Sales Executive
Position: Full-time · Location: On-site / In person · Salary: Competitive
Competitive Salary and Commission Structure
For the first three months, the successful candidate will receive a monthly subsidy while they build their customer base and sales pipeline.
About the Role
Mike’s Place Racing is looking for a driven, energetic, and self-motivated Sales Executive to join our team — someone who is eager to generate and convert leads, close deals, build strong customer relationships, and grow their own income through performance.
The successful candidate does not need automotive experience but is beneficial. What matters most is strong sales ability, excellent communication skills, a good level of education, and the drive to succeed in a competitive sales environment.
The successful candidate will have the support of an existing sales and strong marketing team to assist with lead generation and business growth.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Energetic and driven to succeed
- Self-motivated and self-disciplined
- Target-driven and motivated by commission
- Comfortable working without constant supervision
- Confident in generating leads and following up with customers
- Able to communicate professionally with clients
- Reliable, hardworking, and able to handle pressure
- A team player with a positive attitude
- Educated, well-spoken, and professional in their approach
Experience Required
The ideal candidate should have at least one of the following:
- Proven sales experience
- A strong sales track record
- Good references confirming strong sales ability, work ethic, and a go-getter attitude
- Experience in customer-facing sales, business development, or lead generation
Experience in the automotive, parts, engine, gearbox, mechanical, or workshop industry will be beneficial, but it is not essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle incoming sales enquiries professionally and efficiently
- Convert leads and quotations into sales
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships
- Follow up consistently with clients
- Work with the existing sales and marketing team to assist with lead generation and customer growth
- Promote engines, gearboxes, and related automotive products to generate new leads,through marketing, networking, follow-ups, and customer contact
- Use social media and other platforms to assist with marketing and lead generation
- Work towards monthly sales targets
- Take ownership of your own sales performance and income growth
What We Offer
- Competitive Salary and Commission Structure
- Additional monthly subsidy for the first three months, while the candidate builds their customer base
- MIBCO Provident Fund
- Opportunity to work for an established company that has been operating for 25 years and is a leading engine and gearbox importer in South Africa
- Support from an existing sales and strong marketing team to assist with lead generation
- Strong existing client base
- Support from experienced management and head office
- Long-term growth opportunities for the right candidate
About Mike’s Place Racing
Mike’s Place Racing is a supplier of quality used engines, gearboxes, and engine parts. Mike’s Place has been operating for 25 years and is trusted by workshops, independent mechanics, and vehicle owners across South Africa.
With years of hands-on experience in the motor industry, we specialise in sourcing and supplying reliable engines, parts, and components for a wide range of vehicles, including daily drivers, bakkies, and light commercial vehicles.
Our products are competitively priced, carefully sourced, and backed by a warranty of up to 6 months for customer peace of mind.
Who Should Apply
We are looking for serious salespeople who want to build a long-term career and earn according to their performance.
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