Location : Johannesburg, South Africa
Start Date : Immediate
Reports to : Country Manager – South Africa
Company Profile
AUTO24.africa is a key player in the pan-African automotive market. Specialized in the purchase, reconditioning, and resale of used vehicles, our mission is to provide customers with high-quality cars, delivered with full transparency and trust.
Your tasks :
The Sales Manager is responsible for driving commercial performance in South Africa. A hands-on leader, he / she inspires the team, ensures operational excellence, and delivers an outstanding customer experience.
Sales Team Leadership :
- Lead, coach, and motivate showroom and digital sales teams.
- Set clear objectives and KPIs, monitor results, and drive accountability.
- Organize regular team meetings, performance reviews, and incentive programs.
- Recruit, train, and onboard new sales advisors.
Showroom & Customer Experience :
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the showroom.Ensure high standards of product display, cleanliness, and customer service.Guarantee strong vehicle presentation and team readiness.Foster a customer-first culture across the team.Commercial Performance :
Build and implement action plans to achieve volume, revenue, and margin targets.Improve conversion rates throughout the sales funnel.Manage pricing, promotions, discounts, and profitabilityReporting & Cross-functional Collaboration :
Provide weekly reporting to the Country Manager.Collaborate with Procurement, Marketing, Reconditioning, and other departments.Deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to boost performance.Requirements
5–10 years of experience in automotive sales, ideally in used-car retail.Proven track record in team management and showroom operations.Strong leadership, results-driven mindset, and customer focus.Autonomous, structured, and hands-on professional.Fluent in English (written and spoken).Good knowledge of the South African automotive market.Benefits
Full-time position based in Johannesburg.
Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.Opportunity to join a fast-growing pan-African company with strong ambitions.Real career growth prospects for high performers.