Job Description
About the Role
A Truck Sales Executive position is available at our Commercial dealership client based in Pinetown (Durban). The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering a broad range of commercial vehicles (Extra Heavy, Heavy and Medium Commercial vehicles) and services to clients, increasing company profit through frequent travel and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Achieves sales targets (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually) and compiles weekly and monthly sales reports for current activities and sales forecasts for the next period
- Maintains and updates sales plan and updates all literature on commercial vehicles
- Maintains effective relationships with customers, staff, colleagues and other Iveco Stakeholders
- Supports cross-functional departments/business initiatives for continuous improvement
- Prospects, compiles quotes and closes sales
- Identifying and establishing contact with potential customers proactively
- Maintaining contact with new and existing customers to advertise the product sales and deliver a detailed account strategy
- Responds to sales enquiries from new and existing customers
- Delivering presentations of the company products at conferences, customer sites and exhibitions
- Meeting annual sales goals and targets
- Maintaining the company’s contact database management with up to date contact, accurate and activity details
- Produces monthly sales reports
- Providing feedback of potential customers and members to enhance product functioning and the service delivery
- Ensuring effective internal communication with Sales and business development across the Group
- Motivate the sales staff to share relevant data about the market in facilitating the ease of retrieval, recording and use of information
- Negotiating the agreement terms and closing down sales
- Monitoring and reporting the potential collaborators and competitor activities and identifying business threats and opportunities
Requirements
- Matric
- Post graduate qualification would be advantageous
- 5 – 8 years proven commercial vehicle sales experience
- Database of clients/customers
- Deal closing abilities
- Computer Literate
- Bilingual (Good command of the English and Afrikaans languages)
- Valid Code 14 driver’s license and pdp
Qualifications
No formal education/certifications mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
Salary details not provided.
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About Sales Jobs in eThekwini
In the eThekwini region, the sales industry is driven by various sectors, including financial services, technology, and manufacturing. Typically, companies in these sectors require sales professionals who can effectively communicate with clients, understand their needs, and provide solutions to drive revenue growth.
Generally, sales positions in eThekwini offer competitive salaries, typically ranging from R500 000 to R1 500 000 per annum, depending on factors such as experience, company size, industry sector, and performance. However, please note that actual salary figures can vary significantly, and these ranges are only a broad guide.
Common skills required for sales roles in eThekwini include strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to build relationships with clients, a solid understanding of products or services, negotiation and closing techniques, and technical skills such as CRM software proficiency. Additionally, many successful sales professionals possess a degree or diploma in business studies, marketing, or a related field.
Industries that commonly employ sales roles include financial services sector companies, technology industry players, manufacturing sector businesses, and e-commerce platforms. In these sectors, sales representatives often work with clients to understand their needs, provide solutions, and drive revenue growth.
For those interested in pursuing a career in sales, there are various opportunities for development and progression. Many companies offer training programs and mentorship schemes to help employees develop their skills and advance in their careers. Typically, experienced sales professionals can move into leadership roles or transition into related fields 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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