Sales Person: Parts Aftermarket x1
Job Details
- Job Title: Sales Person: Parts Aftermarket
- Company: Motus Corporation
- Division: Motus Aftermarket Parts
- Business Unit: Welkom Midas
- Employment Type: Permanent
- Location: Welkom
- Industry: Automotive
- Functional Area: Sales
- Experience Level: Associate
- Posted Date: 30 June 2026
- Closing Date: 8 July 2026
Job Description
The Sales Person: Parts Aftermarket is responsible for promoting and selling automotive spare parts and aftermarket products while delivering exceptional customer service and achieving sales targets. The role involves assisting customers with product selection, preparing quotations, managing counter sales, responding to customer enquiries, and developing long-term customer relationships.
The successful candidate will identify new business opportunities, grow the customer base, monitor competitor activities, provide product knowledge and pricing information, and work closely with internal departments to ensure efficient service delivery. This position requires strong sales ability, excellent communication skills, sound knowledge of automotive parts, and a customer-focused approach.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Achieve and exceed individual sales targets.
- Promote and sell automotive spare parts and aftermarket products.
- Generate new business opportunities.
- Grow the existing customer base.
- Increase market share within the assigned geographical area.
- Identify potential sales opportunities.
- Conduct cold calling when required.
- Forecast and report on customer sales potential.
Customer Service
- Act as the first point of contact for customers.
- Deliver professional and high-quality customer service.
- Assist customers in identifying suitable automotive parts.
- Respond to customer enquiries promptly.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
- Resolve customer queries and concerns effectively.
- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
Counter Sales
- Manage daily counter sales activities.
- Process customer purchases accurately.
- Maximize sales opportunities during customer interactions.
- Ensure optimal customer service at the sales counter.
Quotations & Product Support
- Prepare accurate quotations for customers.
- Provide product information and recommendations.
- Offer pricing information for automotive products.
- Assist customers with product availability.
- Provide technical product support where required.
Market Intelligence
- Monitor competitor pricing and promotional activities.
- Report competitor information to management.
- Identify market trends and customer needs.
- Recommend strategies to improve sales performance.
Customer Account Management
- Report customer delivery concerns.
- Communicate customer account issues.
- Follow up on customer enquiries.
- Maintain accurate customer information.
Internal Collaboration
- Work closely with the Accounts Department.
- Coordinate with Dispatch and Warehousing teams.
- Liaise with Receiving and Technical departments.
- Promote effective teamwork across departments.
- Help resolve customer-related operational issues.
Qualifications
- Grade 12 (Matric).
Experience Requirements
Essential
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a sales environment involving:
- Automotive spare parts.
- Motor vehicle parts.
- Engine parts.
- Experience in automotive sales.
- Experience dealing directly with customer needs.
- Proven sales track record.
Desirable
- Technical background in the automotive industry.
Required Skills
Sales Skills
- Sales techniques
- Business development
- Customer acquisition
- Relationship management
- Negotiation
- Sales forecasting
- Target achievement
- Upselling and cross-selling
Automotive Knowledge
- Automotive spare parts knowledge
- Engine parts knowledge
- Product knowledge
- Technical product understanding
- Aftermarket parts knowledge
Customer Service Skills
- Customer relationship management
- Customer service excellence
- Complaint resolution
- Professional communication
- Customer support
Business Skills
- Business acumen
- Cost awareness
- Profitability understanding
- Market analysis
- Competitor analysis
- Revenue growth
Administrative Skills
- Quotation preparation
- Sales reporting
- Customer record management
- Order processing
- Computer literacy
Communication Skills
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Negotiation skills
- Presentation skills
Key Competencies
- Strong customer service orientation.
- Excellent sales and negotiation skills.
- Good knowledge of automotive spare parts and aftermarket products.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated and results-driven.
- Honest and demonstrates integrity.
- Good planning and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
- Good understanding of the assigned geographical sales area.
- Ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet sales targets.
- High level of professionalism and accountability.
- Clear criminal record.