General Sales Manager

2 days ago

Cape Winelands Western Cape, South Africa Astor Automotive Staff Full time

**THIS POSITION REQUIRES FRANCHISED MOTOR DEALERSHIP EXPERIENCE**

We're looking for a General Sales Manager to lead a dynamic team at an upmarket, reputable motor dealership. This role is all about driving sales, profitability, and customer satisfaction while bringing an authentic brand image to life.

**What You’ll Do**
Create and implement strategies to maximize sales and profitability across new and used vehicles.
Lead, motivate, and support the sales team to hit targets, optimize customer satisfaction, and ensure high-performance standards.
Manage vehicle stock, including evaluations, trade-ins, and reconditioning.
Collaborate with the Dealer Principal and Financial Manager on budgets and forecasts.
Provide guidance on deals when needed and keep the team focused on growth and customer retention.
Attract, develop, and retain a strong sales team.

**Job Requirements**
Matric Certificate
A diploma in Management/Marketing/Sales (Ideal)
A valid Drivers License
3-5 years of experience leading sales teams in the automotive retail sector, with knowledge of both new and pre-owned sales.
Strong understanding of the used car market, stock management, and vehicle reconditioning.
Proven success in meeting and exceeding sales targets.
Familiarity with industry regulations (CPA, FICA, POPIA, NCA) and sales processes.
Financial management and budgeting experience.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

**Key Traits**
Strategic mindset with a focus on growth.
Customer-focused approach.
Skilled at team motivation and development.
Organized and results-driven.

**You will need the following documents when applying.**
- A FULL CV in Word or PDF format - Must include Company Names, Dates of Employment and Reasons for Leaving.
- A recent photograph of yourself
- Copy of Drivers License
- Last 3 month's payslips and/or Commission sheets
- Names and contact numbers for at least 2 References

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