A vacancy for a Truck Sales Executive exists at our Commercial dealership client based in Durban. They require the services of an experienced Sales Executive in the Motor Industry with a proven track record to deliver a broad range of commercial vehicles (Extra Heavy, Heavy and Medium Commercial vehicles) and services for sale to clients in order to increase company profit and willingness to travel on a frequent basis.
Job 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
Key Performance Indicators
The job incumbent must maximise sales and profitability through satisfaction and retention of customers to meet sales targets. The role involves determining a customer’s needs and budget and being able to offer advice, guidance and commercial vehicle knowledge.
Job Outputs
Achieves sales targets (weekly, monthly, quarterly, annually) and compiles weekly and monthly sales reports for current activities and sales forecasts for the next periodMaintains and updates sales plan and updates all literature on commercial vehiclesMaintains effective relationships with customers, staff, colleagues and other Iveco StakeholdersSupports cross‑functional departments / business initiatives for continuous improvementProspects, compiles quotes and closes salesIdentifies and establishes contact with potential customers proactivelyMaintains contact with new and existing customers to advertise product sales and deliver a detailed account strategyResponds to sales enquiries from new and existing customersDelivers presentations of the company products at conferences, customer sites and exhibitionsMeets annual sales goals and targetsMaintains the company’s contact database management with up‑to‑date contact, accurate and activity detailsProduces monthly sales reportsProvides feedback of potential customers and members to enhance product functioning and the service deliveryEnsures effective internal communication with Sales and Business Development across the GroupMotivates the sales staff to share relevant data about the market, facilitates the ease of retrieval, recording and use of information, negotiates agreement terms and closes sales, monitors and reports potential collaborator and competitor activities, and identifies business threats and opportunitiesWorking Conditions
Hours of work : 45 hours per week, based on a 5 day week.
Competencies
Knowledge
Knowledge of company policies, procedures and standards in respect of commercial vehiclesKnowledgeable about the availability of different commercial vehicles in the market and ability to explain and demonstrate vehicle features in a professional and clear mannerCustomer focusedGood communication skillsExcellent verbal, written and presentation communicationSkills
Good customer service skillsExcellent problem solving and organisation skillsAble to communicate complicated technical issues with effective presentation skillsSelf‑motivated and able to function with no supervisionGood team playerOutstanding negotiation skills to deal with different kinds of customersAbility to meet deadlinesAbility to work under pressureHighly innovative and proactiveAbility to provide quick and accurate responses to questionsAbility to handle varied tasksGood decision making skillsAbility to write sales reports and correspondenceGood reporting abilitiesAttitude / Capability
High level of professionalism, courtesy, tact and diplomacyProfessional personal appearanceSelf‑starterFlexibleTenacious work attitudePersuasiveGood work ethicHonestTrustworthyReliablePatient with customersAdaptableAlso e‑mail CVs to
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