Trainee/Senior Sales Manager

Recruiter:

Stratogo

Job Ref:

HQ001112/pn

Date posted:

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

Market related Monthly

SUMMARY:
Our client is a prominent Southern African retailer providing tyres, wheels, batteries, and automotive maintenance services, alongside in-store products.

POSITION INFO:

Role: Trainee - Senior Sales Manager
Location: Durban - KZN
Industry: Operates in the automotive services and retail industry, specifically focusing on the tyre and wheel fitment market.

Qualification:

Grade 12
Valid driver’s license
Additional relevant qualification would be an advantage
Understand how to operate balancing machines
Understand how to operate, install, service, repair, calibrate & test alignment machines
Knowledge of Alignment (interpretation of vehicle behaviour)
Balancing knowledge
Fitting and stripping tyres
Identifying tyre/rim defects
Product knowledge i.e. various suppliers tyres and rims
Understanding tyre performance and specifications
Wheel and tyre accessories i.e. lock nut systems, nitrogen, rim accessories etc.
Admin related functions i.e. cash up, invoicing, receiving cash etc.
Conducting enquiries (i.e. discipline, poor performance)
Reviewing performance

Role and Responsibility:

Plan and Organize Resources
Sells Products/Services & Sales Opportunities
Build Customer Relations
Administer Reports/Documents
Inspect / Test Product & Drive Cars

Skills:

Excellent Customer/Service orientation
Excellent Selling skills
Handling customers
High Attention to detail
Ability to work as part of a team
Reliable / Responsible
Ability to use Initiative
Excellent Telephone skills
Computer Skills
Professional presentation of self
Collaboration focused i.e. building relationships with suppliers and customers

We are committed to locating the ideal job for you, so we kindly advise against paying for this service. There are no costs associated with securing employment with us.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Senior Solution Sales Engineer - Electronic/Electrical
Location: Durban
Salary:
Ready to lead? ð senior Solutions sales Engineer wanted in KwaZulu-Natal – with career progression to becoming the Branch Head!
17 days ago

Trainee/Senior Sales Manager
Location: Durban
Salary: Market related Monthly
Our client is a prominent Southern African retailer providing tyres, wheels, batteries, and automotive maintenance services, alongside in-store products.
25 days ago

SENIOR INTERNAL SALES CONSULTANT - DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL
Location: Durban
Salary: To be discussed
senior INTERNAL sales CONSULTANT - DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL
26 days ago

Senior Beauty & Fragrance Merchandiser
Location: Durban
Salary:
3 days ago

Account Manager
Location: Durban
Salary:
Account ManagerOur client, based in Durban North, KwaZulu-Natal, is seeking a driven Account Manager (External sales) to acquire new customers, identify business opportunities, and build strong relationships with existing clients. The successful candidate will play a critical role in achieving sales targets, driving business growth, and ensuring long-term client satisfaction.
6 days ago

Production and Operations Executive
Location: Durban
Salary:
9 days ago

Pricing Specialist (Multimodel freight)
Location: Durban
Salary: 480000 Annually
Are you an expert in freight pricing, with a knack for crafting sharp, competitive solutions, and ready to step into a high-impact role with a leading multinational logistics powerhouse? If you have the experience, the numbers game and a drive to make commercial freight operations run smoother than ever, then we want you!
10 days ago

Branch Manager - Pietermaritzburg
Location: Pietermaritzburg
Salary: 58 000 Monthly
Branch Manager in Pietermaritzburg needed. Must have mechanization experience. Overall responsibility and accountability for the management and productivity of the Case IH retail branchAchieve set targets for whole goods- and parts sales; actively contribute to ensure effective sales, marketing and new business developmentGrow market share of the branchManage and oversee customer s...
11 days ago

Account Manager-Public and Corporate
Location: Durban
Salary:
12 days ago

Pricing Specialist
Location: Durban
Salary: 480000 Annually
If freight rates, margins and numbers are your playground and you’ve got the kind of mind that sees both details and the bigger picture, then this is your next big move! A global logistics powerhouse, based in Durban North, is hunting for a Pricing Specialist who can turn complex freight movements into smart, profitable solutions.
14 days ago