Sales Manager I Automotive Industry I Johannesburg, South Africa

Overview

Sales Manager I Automotive Industry I Johannesburg, South Africa Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Start Date: Immediate Reports to: Country Manager - South Africa Company: AUTO24.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.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

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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