Sales & Training Specialist – Automotive ERP Solutions | Salt River, Cape Town

Company: Confidential
Location: Salt River, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Date Posted: 8 May 2025
Job Opening ID: ZR_14500_JOB
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-time with Flexible Hours
Location Type: Hybrid (Part Office, Part Remote)
Salary: R25 000 – R30 000 per month + Commission
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled

🏢 About the Company

This opportunity is with a fast-growing technology company in the automotive industry, providing cutting-edge workshop management software (ERP) specifically tailored for independent motor repair workshops. Their system offers robust functionality such as workshop scheduling, stock management, reporting dashboards, online customer approvals, and real-time integrations with automotive data services. With a mission to digitally transform workshop operations across South Africa, the company is seeking a Sales & Training Specialist to join their high-impact team.

📋 Role Overview

As a Sales & Training Specialist, you’ll be a key driver of both software sales and customer onboarding success. This dual-function role requires a confident, tech-savvy professional with a strong background in the independent motor workshop sector. You will lead sales demonstrations, close deals, and ensure that new clients are effectively trained and supported throughout the onboarding journey. The position starts as office-based during the probation period, after which a hybrid working model is available. Regular travel to client sites for onboarding, training, and support is expected.

If you’re passionate about automotive operations, software systems, and customer success, this role is for you.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Conduct engaging and tailored software product demonstrations for automotive workshop owners and managers

• Manage the full sales cycle – from prospecting and lead nurturing to deal negotiation and closure

• Collaborate with prospects to identify pain points and demonstrate how the system offers practical solutions

• Act as the main point of contact during the onboarding and implementation process

• Deliver training sessions (virtual and on-site) for new users to ensure successful system adoption

• Create user-friendly training resources, videos, guides, and FAQ documentation

• Provide post-launch support, resolve queries, and proactively assist customers in optimizing the system

• Develop strong customer relationships, focusing on retention and satisfaction

• Track and report on sales activities, training progress, and client feedback to internal teams

• Travel nationally as needed for on-site support, training, or events

🎓 Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Matric (Grade 12) is required

• Relevant training or sales qualification is advantageous

Experience:

• At least 5 years’ experience in the independent workshop sector

• Prior experience in a training or leadership role within a fast-fit franchise is highly desirable

• Proven sales performance with a track record of closing software or B2B deals

• Experience delivering technical training both remotely and in-person

💡 Skills and Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of workshop operations and business workflows

• Excellent presentation and communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Strong interest in technology and digital systems

• Capable of managing multiple priorities, clients, and tasks independently

• Confidence in public speaking and delivering structured training sessions

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as required

🎁 What the Company Offers

• Competitive basic salary ranging from R25 000 to R30 000, depending on experience

• Uncapped commission structure per sale – rewarding top performers

• 15 days annual leave plus 3 family responsibility days

• Provident fund and medical insurance for long-term security

• Opportunity to work in a hybrid model after probation, offering work-life flexibility

• A role at the intersection of automotive innovation and digital transformation

🌍 Equal Opportunity Statement

The company embraces diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Applications are encouraged from individuals of all backgrounds who meet the required qualifications and are passionate about automotive technology and client service.

📩 How to Apply

Are you ready to drive software adoption and empower independent workshops across South Africa? Apply now to become a Sales & Training Specialist by visiting https://jobsandcareeropportunities.co.za/ and searching for Job ID: ZR_14500_JOB.

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