Junior Business Development Manager

Location:	Johannesburg North
Reference:	#CAW006530/NT
Company:	SydSen Recruit

Our client in the automotive industry is looking for a junior business development manager to join their team in the Gauteng region.

Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent. A formal qualification in sales or business will be an added advantage.
Proven working experience as a business development manager, vehicle sales executive or in a similar role is non-negotiable.
Proven sales track record is essential.
Experience in customer support is a plus.
Proficiency in MS Office and CRM software (where applicable).
Proficiency in English.
Strong market knowledge.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to build rapport.
Strong time management and planning skills.
Experience in sales, dealerships, and social media is advantageous.

Duties and responsibilities:

Fully understand and effectively communicate product and value proposition.
Identify and qualify clients effectively.
Build and maintain relationships with key dealership personnel (dealer principal, sales manager, finance and insurance manager, and/or sales executives).
Interact with dealer personnel, answer questions, and be persuasive.
Understand client needs, capacity, and requirements, and match these to the appropriate solutions.
Identify dealership personnel needs and trigger points, communicating these effectively with the regional sales manager (RSM).
Develop and recommend individual dealer and dealer personnel strategies with the RSM.
Create and implement regular follow-up strategies with dealerships and their personnel to maximise support and referrals.
Leverage experience in sales and dealerships; exposure to social media tools and tracking will be considered a plus.
Perform any additional tasks required by operational needs, in line with the employee's abilities.

Apply now!

Please note: Only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within fourteen days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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Posted on 20 Jan 08:49, Closing date 28 Feb