Automotive Sales Specialist - Pre-Owned Vehicles | Strand, Cape Town

About Us: Auto24 is a leading destination for buying and selling pre-owned vehicles in Africa, with a strong presence across 5 countries and multiple physical showrooms, including our new branch in Strand, Cape Town. As a fast-growing and innovative automotive company, we’re reshaping the car buying experience across the continent. Join us and be part of our mission to provide African car buyers and sellers with a seamless and trusted experience. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow personally and help shape the future of African automotive trade!

Our goal is simple: to offer individuals a comfortable and easy way to buy and sell pre-owned vehicles, supported by an exceptional customer experience. With the backing of a major global automotive group, we are expanding rapidly, and we’re looking for motivated professionals to join our team in South Africa.

Your Role: As a key member of our sales team, reporting directly to the Sales Manager, you’ll play a central role in establishing this new distribution channel at our Strand showroom. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Managing and following up on incoming leads: presenting vehicles, offering personalized recommendations, follow-ups, and supporting financing applications.
• Delivering a polished and effective sales approach to showcase our diverse range of pre-owned vehicles.
• Handling the complete sales process, from negotiation and contract signing to selling additional products and closing the sale.
• Contributing to the growth of our innovative digital sales channel that complements our physical showrooms.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in office tools, especially G Suite.
• Dynamic, proactive, curious, and open-minded.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Experience in the automotive industry (a strong plus).
• A customer-oriented mindset with solid negotiation skills.
• Confidence in persuading customers, closing deals, and building trust.
• Enthusiasm for challenges, self-motivation, and a drive to exceed targets.
• Strong interpersonal skills on the phone and a passion for the automotive industry, along with a start-up mindset.

Benefits

• A fixed salary plus an attractive, uncapped variable compensation tied to your performance.
• A young, dynamic, and innovative work environment focused on team well-being.
• Exciting career development opportunities.
• Ongoing training in various fields.
• Performance bonuses.
• Health benefits and a pension fund.