Job Description
About the Role
The Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Manager position at Kia South Africa (Pty) Ltd is a critical role that requires a highly skilled and experienced professional to oversee the implementation of pre-owned vehicle sales activities and processes, ensuring enhanced service delivery and maximised profits.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and manage end-to-end processes
- Define standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
- Monitor and report on progress against operational plan and make adjustments where required
- Resolve problems with necessary discretion and guidelines
- Plan, manage and monitor governance compliance processes in area of accountability to manage risks and expose liabilities
- Contribute to the development of appropriate strategy and set targets within area of accountability
- Manage operational risk and risk mitigation initiatives
- Adhere to current legal compliance, e.g. FICA regulation, POPI Act and Consumer Protection Act (CPA) and others
- Maintain content on digital and social media platforms in accordance with OEM/Importer and organisational standards
- Plan and organise sales outputs through assigning sales priorities and continuously reviewing and adapting targets and quality to achieve objectives and goals
- Ensure vehicle stock is managed in accordance with company /OEM/ Importer policies
- Educate customers on products and services, ensuring acquisition and retention of customers thereby improving sales, revenue and customer base
- Establish and sustain business and OEM/Importer relationships
- Initiate and structure sales deals to ensure maximum profits of vehicles sales are achieved
- Plan and manage financial activities in line with approved policies, processes and procedures
- Manage, monitor and report on budget variances and provide solutions
- Maximise rebates and ensure payments from OEM/Importer
- Ensure that the assets, resources and equipment are managed in a manner that enhances cost-effective utilisation
- Plan, manage and monitor processes to ensure customer service excellence
- Deliver services that creates a culture which aims to exceed customers’ expectations in all aspects of the business
Requirements
- Higher Certificates and/or Advanced National (Vocational) Certificates in Sales and Marketing
- Over 5 years experience in the motor sales industry
- 3 years supervisory experience with a proven track record of managing a floor of 20-30 units
Qualifications
- No qualifications mentioned in the original job description.
Salary & Benefits
- No salary information mentioned in the original job description.
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About Sales Jobs in South Africa
In South Africa, the sales profession is a widely sought-after career path, with many individuals seeking to succeed in this field due to its dynamic nature and potential for high earnings. Generally, the job market trends indicate a strong demand for skilled sales professionals across various industries. This demand is often driven by companies’ need to expand their customer bases, increase revenue, and stay competitive in a rapidly changing business environment.
Typically, the salary range for sales positions in South Africa varies widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, industry sector, and individual performance. While broad ranges can be difficult to estimate, it is generally common for junior sales roles to offer salaries within the R200 000 – R400 000 per annum bracket, while senior or executive-level sales positions may command higher salaries of R500 000 – R1 million per annum. However, please note that these figures are approximate and can vary significantly depending on individual circumstances.
Common skills for sales professionals in South Africa typically include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong understanding of product knowledge, negotiation and persuasion abilities, and a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets. Other essential skills often include the ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and maintain a high level of professionalism in all interactions with customers and colleagues.
Sales professionals can be found across various industries, including financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. Companies in these sectors often require sales teams to be highly adaptable, customer-focused, and results-driven.
For those looking to advance their careers in sales, there are numerous opportunities for professional development and growth. Typically, senior sales roles involve managing teams of sales professionals, developing new business strategies, and identifying new revenue streams. With experience and dedication, it is possible to move into leadership positions or explore related career paths such as account management, business development, or sales management.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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