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External Sales Representative – Automotive Aftermarket | Gauteng
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pretoria - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
19 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
16 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Our client in the automotive aftermarket industry is seeking to employ an External Sales Representative to join their team based in Johannesburg / City Deep.
Requirements:
- Matric (non-negotiable)
- Minimum 3 years automotive Aftermarket or Parts Sales
- Wholesale / Retail Replacement Parts Sales experience preferable
- Experience / Knowledge in Automotive Mobile (moving) Air Conditioning
- Matric non-negotiable
- Technical motor vehicle air-conditioning understanding and product knowledge preferred
- Business Acumen
- Industry knowledge (Preferable - Existing Customer networks)
- Automotive Parts Product Knowledge
- Technical Aptitude
- Mathematical Numeracy
- Accountable
- Attention to detail
- Identify and prescribe products or services based on the customers needs and or market needs
- Follow up on leads generated (including new COD accounts opened) by Internal Sales or from external source
- Generate quotes sales orders and invoices - follow up
- Identify / Suggest products or ranges based on customer needs identified opportunities or current stock levels
- Visit customers on a regular basis as per call cycle - time allocation 80/20 principle
- Train customers on the products and how to use it or organise training through suppliers or in-house
- Drive profitable revenue growth by managing and growing an allocated customer base through disciplined sales execution consistent customer engagement and correct product application in line with company standards and policies
- Achieve revenue and margin targets
- Grow active customer accounts
- Maintain quality and consistency of customer engagement
- Ensure accuracy compliance and reporting discipline
Measure of Success:
- Achievement of revenue and margin targets
- Growth in active customer accounts
- Quality and consistency of customer engagement
- Accuracy compliance and reporting discipline
Reporting To:
- Regional Sales Manager
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
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