Sales Manager Automotive Industry

Overview

Sales Manager I Automotive Industry I Johannesburg, South Africa

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Start Date:

Immediate

Reports to:

Country Manager - South Africa

Company: AUTO
24.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.

• 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
• 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
• 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
• Provide weekly reporting to the Country Manager
• Collaborate with Procurement, Marketing, Reconditioning, and other departments
• Deliver data-driven insights and recommendations to boost performance

• 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

• 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

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