Automotive Dealer Sales Consultant

A leading automotive technology and telematics provider is seeking a high-performing Dealer Sales Consultant to join their team in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape. Operating across the Port Elizabeth area, this field-based role focuses on driving business growth, building strategic relationships with motor dealerships, and optimising installation rates across service centres.

The ideal candidate will be an ambitious self-starter who thrives in a target-driven sales environment, possesses outstanding communication skills, and easily connects with stakeholders at all levels. Standard working hours apply, though flexibility to attend occasional after-hours networking events and client functions is required. A valid driver’s licence is mandatory due to frequent travel across assigned territories.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dealership Acquisition & Growth: Identify, pitch, and secure new business opportunities across targeted motor dealerships to expand overall market presence.
  
• Service Centre Optimisation: Collaborate with regional service centres to promote product uptake, drive installation volumes, and support demo account conversions.
  
• Relationship Management & Training: Deliver regular client presentations, educate dealership staff on product offerings and policies, and provide continuous after-sales support.
  
• Account Resolution & Maintenance: Promptly manage client enquiries, resolve account issues, and maintain accurate records within the designated dealer tracking system.
  
• Target Achievement & Operations: Consistently meet monthly sales targets, fulfill set call rates, and handle administrative duties including weekly activity logs and monthly stock takes.
  
• Brand Visibility: Ensure point-of-sale branding and collateral are correctly displayed and updated across all partner sites and dealerships.
  

Requirements

• Education: Grade 12 / Senior Certificate (Matric).
  
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ dedicated sales or marketing experience within the motor trade sector, OR a minimum of 5 years’ general corporate sales experience.
  
• Licence: Valid South African Code 8 (B) Driver’s Licence.
  
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, persuasive presentation skills, strong organisational capabilities, and a proven track record of target achievement.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• A tertiary qualification in Sales, Marketing, or a related commercial field.
  
• Prior experience working specifically within telematics, automotive insurance, or vehicle tracking sales.
  

Required Software Skills:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  
• DealerNet / Signio / Kerridge or equivalent automotive dealership management platforms
  

Benefits

• Company vehicle
  
• Petrol card allowance
  
• Cellular phone allowance
  
• Company laptop
  
• Comprehensive Medical Aid scheme
  
• Retirement / Provident Fund
  
• 17 business days annual leave