Sales Executive

iCheetah Nigeria Limited is a subsidiary of TIM International, a company with interests in automotive trade, mobility solutions, and logistics.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Sales Executive (Automotive)

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

• iCheetah Nigeria Limited is seeking a proactive, target-driven, and customer-focused Sales Executive with at least one year of experience in the automotive industry.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting and selling vehicles, developing customer relationships, generating sales leads, and contributing to the company’s revenue growth.
• The ideal candidate should have a good understanding of automobile sales, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to convert prospective customers into successful sales.
• We are looking for an individual who is passionate about automobile sales, confident in engaging customers, persistent in following up on leads, and motivated by performance-based rewards.
• The successful candidate should demonstrate initiative, professionalism, and a strong commitment to achieving sales results.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and sell the company’s vehicles to prospective customers.
• Identify, generate, and follow up on sales leads through online platforms, referrals, networking, and other sales channels.
• Understand customers’ needs and recommend suitable vehicles based on their preferences and budgets.
• Conduct vehicle presentations and arrange test drives where applicable.
• Negotiate with customers and follow established company pricing and sales policies.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Follow up consistently with prospects throughout the sales process, from initial enquiry to purchase.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, customer interactions, sales activities, and completed transactions.
• Achieve monthly sales targets and contribute to the overall performance of the sales team.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences within the automobile industry.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure a smooth and satisfactory customer experience.
• Prepare regular sales activity reports and provide updates on sales performance to management.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of relevant sales experience in the automotive or automobile industry.
• Demonstrable knowledge of automobile sales processes and customer engagement.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service and relationship management abilities.
• A proactive, persuasive, and results-oriented approach to sales.
• Ability to work independently, meet sales targets, and thrive in a performance-driven environment.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer literacy and familiarity with digital sales and customer-tracking tools.

Remuneration

• Base Salary: N150,000 monthly.
• Sales Commission: Commission will be paid for every car sold, in accordance with the company’s approved commission structure.
• Performance-Based Salary Review: Employees who consistently achieve sales of three or more cars per month will be eligible for a review and potential increase in their monthly base salary, subject to the company’s performance assessment and approval.
• Growth Opportunities: Strong performance may lead to increased earning potential and career progression within the organisation.