Parts Salesman
Middelburg, ZA, 1050
Arquus is a leading defense company in land mobility solutions. In its various local locations, ARQUUS designs, manufactures and supports a whole range of light armoured vehicles.
A long-standing partner of the armed forces, ARQUUS has nearly 25,000 vehicles of all types in service with the French Army. Arquus is participating in the production of the new generation of the Army's forward vehicles, the Griffon and the Jaguar as part of the Scorpion program while ensuring all the logistics of spare parts and components thanks to its Hub Arquus logistics platform.
What you will do
The main purpose of the role is to facilitate the sale of parts while effectively liaising with customers.
Reporting: This position reports to the Parts Manager.
Job Objective:
Client liaison – Build good relationship between Company and Customer;
- Ensure zero customer complaints.
- Receive sales order from client.
- Timeous processing of parts sales.
- Preparation of quotes and invoices.
- Quotes, customer orders & invoices are correctly filed at all times.
- Ordering urgent orders from central warehouse.
- Invoice register up to date at all times.
- Distributing backorder parts to relevant customer.
- Parts catalogue up to date at all times.
- Monitoring delivery and collection of parts to customers.
- Monitoring picking of customer invoices.
- Follow up on V.O.R orders from customers and give feedback.
- Filing of quotes, customer orders and invoices.
- Control of invoice register.
- Assisting with stock take procedures.
- Overtime and Standby.
- Updating and maintenance on all Parts Catalogues.
- Achieve Sales Targets/ KPIs.
- Assisting in all parts operations where requested.
- Create and maintain Customer Base.
- Daily follow-up on customers.
Obtaining of new customers.
Compliance to ISO 9001 and Safety;
- All process in your area of responsibility are following ISO standard
- Ensure the safety process are followed
- Ensure the Safety Act and Regulation is adhered to
- Provide assistance to Warehouse Supervisor/Controller when required
Expectations
The Parts Sales person is responsible to maintain process within the Parts Department:
- To meet the set business goals within the Department.
- Ensure optimal customer satisfaction.
- To manage his actions and business dealings according to the Volvo Way.
- To utilise available systems to achieve optimal business performance.
- To raise awareness of the Volvo brand and promote the brand image.
- The job holder can expect adequate resources, objectives, professional guidance and support.
Who are you?
Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring:
Qualification & Job Expereience
- Matric.
- Computer Literate (MS Word, Excell, Power Point, Outlook).
- Technical background would be an advantage.
- Previous experience in a Parts Retail environment.
Key Comptencies
- Customer skills, friendly, get on well with people.
- Neat, confident, self- motivated and honest.
- Good admin and organizational skills.
- Attention to detail and meet deadlines.
- Must be able to work under pressure .
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.
Application Closing Date: 24 June 2025.
Who we are and what we believe in
The opportunity to evolve in a structure on a human scale, which pays attention to the individual. The structure is flexible and the management is close enough to you that you can take the space you want and see the results of your work.
The order book gives a long-term vision that also allows each employee to project and evolve in the long term. Our focus on inclusion, diversity and equity allows each of us to bring our whole selves to work and thrive by providing a safe and supportive environment free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to removing any barriers that may exist to join us, which is why we ask you, even if you feel you do not meet all the qualifications in the job description, to apply and let us decide.
Did you know? As a disability-friendly company, Arquus has been committed for many years to the professional integration of people with disabilities.
ARQUUS joined JOHN COCKERILL DEFENSE on July 1, 2024. During a brief transitional period, ARQUUS' former shareholder, the Volvo Group, continues to provide essential IT and human resources services. Your personal data will therefore be processed during this period by these two companies.
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