Truck Sales Representative

About the position

Description/Synopsis:

A leading organisation in the commercial transport industry is seeking an experienced Sales Representative – Trucks to join their team. The role focuses on driving sales growth within a designated region, with a strong emphasis on the extra heavy truck segment.

 

This position calls for a commercially driven, technically minded sales professional who performs well in a target-driven environment. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strong customer relationships, and providing tailored truck solutions to meet specific operational needs. You will work closely with internal technical teams, finance providers, and external suppliers to ensure a smooth sales process from specification through to final delivery.

 

The role requires a proactive individual with strong negotiation skills, solid financial understanding, and the ability to build long-term client relationships within the commercial vehicle industry.



Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 essential
  
  
• Diploma in Marketing, Sales Management, or Transport Management advantageous (not essential)
  
  
• Minimum 3 years’ sales experience, preferably within automotive, transport, or commercial vehicle sales
  
  
• Strong understanding of B2B sales environments
  
  
• Valid driver’s licence essential
  
  
• Strong computer literacy (MS Office and CRM systems)
  
  
• Knowledge of commercial vehicles or truck applications advantageous
  
  

 

Main Responsibilities:

• Work directly with the Sales Manager and/ or Sales Director to develop product strategy and growth plans for the group
  
  
• Responsible for the achievement of agreed sales targets and business plans
  
  
• Grow and develop the Truck sales business through the identified market segments, including but not limited to direct selling through identified channels.
  
  
• Assist in the selection and specification of Trucks to meet customer specifications. Work alongside the technical manager to ensure the proposals prepared with quotation and tender documents are in line with customer requirements.
  
  
• Continue to develop Trucks sales application knowledge to help foster long-term relationships with key decision makers in the Truck market.
  
  
• Track and report sales as well as financial performance for truck sales
  
  
• Liaise with the financial institutions to facilitate the requirements that are needed to apply for customer finance packages.
  
  
• Negotiate with Body builders, Hydraulic suppliers and trailer manufactures to ensure we obtain the correct specification and commercial proposal.
  
  
• Once the truck is sold ensure the correct paper work is issued to the various departments to prepare the vehicles for customer delivery. On delivery to the customer ensure that the Hand-Over is done in accordance with company standard.
  
  
• Keep abreast with online training system ensuring each module is completed within the agreed time frame.
  
  

Desired Skills:

• C
• Development
• Microsoft Office
• Negotiation
• Sales

About The Employer:

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