Sales Representative - Automotive Batteries & Ancillary Products

Introduction Job Specification: • Sales Representative for Automotive Batteries and ancillary products for the Gauteng region Company Overview An independent, owner-operated automotive battery brand and wholesale distributor based in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. The business supplies batteries into the automotive aftermarket and is looking to grow its footprint across the Johannesburg region through a dedicated sales presence in the field. Job Title Sales Representative, Automotive Batteries (Johannesburg region) Purpose of the Role To grow sales volume and open new accounts for the battery brand across the Johannesburg area, calling on workshops, retailers, fitment centres, fleet operators, and other relevant trade customers. The role is field based and required someone comfortable building relationships and closing deals face to face. Key Responsibilities • Identify and approach new customers in the automotive trade, including workshops, battery retailers, fitment centres, spares shops and fleet operators • Manage and grow relationships with existing accounts • Meet or exceed agreed monthly and quarterly sales targets • Report on call activity, pipeline, and account status on a regular basis • Provide market feedback on pricing, competitor activity, and customer needs • Always represent the brand professionally in the field Requirements • Proven sales experience in the automotive parts, battery, or related trade sector • Existing relationships or network within the Johannesburg automotive trade is a strong advantage • Valid driver's licence, required for daily travel between customers • Comfortable self-managing a daily call cycle • Strong negotiation and relationship building skills • Basic computer literacy for reporting and communication