Aftermarket Commercial & Truck Parts Sales Manager, Gauteng, Midrand/Olifantsfontein

SUMMARY:
Aftersales Commercial & Truck Parts Sales Manager - Gauteng, Midrand / Olifantsfontein
 
#DriveYourCareerForward as a as a Commercial & Truck Body Parts Sales Manager within a leading aftersales truck parts specialist supplying quality components across the commercial transport industry.

Our client, a well-established automotive aftermarket parts specialist, is seeking a Commercial & Truck Body Parts Sales Manager to drive sales growth and manage key customer relationships within the Midrand / Olifantsfontein region.

This role is responsible for driving sales growth, expanding market share, and managing key customer relationships within the commercial vehicle and truck parts sector. The successful candidate will take ownership of a high-performing sales function, focusing on fleet operators, workshops, logistics companies, and trade customers across the region and beyond.
Working within a fast-paced aftermarket parts environment, the role requires strong technical understanding of truck and commercial vehicle components, combined with a commercial mindset to grow sustainable revenue streams.

Remuneration:
R 70 000 – R 90 000 Cost to Company depending on experience plus lucrative performance-based incentive – benefits include medical aid contributions, UIF, Company vehicle or travel allowance, fuel and cell allowance.
Opportunity to join an established brand servicing major transport and logistics clients and work in a supportive team environment with long-term growth opportunities.

POSITION INFO:
Duties include

• Driving sales growth across commercial vehicle and truck spare parts, ensuring consistent achievement of monthly and annual sales targets.
• Managing and developing relationships with key accounts, including fleet operators, workshops, transport companies, and trade customers.
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities to expand the customer base within the aftermarket truck parts sector.
• Managing the full sales cycle, including prospecting, quoting, negotiating, closing deals, and after-sales support.
• Providing technical parts support, including product identification, OEM cross-referencing, and VIN-based parts matching.
• Preparing quotations and managing pricing, ordering, invoicing, back-orders, and customer queries with accuracy and efficiency.
• Facilitating and coordinating the ordering process with key local and international suppliers to ensure product availability and customer satisfaction.
• Monitoring sales performance, margins, stock movement, and customer buying trends to maximise profitability.
• Leading and supporting internal and external sales activities while maintaining exceptional customer service standards.
• Building strong supplier relationships to ensure a competitive product range and reliable supply chain.
• Maintaining regular customer engagement through telephone calls, customer visits, and digital communication platforms.
• Ensuring all sales administration is accurate, timeous, and aligned with company policies and procedures.

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial vehicle, truck body, or aftermarket automotive parts sales.
• Strong knowledge of commercial vehicle platforms including MAN, Volvo, Scania, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, FAW, Hino, Isuzu, and similar European, American and Asian truck brands.
• Sound understanding of aftermarket truck body parts, lighting, mirrors, and commercial vehicle replacement parts.
• Experience working with parts catalogues, VIN decoding, OEM cross-referencing, and technical parts identification.
• Proven ability to grow customer accounts, develop new business, and consistently achieve sales targets.
• Experience dealing with local and international suppliers will be advantageous.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.
• Well-developed organisational and administrative abilities.
• Computer literate with strong MS Office skills; Pastel experience will be advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport.
• Clear criminal record and sober habits.
• Preferred age range: 25 – 45 years.
• Reliable, professional, accountable, and customer focused.