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Tzaneen New Light Vehicle Sales Manager Location: Tzaneen, Limpopo Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent Basic Salary: R30,000 – R35,000 per month (Depending on experience) + Commission Benefits: Pension Fund, Medical Aid, Funeral Benefits, Company Vehicle, Fuel Allowance, and Cellphone Allowance About the Role We are looking for a high-performing, energetic, and strategic Light New Vehicle Sales Manager to lead a dynamic dealership sales team in Tzaneen. In this role, you will drive unit sales, maximize profitability, and ensure an exceptional customer experience. If you are a competitive leader with a proven track record in automotive dealership management, a passion for mentoring sales executives, and the drive to consistently crush dealership targets, this is your next career move. Key Responsibilities Sales Leadership: Motivate, mentor, and manage the new vehicle sales team to consistently meet and exceed monthly volume and gross profit targets. Stock & Inventory Management: Oversee new vehicle stock levels, aging inventory, model mix, and showroom floor displays. Deal Structuring & Finance: Assist sales executives in structuring deals, working closely with the F&I (Finance & Insurance) manager to optimize conversion rates. Marketing & Customer Retention: Develop and implement local marketing strategies, promotions, and customer retention initiatives specific to the Tzaneen market. CSI Excellence: Maintain and improve the dealership's Customer Service Index (CSI) scores by ensuring top-tier service delivery. Reporting: Compile and present detailed weekly and monthly sales reports, forecasts, and performance analysis to executive management. Qualifications and Experience Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of stable experience as a New Vehicle Sales Manager or Senior Sales Executive\/Team Lead within a franchise dealership environment. Track Record: Proven, verifiable track record of meeting unit volume and profit targets (submitting recent commission sheets or management accounts will be required). Systems Knowledge: Strong proficiency in dealership management systems (e.g., Automate, Pinnacle, Seriti, or similar). Driver's License: Valid, unendorsed South African driver’s license is non-negotiable. Skills: Exceptional negotiation, leadership, and closing skills. Excellent bilingual communication skills are highly beneficial for the local market. How to Apply Interested candidates who meet the specified criteria are invited to upload their updated CV, latest 3 months' commission sheets, and qualifications directly to the Eastern Personnel database: Apply Here: Eastern Personnel CV Database: Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates who meet all minimum franchise requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
