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Sales Executive

Volvo TrucksBrakpan, Gauteng, South Africa
15 days ago
Job description

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

Job Purpose

What you will do

The Used Trucks Sales Executive is responsible for driving retail sales of pre‑owned commercial vehicles, with a strong emphasis on developing new customer bases and exploring international / export opportunities. This role is exclusively focused on end‑user (retail) transactions and strictly excludes dealer‑to‑dealer sales. The incumbent will manage the full sales cycle—from generating leads and handling inquiries to securing payments and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory standards. The focus is on Target Pricing.

Job Objective

Sales & Customer Acquisition

  • Drive retail sales of used trucks by identifying and converting new business opportunities.
  • Proactively develop a new customer base according to defined regions.
  • Identify and capitalize on export market opportunities in defined regions.
  • Promote internal products (Financial Products and Service Contracts) and increase penetration.
  • Have Product knowledge and specifications understanding to identify specific customer needs.
  • Provide superior customer service and brand loyalty.
  • Have multiple brand knowledge.
  • Customer Relationship Management.
  • Build and maintain long‑term relationships with customers to encourage repeat business and referrals.
  • Guide customers through the purchase journey, which may include vehicle selection, inspection, test drives, and finance options.

Sales Administration & Delivery

  • Ensure all sales documentation is accurate, complete, and aligned with compliance protocols.
  • Facilitate vehicle deliveries, including coordination with logistics, handovers, and post‑sale support.
  • Secure full and timely payments from customers before delivery.
  • Conduct KYC, credit, and compliance assessments for all new customers under company policy.
  • Collaborate with internal departments (finance, workshop, compliance, logistics) to ensure smooth transaction flow.
  • Generate weekly / monthly reports on pipeline, performance, and customer feedback.
  • Key Exclusions

  • No dealer‑to‑dealer sales. This role is exclusively focused on end‑user / retail and export customers.
  • Not office bound – Customer and hunting for more business – Extensive Travel requirement.
  • Who are you?

    Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring :

    Qualification & Job Experience

  • Formal qualification in Sales and Marketing (essential).
  • Technical diploma (desirable).
  • 5 – 8 Years sales experience, preferably commercial truck sales.
  • Maximum experience in vehicle / Used truck sales.
  • Knowledge of local and international compliance requirements.
  • Code EC (14).
  • Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
  • Additional languages an advantage.
  • Key Competencies

  • Proven experience in used vehicle or truck sales, must be in a retail‑focused environment.
  • Ability to negotiate effectively and close deals confidently.
  • Customer‑centric with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Organized and detail‑oriented with excellent follow‑through.
  • Self‑motivated, target‑driven, and capable of working independently.
  • Working Conditions

  • Regular field travel for customer visits. Not office‑bound.
  • Performance‑based role with pressure to meet sales targets.
  • Shortlisted candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary.

    Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people with disabilities.

    Application Closing Date : 04 November 2025.

    We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail.

    Who We Are And What We Believe In

    We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

    Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

    At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in.

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