Sales Executive - Auto Parts
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Job Purpose: We are seeking a proactive and experienced Sales Executive to join our Auto Parts division. This role is not just about selling. it requires someone who knows the market inside out.
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Job Purpose
- We are seeking a proactive and experienced Sales Executive to join our Auto Parts division.
- This role is not just about selling. it requires someone who knows the market inside out.
- The ideal candidate should already have strong connections with workshops, retailers, and dealers, and be able to identify what customers really demand.
- The Sales Executive must bring:
- Practical market knowledge: clear understanding of which spare parts move fast, which items are slow, and what customers will not buy.
- Product awareness: familiarity with car makes and models, matching parts to vehicles, and advising customers on the right solutions.
- Commercial acumen: insight into prevailing market prices, acceptable margins, and trade terms.
- Competitive intelligence: awareness of competing brands, their positioning, and how Salama Auto Parts can differentiate.
- This combination of relationships + real market expertise is essential to drive sustainable daily orders and strengthen Salama Auto Parts' presence in a highly competitive spare parts market.
Requirements
Drive Sales Generation - Actively visit workshops, dealers, and retailers daily to promote Salama Auto Parts products, convert visits into orders, and achieve set sales targets.
Ensure Market Coverage & Expansion - Maintain strong presence in assigned territory, ensure consistent customer visits, and open new accounts to expand market share.
Apply Product & Market Knowledge - Leverage understanding of car makes/models, fast-moving SKUs, pricing trends, and competitor offerings to guide customers and maximize sales.
Build Customer Relationships - Develop trust-based relationships with mechanics, shop owners, and purchasing managers to secure repeat business and loyalty.
Maintain Pricing & Margin Discipline - Ensure orders follow approved price lists, protect margins, and avoid unauthorized discounts.
Provide Market Intelligence - Report on competitor pricing, promotions, and market activities to support management decision-making.
Coordinate for Order Fulfillment - Work with branch sales team and logistics to ensure stock availability, timely delivery, and smooth customer experience.
Promote New Products - Actively introduce and push new Salama SKUs (e.g., coolants, radiators) and educate customers on benefits.
Minimum Qualifications And Knowledge
- High school certificate acceptable with proven market experience.
- Strong understanding of automotive spare parts market in KSA (workshops, retailers, distributors).
- Knowledge of car makes and models and ability to match correct parts.
- Familiarity with fast-moving vs. slow-moving SKUs, pricing structures, and typical trade margins.
- Awareness of competitors' products, pricing strategies, and promotions.
Minimum Experience (no. Of Years)
- Minimum 3-5 years' outdoor sales experience in automotive spare parts (mandatory).
- Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets.
- Established customer relationships and network in the market.
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