Active Jobs at MAN Automotive (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd

Description

• Conduct Pre-Inspections, evaluation & intake inspections on buyback, trade-back & trade-in vehicles.
• Assist the Independent Inspection Organisation with intake inspections.
• Determine fair wear & tear on returning vehicles.
• Consider Vehicle Conditions as per the Buyback Agreement & Buyback Condition Guide.
• Ensure the Top Used Trade-in vehicle.
• Conditions are met as per agreement.
• Conduct planned vehicle audits on buybacks vehicles to ensure that they are in a buyback condition.
• Report any discrepancies on trade-in's, buybacks to the Asset Manager immediately.
• Communicate defects of all Pre-inspection & Intake Inspections to the respective Service Advisor.
• Assist in other areas when the volume of inspections exceed the capacity in that area.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• N3 with a trade test certificate as an Auto Electrician/Diesel Mechanic.
• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate.

Skills:

• Good communication (oral and written) & interpersonal relations skills.
• Work well under pressure and maintain good customer relations.
• Pro-active, highly motivated and pay attention to detail.
• Customer focused with a results driven approach.
• Work independently though being a team player.
• EC or EC1 drivers licence.

Experience:

• MAN and / or VW heavy commercial vehicles - 1 year.
• Trade Certificate experience in the heavy commercial vehicle industry - 5 years.

Closing date: 20 October 2025

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Description

• Achieve set targets and grow MAN truck sales and market share within the assigned region.
• Set, monitor, and report on regional sales targets and performance against agreed KPIs.
• Support dealers in developing and executing annual business plans and sales strategies.
• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring adherence to MAN standards.
• Manage the sales relationship between MAN NSC RSA and appointed Private Capital Dealers (PCDs).
• Track competitor activity and advise on tactical sales plans.
• Actively engage in customer visits and support deal-making activities.
• Identify and address sales challenges, implementing corrective action plans.
• Coach, mentor, and develop sales teams and dealer staff.
• Support PCDs with recruitment, training, mentoring, and retention of sales staff.
• Conduct joint customer visits and provide direct sales support where required.
• Collaborate with the Head of Truck Sales to align sales strategies with national objectives.
• Ensure regional marketing and communication initiatives are effectively implemented.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Grade: 12 Matric Certificate
• Relevant bachelor's degree

Skills:

• Customer focused with a results driven approach.
• Experience in new and used vehicle sales processes.
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• Develop and motivate staff.
• Market knowledge.
• High level communication, interpersonal relations and negotiation skills.

Experience:

• Sales experience within the heavy commercial vehicles industry - 10 years' Experience, leading and motivating a team - 7 years.