Automotive Sales Leadership Opportunity at Ellahi Consulting
Ellahi Consulting is seeking a motivated and results-driven Used Vehicle Sales Manager to join a well-established automotive dealership in Lichtenburg, North West, on a permanent basis. This mid-senior level role is ideal for an experienced vehicle sales professional with strong leadership capability, commercial awareness, and a passion for driving used vehicle performance.
The position offers a market-related salary plus commission, along with medical aid, a company vehicle, and a petrol allowance, providing a competitive and rewarding opportunity within the automotive retail sector.
About the Role
The Used Vehicle Sales Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end performance of the used vehicle sales department, ensuring that sales targets, profitability objectives, and customer satisfaction goals are consistently achieved.
This role requires a hands-on leader who can combine strategic planning with active customer engagement, marketing execution, and team leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing sales strategies, identifying new business opportunities, and maintaining strong customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Used Vehicle Sales Department Management
The successful candidate will manage all aspects of the used vehicle sales department, ensuring the achievement of sales volumes, gross profit targets, and customer satisfaction objectives. This includes setting performance standards, monitoring results, and driving continuous improvement.
Strong leadership is essential to motivate sales teams and foster a high-performance sales culture.
Marketing Strategy and Business Development
The role includes creating and implementing effective marketing strategies to grow used vehicle sales. This involves analysing market trends, identifying opportunities, and executing promotional initiatives aligned with dealership objectives.
The Sales Manager will also identify and pursue new sales opportunities to expand the customer base and increase market share.
Customer Relationship Management
A key focus of the role is delivering excellent customer service. The Used Vehicle Sales Manager will manage customer relationships by ensuring consistent service standards, conducting regular visits to potential and existing customers, and building long-term loyalty.
Presenting suitable mobility solutions that meet customer needs is central to driving successful sales outcomes.
Sales Performance and Market Awareness
The position requires achieving sales targets and performance goals while staying informed on industry trends, competitor activity, and customer expectations. This awareness supports informed decision-making and effective sales planning.
Operational and Financial Oversight
The role requires a solid understanding of dealership policies and procedures, business operations, marketing principles, financial analysis, and customer handling processes. This ensures that sales activities align with operational standards and profitability objectives.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following requirements:
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Relevant Marketing qualification – advantageous
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Minimum 3 years’ sales experience within the automotive environment
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Proven management capability with a self-driven and ethical leadership approach
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Strong knowledge of dealership policies and procedures
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Understanding of business operations, marketing, financial analysis, and customer service
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Strong computer literacy
Skills and Professional Attributes
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
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Strong leadership and people management skills
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Results-driven and target-focused mindset
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Excellent customer relationship management ability
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Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
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High levels of integrity and professionalism
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Strong communication and presentation skills
Working Environment and Employment Details
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Position Type: Permanent
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Company: Ellahi Consulting
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Industry: Automotive
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Location: Lichtenburg, North West
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Job Functional Area: Sales
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Minimum Experience Level: Mid-Senior
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Remuneration: Market-related salary plus commission, medical aid, company vehicle, and petrol allowance
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Candidates who meet the above requirements and are ready to drive used vehicle sales performance are encouraged to submit their applications before the closing date.
Closing Date: 28 February 2026
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