Sales Representative - Automotive

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Date: 1 week ago
City: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract type: Full time

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.

  • 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.
  • 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
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