Trainee/Senior Sales Manager

5 days ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Stratostaff Full time R60 000 - R120 000 per year
Our client is a prominent Southern African retailer providing tyres, wheels, batteries, and automotive maintenance services, alongside in-store products.

Purpose  of the Role : Achieves maximum sales profitability, growth, and account penetration within an assigned. Territory and/or market segment by effectively selling the company's products and/or related services. Personally, contacts and secures new business accounts/customers

Role: Trainee - Senior Sales Manager
Location: Durban - KZN
Industry:
Operates in the automotive services and retail industry, specifically focusing on the tyre and wheel fitment market. 

Qualification:
  • Grade 12
  • Valid driver's license
  • Additional relevant qualification would be an advantage
  • Understand how to operate balancing machines
  • Understand how to operate, install, service, repair, calibrate & test alignment machines
  • Knowledge of Alignment (interpretation of vehicle behaviour) 
  • Balancing knowledge 
  • Fitting and stripping tyres 
  • Identifying tyre/rim defects 
  • Product knowledge i.e. various suppliers tyres and rims 
  • Understanding tyre performance and specifications 
  • Wheel and tyre accessories i.e. lock nut systems, nitrogen, rim accessories etc. 
  • Admin related functions i.e. cash up, invoicing, receiving cash etc.
  • Conducting enquiries (i.e. discipline, poor performance)
  • Reviewing performance
  • Clear criminal record
Role and Responsibility:
  • Plan and Organize Resources
  • Sells Products/Services & Sales Opportunities
  • Build Customer Relations
  • Administer Reports/Documents
  • Inspect / Test Product & Drive Cars
Skills:
  • Excellent Customer/Service orientation
  • Excellent Selling skills
  • Handling customers
  • High Attention to detail
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Reliable / Responsible 
  • Ability to use Initiative
  • Excellent Telephone skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Professional presentation of self 
  • Collaboration focused i.e. building relationships with suppliers and customers
.
Key Performance Areas:
  • Reaching sales goals set by management
  • Monitor the early childhood environment and provide feedback about changes, trends and likely areas of impact on our services
  • Pass on information to Area Manager regarding successful sales leads to enable lessons to begin
  • Accurate weekly reporting and updates of sales
  • Maintain high level of knowledge regarding the company and our services
  • Work with the marketing manager and or Area Manager to address any tasks or issues arising
  • Visit prospect customers and introduce them to our services.
  • Perform other job-related duties and responsibilities as requested
  • Effectively communicate with clients via phone and in person
  • Willingness to travel to see account customers, to other stores and for training.
Products/Services & Sales
  • Visit companies i.e. with fleets, motor dealers and products/services
  • Advise Customers on product availability, costs, performance & options
  • Advise Customer on correct requirement & replacement as opposed to repair, correct size 
  • Identify new/further sales/service opportunities (e.g. rims, service i.e. time for new tyres)
  • "Sell up" on specials
  • Identify incorrect opportunity (e.g. wrong sizes/parts)
  • Build Customer Relations
  • Visit companies i.e. new customers to follow up on service/resolve complaints
  • Identify and interpret Customer complaints/queries
We are committed to locating the ideal job for you, so we kindly advise against paying for this service.
There are no costs associated with securing employment with us.

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