Sales Executive – New Vehicles

Reference Number: MOT250910-12
Location: The Glen, Gauteng, South Africa
Company: Hyundai Automotive South Africa
Branch: Hyundai The Glen
Job Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 17 September 2025

Purpose of the Role

The Sales Executive is responsible for achieving monthly vehicle sales targets by delivering excellent customer service, developing and retaining a strong customer base, and identifying new sales opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

Achieve monthly new vehicle sales targets
Develop and implement strategies to retain and grow the customer base
Proactively manage customer expectations to ensure a premium experience
Identify and pursue new revenue streams and leads
Handle customer escalations and provide timely feedback
Negotiate deals and close vehicle sales
Conduct accurate customer needs analysis and vehicle evaluations
Stay up to date on market trends, competitor offerings, and customer behaviour

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualification: Grade 12 (Matric)
Experience: At least 3 years' experience as a Sales Executive in the motor industry
Driver’s Licence: Code 8 (Essential)
Computer Literacy: Required
Proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding monthly sales targets

Skills & Personal Attributes

Sales & Customer Management:

Strong closing skills and the ability to generate and convert leads
Ability to perform accurate customer qualification and needs analysis
High-level customer service and professionalism

Communication & Negotiation:

Strong oral communication and influencing skills
Effective negotiation and persuasiveness
Ability to interpret customer behaviours and emotions

Industry Knowledge (Advantageous):

Product knowledge (Hyundai vehicles and competitors)
Understanding of dealership policies and procedures
Knowledge of the retail motor industry and its economic context
Familiarity with systems such as Higher Gear

Other:

Self-motivated with strong time management and organisational skills
Experience in cold calling and expanding a client base
Bilingual or multilingual (advantageous)

What Will Set You Apart

Demonstrated ability to consistently meet or exceed sales targets
Broad knowledge of the motor industry
Confidence in working with diverse customer groups
High energy, presentable, and target-driven personality

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Sales Executive – New Vehicles