynamic sales professional with 5+ sales years in the coffee machine market sector. Your experience in In-depth knowledge of coffee brewing techniques, flavour profiles & equipment is a crucial component. The role includes ~ · Develop and execute strategies to promote coffee equipment offerings to...


  • Pretoria, South Africa The Sales Barn Full time

    Our client, in the Industrial Fastener Industry, is looking for a Sales Representative to service the Northern Provinces. With excellent commission potential of up to R100k per month, this is a fantastic opportunity for a go-getter who wants to maximise their earnings. Our client is looking for a dynamic, experienced and seasoned Sales Representative who...


  • Pretoria, South Africa Xpanda PRO Full time

    Regional Sales Manager: Gauteng Xpanda PRO is looking for a Regional Sales Manager to run daily operations and do project management in both Pretoria and Johannesburg. The manager needs to expand our customer base and achieve sales quotas for specific districts of our company. Ultimately, you will ensure your area of responsibility meets and exceeds the...

  • Cluster Manager

    3 weeks ago


    Pretoria, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: - To lead the implementation of the Gophelega project activities within the specified sub-district/facility cluster **Location**: - **Pretoria - Tshwane** **Key performance areas**: - Coordinate and manage the implementation of the Wits RHI Gophelega strategy within the supported facility cluster - Prioritize the...

  • Cluster Manager

    4 weeks ago


    Pretoria, South Africa AJ Personnel Full time

    **Main purpose of the job**: - To lead the implementation of the Gophelega project activities within the specified sub-district/facility cluster **Location**: - **Pretoria - Tshwane** **Key performance areas**: - Coordinate and manage the implementation of the Wits RHI Gophelega strategy within the supported facility cluster - Prioritize the...


  • Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa The Sales Barn Full time

    The industry, which it predominantly serves, is logistics and small to large fleets throughout the supply chain spectrum. Their core business is Fleet Management and Vehicle Camera Solutions using advanced onboard cameras, live video and incident streaming & recording as well as driver behavior management all interconnected through telematics and a live...