Sales Representative – Automotive Batteries, Accessories & Related Products

About the role

Join a well‑established independent automotive battery supplier as a Sales Representative, responsible for expanding the company’s footprint across the Johannesburg region. You will focus on building relationships within the automotive aftermarket and driving sales of batteries, accessories and related products.

Key responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities within the automotive aftermarket.
• Visit workshops, fitment centres, battery retailers, spares shops and fleet operators.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Identify new sales opportunities and open new trade accounts.
• Monitor competitor activity and provide market feedback.
• Submit regular sales, pipeline and customer activity reports.
• Represent the company professionally in the market.

Required profile

• Proven external sales experience in the automotive aftermarket.
• Experience selling automotive batteries, parts, lubricants, tyres or related products is highly advantageous.
• Existing network within the Johannesburg automotive trade is beneficial.
• Strong negotiation and relationship‑building abilities.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Computer literate.
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel extensively throughout Johannesburg and surrounding areas.

Required skills

• Computer literacy

What we offer

• Market‑related remuneration: basic salary plus a lucrative commission structure.
• Fuel allowance, company vehicle and cell‑phone allowance.
• Benefits including Provident Fund and Medical Aid contribution.