Key Accounts Specialist – Panel Parts Sales (Motus Corporation) x1
Job Details
Job Title: Key Accounts Specialist – Panel Parts Sales (Free State Region)
Company: Motus Corporation
Division: Retail
Business Unit: Retail HO and FAD
Location: Bloemfontein, Free State
Employment Type: Permanent
Experience Level: Associate
Industry: Retail
Functional Area: Sales
Posted Date: 27 October 2026
Closing Date: 03 November 2026
Job Description
Motus Corporation is seeking a results-driven Key Accounts Specialist to grow panel parts sales in the Free State and surrounding areas.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing key customer accounts and building strong relationships with panel beaters, repair groups, insurers and other relevant customers within the motor industry.
The role involves achieving sales targets, identifying opportunities for business growth, coordinating service delivery across participating dealerships and ensuring excellent customer service. The successful applicant must be willing to travel extensively across South Africa.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and grow a portfolio of key customer accounts, including panel beaters, repair groups and insurers.
Identify new business opportunities and secure new customers to increase panel parts sales.
Develop account plans with clear sales targets, growth opportunities and customer service priorities.
Conduct regular customer visits across South Africa to strengthen relationships and review account performance.
Present parts supply solutions and negotiate pricing and commercial terms within approved guidelines.
Work with dealership parts teams to coordinate quotations, stock availability, order fulfilment and deliveries.
Handle customer queries and complaints, ensuring that issues are resolved promptly.
Identify service gaps and implement improvement plans with customers and internal teams.
Monitor sales, profitability and purchasing trends.
Develop strategies to improve declining or inactive customer accounts.
Assist the Finance Department with account queries and overdue payments.
Ensure customers understand applicable credit terms.
Maintain accurate customer records and prepare regular sales performance reports.
Monitor competitor activity and market developments to support sales strategies.
Minimum Requirements
At least two years’ experience in sales or key account management in any industry.
Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
Experience in growing customer accounts and maintaining customer relationships.
Valid South African driver’s licence.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively across South Africa.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
Must reside in Bloemfontein or surrounding areas.
Advantageous Requirements
Experience in the motor industry.
Automotive parts sales experience.
Panel parts industry experience.
Skills and Competencies
Strong relationship management and customer service skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Effective negotiation skills.
Commercial awareness and ability to identify sales opportunities.
Strong planning and organisational abilities.
Practical problem-solving skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders.
Accountability and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Ability to work independently and manage a national customer portfolio.
Key Performance Areas
Achieving sales and profitability targets.
Growing existing customer accounts and securing new customers.
Retaining customers and reactivating inactive accounts.
Resolving customer queries and completing improvement plans on time.
Conducting planned customer visits and account reviews.
Preparing accurate sales forecasts and account reports.