Sales Director Jobs in Kensington

A leading organisation in the commercial transport and automotive sector is looking for an accomplished Sales Director to lead its sales division. Advertised by KingsleyIrons Recruitment, this permanent, senior-level role is based in Kensington, pays R100,000 to R133,300 per month, and reports to the Managing Director. The advert was posted on 28 October 2026, expires in 25 days, and carries reference 5f4dd6a3-8371-4.

About the company and the work

The employer is described as a leading organisation in the commercial transport and automotive sector. The Sales Director will take ownership of national sales strategy, annual budgets, sales performance and commercial outcomes, with the goal of driving sustainable revenue growth, profitability and market competitiveness. The role blends strategic direction with hands-on leadership of a national sales function, covering regional sales target allocation, sales and margin forecasting, pricing strategy, product positioning and vehicle stock planning. A key priority is developing long-term relationships with major fleet customers and key industry partners.

Role details and duties

The listing sets out the following main responsibilities. Note that several bullets are cut off in the source view, so check the original advert for their complete wording:

• Develop and allocate annual sales budgets in line with business strategy, with accountability for results against those budgets.
• Distribute sales targets and budgets across sales representatives and geographical regions.
• Drive achievement of annual sales volumes, revenue targets and profitability objectives.
• Lead, coach and performance-manage the sales team against agreed budgets and objectives.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual sales and margin forecasts, and adjust plans proactively when conditions change.
• Position products effectively within identified market segments and respond to market opportunities.
• Develop competitive, innovative and profitable sales strategies to support sustainable business growth.
• Establish pricing policies that support market positioning, sales strategy and margin objectives.
• Identify and develop long-term relationships with major fleet customers and strategic accounts.
• Oversee product and sales administration to ensure effective support, coordination and sales execution.
• Lead forecasting and stock planning for new and used commercial vehicle models.
• Develop team capabilities through coaching, ongoing product knowledge and skills development.
• Build a strong sales talent pipeline to support succession planning and retention.
• Manage and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers and business partners to support commercial goals.

Requirements

Only the requirements stated in the listing are set out here:

• Grade 12, which is essential.
• A Diploma or Degree in Business Management or a related qualification, which is advantageous.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in sales management, preferably within the commercial vehicle or automotive sector. Note: this bullet is cut off in the source view, so check the original advert for its complete wording.
• Proven experience managing and leading sales teams, ideally at a national or senior management level.
• Demonstrated ability to develop sales strategies, manage budgets and achieve revenue, sales and profitability objectives.
• Strong experience in sales forecasting, pricing strategies and commercial planning.
• Sound financial and business acumen, with strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Experience managing key accounts and developing long-term customer relationships.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

The listing also names the following desired skills: development, forecasting, leadership, negotiation, sales management and strategic planning.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the official CareerJunction listing linked from this page, using the Apply button. That button leads to the original advert on careerjunction.co.za, where the recruiter’s application route is given. Be wary of anyone asking for payment to secure this job, and do not share banking details or passwords with anyone claiming to represent the employer.

Practical tips

• Lead with scale: state the size of the teams you have led, the regions you have covered and the budgets you have owned, since this is a national, senior management role.
• Show commercial results in concrete terms, such as volumes, revenue and profitability against target, and your experience with forecasting, pricing and margin management.
• Highlight fleet and key-account experience, because long-term relationships with major fleet customers are a stated priority.
• Mention your commercial vehicle or automotive background clearly, as the listing prefers experience in that sector.

How the process works

The advert is placed by KingsleyIrons Recruitment on behalf of the client. Candidates apply through the CareerJunction listing, and the recruiter will contact shortlisted applicants. The listing does not state an interview format or timeline, so applicants should watch for communication from the recruiter after applying and keep an eye on the original listing, which shows an expiry of 25 days from the 28 October 2026 posting date.

Important information

This page is an informational summary of the original CareerJunction advert and is not the employer’s own posting. Several listing bullets are cut off in the source view, so check the original advert for their complete wording, and always verify the current status of the vacancy on the original listing before applying.

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