A vacancy exists for 2 x Pre-owned Sales Managers at our Automotive Dealership clients in Johannesburg. MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: To carry out sales within the department as a "Selling Sales Manager". • The main purpose of this position is to run a well-organized and profitable used car department. • Success will be measured by: Professional, knowledgeable, and competent staff. Timely service meeting or exceeding client expectations. Effective follow-up systems and processes. Profitable business, i.e., meeting targets within budget. Harmonious relationships between departments. RELATIONSHIPS AND PERSONAL ACTIVITIES: • Directly responsible to: Dealer Principal. • Responsible for: Sales Staff, Drivers, and Cleaners. • Relationships with: Other company managers, Service Manager, Sales Managers, Financial Manager, Parts Manager, Manufacturer, Suppliers. LIMITS OF AUTHORITY: • Operational: Authority to order vehicles or purchase/trade-in vehicles within agreed targets and forecasts. • Authority to proceed with credit sales applications and determine discounts within limits. MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS: Conduct sales meetings, ensuring relevant information is available for decision-making, providing feedback on performance and targets, and discussing CSI results and actions. Control all costs as per budget. Manage debtors by achieving set turnaround times. Prepare financial, productivity, and sales reports accurately and timely. Manage business activities proactively, understanding all departmental issues and solving problems as needed. Attract, develop, and retain competent employees, addressing staff issues proactively. Ensure facilities operate in compliance with risk management standards through physical checks. Ensure sales executives are competent and receive necessary training. Create marketing awareness utilizing customer feedback, direct sales, CSI summaries, and aligning with manufacturer marketing strategies. Manage lost leads effectively. EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, AND TRAINING: • Management and marketing skills, knowledge, and experience. • Ability to manage and lead a department with organized systems. • Up-to-date knowledge of vehicle legislation and trade practices. • Ability to motivate a sales team to achieve objectives. Please email your CV to #J-18808-Ljbffr