Sales Representative - Automotive

Introduction

AUTOWATCH is looking for an experienced Technical Sales Representative with strong knowledge of the automotive industry, specifically within the automotive distributor, fitment centre, auto-electrical and dealership environment.

The ideal candidate will already understand the automotive language, sales channels and decision-makers, with an established network that can be leveraged to introduce and grow the AUTOWATCH vehicle security product portfolio.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales of AUTOWATCH vehicle security, immobiliser, alarm and telematics products.

• Build and maintain relationships with automotive distributors, fitment centres, dealers, auto-electricians and related businesses.

• Identify and convert new business opportunities through an existing industry network.

• Establish introductions to key decision-makers and expand AUTOWATCH's footprint within the automotive channel.

• Conduct product presentations, demonstrations and basic technical support.

• Understand customer requirements and recommend appropriate technical solutions.

• Monitor competitor activity, market opportunities and customer requirements.

• Achieve agreed sales targets and maintain an active sales pipeline.

• Provide regular sales, customer and market reports.

• Travel extensively to customers and prospects within the assigned territory.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Have 5+ years' experience in automotive sales, distribution, fitment or auto-electrical environments.

• Ideally be currently working for, or have strong experience with, an automotive distributor, aftermarket supplier or related automotive business.

• Have an established network of fitment centres, dealerships, distributors and/or auto-electricians.

• Be able to speak confidently and credibly in the "automotive language" and understand how the aftermarket and dealership channels operate.

• Have a good understanding of vehicle electronics, security systems, immobilisers and automotive accessories.

• Be commercially driven, confident and capable of opening doors and developing new accounts.

• Be 30 years or older, with the maturity and industry experience to engage senior automotive stakeholders.

• Be self-motivated, organised and comfortable working independently.

• Have a valid driver's licence and be willing to travel extensively.

• Key Success Measure

• Advantage - technical sales experience

Interested?

• To apply, please send your detailed CV, current salary, and expected salary to careers@prologix.co.za