Job Summary
Our client based in Midrand, Johannesburg, is looking to employ a Workshop Sales & Consulting Team Leader (Automotive Market).
JOB DESCRIPTION
An opportunity exists for a Team Leader in the Workshop Sales & Consulting department. The purpose of the role is to drive the team to expand and develop the growth of workshop concepts.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
- Drive and develop, implement and maintain quality standards in accordance with relevant audit guidelines
- Support the team with regional audits of dealer and wholesaler warranty claims
- Ensure the team supports the drive of sales to the workshops with test equipment & software and enforce support from the team to the workshops
- Drive the team to enforce compliance standards through the network
- Drive the team to support technical training to the workshops
- Support the development and lead concept strategy
- Support the formulation and implementation of growth strategies
- TNS, QTY and EBIT responsibility for the department
- Develop and lead network expansion accordingly to mid- and long-term business plan
- Lead the team to analyse competitors’ activities and assess opportunities for business development
- Formulate and implement specific recruitment and consultancy strategy in defined focused countries in alignment with the workshop concepts & service department and relevant supporting departments
- Organize, lead, & participate in regular and Ad Hoc meetings
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- 5 years+ experience in workshop sales and consultancy
- Fully proficient in English (Speak, read, and write)
- Computer literate with excellent skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- SAP knowledge and experience advantageous
- Technical understanding of the automotive industry, specifically the workshop environment, is mandatory
- Valid Driver's License is mandatory
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Detail oriented
- Interpersonal skills
- Ability to take initiative
- Willingness to learn
- Analytically inclined
- Ability to build sustainable relationships
QUALIFICATIONS
- Grade 12 / Matric Certificate and a Diploma / Degree in Marketing, Business Administration or related field
- Workshop Technician Qualification