Tyre & Automotive Service Centre Senior Sales Executive (Management Development Programme) - Eastern Cape; Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)

SUMMARY:
Remuneration: R 21000 – R28 000 CTC
 
Purpose Of The Job:
An established and growing Tyre & Automotive Service Centre is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious Senior Sales Executive to join its team.
This role has been specifically designed for an individual who demonstrates exceptional sales ability, leadership potential, and a strong commercial mindset. The successful candidate will initially focus on driving sales, customer retention, and business growth while being developed and mentored into a future management position.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proven sales professional looking to take the next step in their career and progress into branch leadership.
 
Ideal candidate:
This position offers a clear career path into Assistant Branch Manager, 2IC, or Branch Manager level for the right individual. We are seeking a high-performing sales professional with the hunger, drive, and leadership qualities to grow into a senior management role within a successful and expanding automotive business.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Sales & Business Development Achieve and exceed monthly sales and gross profit targets Drive sales of tyres, wheel alignments, balancing, batteries, shocks, brakes, exhausts, servicing, and related automotive products Develop and maintain strong relationships with retail, fleet, commercial, and corporate customers Prepare and follow up on quotations to maximise conversion rates Identify additional sales opportunities and increase customer spend Promote special offers, promotions, and value-added services Generate repeat business through exceptional customer service Customer Relationship Management Ensure all customers receive professional and efficient service Resolve customer concerns promptly and effectively Build long-term customer relationships and loyalty Leadership & Management Development Assist branch management in achieving operational and financial objectives Support and mentor junior sales and administrative staff Assist with staff training, development, and performance management Learn all aspects of branch operations, including stock control, workshop workflow, customer service, and financial performance Act as a leader within the team and set the standard for performance and professionalism Stand in for management when required Participate in management development and succession planning initiatives Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 \/ Matric Valid driver's licence Minimum 5 years' successful sales experience within the automotive industry Previous tyre, fitment centre, automotive aftermarket, dealership, parts, or service centre experience Proven history of achieving and exceeding sales targets Strong understanding of customer relationship management Computer literate Excellent communication and negotiation skills Motor Industry experience Essential! Preferred Experience: Tyre and fitment centre sales Branch operations exposure Fleet and commercial account management Team leadership or supervisory experience Workshop or service centre environment Stock control and operational management exposure Personal Attributes: Natural leader with management potential Highly driven and ambitious Strong commercial and business acumen Customer-centric approach Results-oriented and target driven Professional and well presented Excellent relationship-building skills Strong problem-solving abilities Self-motivated and capable of working independently Eager to progress into a Branch Manager or Operational Management role Key Performance Areas: Sales Growth Gross Profit Achievement Customer Retention New Business Development Leadership Development Team Support and Mentoring Operational Knowledge Improvement Branch Contribution and Profitability     Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 14 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful. Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the specified criteria as per the job spec. If you do not meet the requirements, Select Motor Recruitment reserves the right not to respond to your application.   Applications should be submitted no later than 1 week from advertising.