Sales Manager I Automotive Industry I Johannesburg, South Africa

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 profitability.
• Reporting & 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.

Qualifications

Location : Full-time position based in Johannesburg.

Benefits

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