Job Description

About Us
Since the invention of the truck over 125 years ago, Daimler Truck AG has been a pioneer in the commercial vehicle sector and is today one of the world's largest commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established in South Africa over 60 years ago, Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd together with its subsidiaries Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd provides an optimal experience for our esteemed customers based on a comprehensive products and services portfolio. The Group's success is based on its leading brands inclusive of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Buses, and FUSO Trucks in addition to offering parts and services for Freightliner and Western Star Trucks. Its product range is backed by its market-leading value-added services in Fleetboard, TruckStore, TruckTraining, and Financial Services. With a Southern African footprint that includes South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, the company is headquartered in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa, and all its products are assembled locally in its East London production plant.
Job Overview
To acquire new business through active prospecting ensuring that profit and unit targets are met whilst maintaining excellent customer service in compliance with the Company's Integrity & Anti Bribery Codes, Conflict of Interest Policy & S.H.E. requirements and to perform delegated S.H.E. tasks and duties & to inform superiors about deviations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Sales Activities

• Plan to meet sales targets and budgets.

• Identify new business opportunities, prospective potential business both corporate and private within the geographical area or as allocated by Manager.

• Maintain and develop existing customer database.

• Accomplish daily expected call rates.

• Demonstrate vehicle of customers choice.

• Verify financial arrangements by introducing the customer to the F&I consultant.

• Ensure correct handover of vehicle after the vehicle is prepared.

• Keep management informed of any possible problem areas with regard to pending deals.

• Ensure all demo policies and procedures are adhered to.

• Ensure all inspections and repairs are carried out prior to delivery.

• Ensure that professional image is projected at all times e.g. conduct, timekeeping, dress code and Other.

Administration

• Complete all relevant documentation accurately according to company procedure.

• Handle trade papers and vehicle registration certificates and all other documents relating to the sale.

• Follow up with the invoicing department to prevent any delays in financing, registration & delivery.

• Ensure payments of vehicles are made within the time period Business Analysis.

Customer Care

• Attend to walk in customers and telephonic enquiries promptly and efficiently.

• Enquiries and complaints addressed timeously, effectively and courteously.

• Ensure proper follow-up of all potential buyers by implementing and monitoring a prospecting and sales control system according to agreed procedures.

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Maintain the company's corporate image and reputation.

Self-development.
Taking personal responsibility for learning and development through a process of assessment, reflection and actioning. This can include both on and/or off the job training. This also includes the sharing of learnings with the team.
About Us
Since the invention of the truck over 125 years ago, Daimler Truck AG has been a pioneer in the commercial vehicle sector and is today one of the world's largest commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established in South Africa over 60 years ago, Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd together with its subsidiaries Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd provides an optimal experience for our esteemed customers based on a comprehensive products and services portfolio. The Group's success is based on its leading brands inclusive of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Buses, and FUSO Trucks in addition to offering parts and services for Freightliner and Western Star Trucks. Its product range is backed by its market-leading value-added services in Fleetboard, TruckStore, TruckTraining, and Financial Services. With a Southern African footprint that includes South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, the company is headquartered in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa, and all its products are assembled locally in its East London production plant.
Job Overview
To acquire new business through active prospecting ensuring that profit and unit targets are met whilst maintaining excellent customer service in compliance with the Company's Integrity & Anti Bribery Codes, Conflict of Interest Policy & S.H.E. requirements and to perform delegated S.H.E. tasks and duties & to inform superiors about deviations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Sales Activities

• Plan to meet sales targets and budgets.

• Identify new business opportunities, prospective potential business both corporate and private within the geographical area or as allocated by Manager.

• Maintain and develop existing customer database.

• Accomplish daily expected call rates.

• Demonstrate vehicle of customers choice.

• Verify financial arrangements by introducing the customer to the F&I consultant.

• Ensure correct handover of vehicle after the vehicle is prepared.

• Keep management informed of any possible problem areas with regard to pending deals.

• Ensure all demo policies and procedures are adhered to.

• Ensure all inspections and repairs are carried out prior to delivery.

• Ensure that professional image is projected at all times e.g. conduct, timekeeping, dress code and Other.

Administration

• Complete all relevant documentation accurately according to company procedure.

• Handle trade papers and vehicle registration certificates and all other documents relating to the sale.

• Follow up with the invoicing department to prevent any delays in financing, registration & delivery.

• Ensure payments of vehicles are made within the time period Business Analysis.

Customer Care

• Attend to walk in customers and telephonic enquiries promptly and efficiently.

• Enquiries and complaints addressed timeously, effectively and courteously.

• Ensure proper follow-up of all potential buyers by implementing and monitoring a prospecting and sales control system according to agreed procedures.

• Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Maintain the company's corporate image and reputation.

Self-development.
Taking personal responsibility for learning and development through a process of assessment, reflection and actioning. This can include both on and/or off the job training. This also includes the sharing of learnings with the team.
Qualifications:

• Matric plus 3-year diploma/degree relevant qualification.
• Valid Code 14 License and PDP.
• Computer literacy.

Experience:

• 3-5 years' experience as a Sales Executive Commercial Vehicles operation.
• Proven track record with retail experience is critical, especially in the automotive industry.
• Technical and product knowledge of Mercedes Benz VANS, Mercedes Benz Trucks, Freightliner and FUSO brand, processes and systems.

Other important Information:
Daimler Truck Southern Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered; however, the following will apply:

• Foreign nationals must qualify for a work visa/permit as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002.
• Employment Equity Plan in terms of the Employment Equity Act, No 58, 1998. Code of good practice on the employment of people with disabilities.

#YOUMAKEUS #MAKEYOURMOVE apply now and become part of us!
Qualifications:

• Matric plus 3-year diploma/degree relevant qualification.
• Valid Code 14 License and PDP.
• Computer literacy.

Experience:

• 3-5 years' experience as a Sales Executive Commercial Vehicles operation.
• Proven track record with retail experience is critical, especially in the automotive industry.
• Technical and product knowledge of Mercedes Benz VANS, Mercedes Benz Trucks, Freightliner and FUSO brand, processes and systems.

Other important Information:
Daimler Truck Southern Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered; however, the following will apply:

• Foreign nationals must qualify for a work visa/permit as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002.
• Employment Equity Plan in terms of the Employment Equity Act, No 58, 1998. Code of good practice on the employment of people with disabilities.

#YOUMAKEUS #MAKEYOURMOVE apply now and become part of us!
At Daimler Truck, we promote diversity and foster an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, as these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company. Inclusion and Equal opportunities are important to us - regardless of where you come from and who you are. We look forward to receiving applications from people of all cultures and genders, parents, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTIQ+ community.
At Daimler Truck, we promote diversity and foster an inclusive corporate culture. We value the individual strengths of our employees, as these lead to the best team performance and thus to the success of our company. Inclusion and Equal opportunities are important to us - regardless of where you come from and who you are. We look forward to receiving applications from people of all cultures and genders, parents, people with disabilities and people from the LGBTIQ+ community.
Job number: 4641
Publication period: 07/28/2025 - 08/08/2025
Location: Centurion
Organization: Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd
Job Category: Sales/Marketing/Communication
Working hours: Full time