Sales Executive

Location: 

Johannesburg, ZA, 1462

Position Type:  Professional

 

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future? If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. 

What you will do

At Volvo Trucks you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large.

 

Scope of the Job & Interaction with other

 

To optimize opportunities and achieve sales targets through managing risk.

 

Main responsibilities

 

  • To sell Heavy Commercial vehicles of highest quality to existing customer base and grow customer base, in order to achieve sales targets and improve customer satisfaction.
  • To adhere to legislation, policies, and procedures as per requirements to ensure compliance.
  • To build exceptional relationships to ensure growth and customer retention.
  • To ensure optimum profitability and volume for the brand in line with business plan.
  • To ensure good communication channels and give regular feedback to customer and key company personnel.
  • To add value to the customer by giving advice and support through good understanding the customer’s business and transport needs.
     

Who are you?

 

Qualification & Job Experience 

 

  • Matric. 
  • Industry specific development program.
  • Preferred Experience, Technical Skills and Knowledge.
  • 5 years Commercial Truck sales experience.
     

Key Competencies

 

Job Knowledge
 

  • Knowledge of finance.
  • Knowledge of sales process.
  • Product knowledge.
  • Industry knowledge.
  • Customer Knowledge.

 

Job Related Skills
 

  • Selling skills.  
  • Very Good Interpersonal skills.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Conflict-management skills.
  • Computer literacy.  
  • Communication skills.
  • Time-management skills.
  • Planning and organization skills.

 

Short listed candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary.
Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disability to apply.

Last Application Date: 22 January 2025.


We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. 


Who we are and what we believe in 
Our focus on Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity allows each of us the opportunity to bring our full authentic self to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment, free of harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing the barriers to entry, which is why we ask that even if you feel you may not meet every qualification on the job description, please apply and let us decide.


Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, across the globe, our trucks, buses, engines, construction equipment, financial services, and solutions make modern life possible. We are almost 100,000 people empowered to shape the future landscape of efficient, safe and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents with sharp minds and passion across the group’s leading brands and entities. 

 

At Volvo Trucks you will be part of leading the way towards a sustainable transport industry. For nearly a century we have been innovating for people – to make life easier, better and safer. Driving progress is our promise to customers, to the industry and to society. At Volvo Trucks we share a curiosity to learn, we work with passion and we embrace change to stay ahead. Join us, together we move the world we want to live in. 

Job Category:  Sales & Services
Organization:  Volvo Trucks
Travel Required:  Frequent Travel
Requisition ID:  16873

Do we share the same aspirations?

Every day, Volvo Group products and services ensure that people have food on the table, children arrive safely at school and roads and buildings can be constructed. Looking ahead, we are committed to driving the transition to sustainable and safe transport, mobility and infrastructure solutions toward a net-zero society.

Joining Volvo Group, you will work with some of the world’s most iconic brands and be part of a global and leading industrial company that is harnessing automated driving, electromobility and connectivity.

Our people are passionate about what they do, they aim for high performance and thrive on teamwork and learning. Everyday life at Volvo is defined by a climate of support, care and mutual respect.

If you aspire to grow and make an impact, join us on our journey to create a better and more resilient society for the coming generations.