Parts Salesman – Volvo Trucks
- Company: Volvo Group
- Division: Volvo Trucks
- Location: Bloemfontein
- Job Type: Professional
- Category: Sales & Services
- Application Closing Date: 13 March 2026
- Requisition ID: 29571
- Travel: No travel required
Role Purpose
The Parts Salesman is responsible for facilitating the sale of vehicle parts while building strong relationships with customers. The role involves processing orders, preparing quotations and invoices, managing stock, and ensuring excellent customer service within the Parts Department.
Reporting to: Parts Controller
Company Overview
Volvo Group is a global leader in transport and infrastructure solutions, employing nearly 100,000 people worldwide. Through brands like Volvo Trucks, the company focuses on safe, efficient, and sustainable transport technologies while fostering innovation and teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
Customer Service & Sales
Build strong relationships between the company and customers
Receive and process parts sales orders
Prepare quotes and invoices
Achieve sales targets and KPIs
Maintain and grow the customer base
Identify and obtain new customers
Parts & Order Management
Process parts sales orders timeously
Order urgent parts from the central warehouse
Monitor delivery and collection of parts
Distribute backordered parts to customers
Follow up on Vehicle-Off-Road (V.O.R) orders
Administration
Maintain an up-to-date invoice register
File quotes, orders, and invoices correctly
Monitor picking of customer invoices
Update and maintain parts catalogues
Assist with stock take procedures
Operations Support
Assist in all parts department operations
Provide support to the Warehouse Supervisor/Controller
Ensure optimal customer satisfaction
Compliance & Safety
Follow ISO 9001 processes
Ensure compliance with safety regulations
Adhere to Safety Act and workplace standards
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Matric (Grade 12)
Experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience in parts sales
Previous experience in a parts retail environment
Technical background (advantageous)
Computer Skills
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong customer service skills
Friendly and people-oriented
Good administration and organizational ability
Attention to detail
Ability to meet deadlines
Able to work under pressure
Self-motivated, confident, and honest
Additional Information
Shortlisted candidates will undergo reference, criminal, credit, and qualification verification checks.
Volvo Group is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disabilities to apply.