About Us
Since the invention of the truck over 125 years ago, Daimler Truck AG has been a pioneer in the commercial vehicle sector and is today one of the world’s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers. Established in South Africa over 60 years ago, Daimler Truck Southern Africa Ltd together with its subsidiaries Daimler Truck Financial Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Sandown Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd provides an optimal experience for our esteemed customers based on a comprehensive products and services portfolio. The Group’s success is based on its leading brands inclusive of Mercedes-Benz Trucks, Mercedes-Benz Buses, and FUSO Trucks in addition to offering parts and services for Freightliner and Western Star Trucks. Its product range is backed by its market-leading value-added services in Fleetboard, TruckStore, TruckTraining, and Financial Services. With a Southern African footprint that includes South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Botswana, Eswatini, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia, the company is headquartered in Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa, and all its products are assembled locally in its East London production plant.
Job Overview:
To assist the TruckStore used Sales and Procurement Manager in all aspects of the operations, of the used department, with particular emphasis on asset and pricing management, accurately valuating and pricing of trade-ins, as well as ensuring maximum return on investment and optimum customer satisfaction in compliance to the Company's Integrity, Anti Bribery Codes, Conflict of Interest Policy, Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality requirements and to perform delegated SHERQ tasks and duties & to inform superior about deviations.
ResponsibilitiesKey Duties and Responsibilities:
Vehicle Valuation
Ensure that valuation requests received by the dealer network are accurately and fully completed on the DTSUSed Online platform.
Consult current and old pricing databases as well as internet and other sources to calculate an accurate value based on Truck Store standards.
Verify vehicles inspections to ensure compliance with original appraisal, test drive vehicles to ensure there are no mechanical faults as well as complete a visual check of the entire vehicle and assess if damaged.
Keep an accurate record and storage system for monitoring, tracking and follow up of all vehicle evaluations.
Attend to walk in customers and telephonic enquiries promptly and efficiently.
Asset Management/Stock Sourcing
Developing appropriate pricing strategies which are in line with the current market trends.
Ability to collect, interpret and apply relevant data to make informed and effective pricing decisions.
Remain current with regards to reconditioning costs and ensure activities are aligned.
Maintain data base of customers who have accepted appraisals and that have not yet arrived.
Ensure that no decisions on stock sourcing/stock mixing are made without written approval according to the DOA.
Minimum of a Matric (Grade 12) with a relevant qualification in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering (BEng/BSc or equivalent).
Valid driver’s license (code 14 & PDP).
Experience
3–5 years’ relevant experience in a similar role.
Special Knowledge
Technical and product knowledge of all Commercial Vehicles.
Technical qualification Excel essential.
Product specification and features (Truck segment).
Competitor analysis and trends.
Product introduction.
Vehicle ordering system.
Strong Leadership experience and experience in working in international and intercultural teams and the ability to reveal ongoing efficiency and effectiveness with the team.
Demonstrates detailed knowledge of the relevant local legislation (NCA, FICA, FSCA, POPI etc.).
Other important Information:
Daimler Truck Southern Africa is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered; however, the following will apply:
Foreign nationals must qualify for a work visa/permit as per the provisions of the Immigration Act 13, 2002.
Employment Equity Plan in terms of the Employment Equity Act, No 58, 1998. Code of good practice on the employment of people with disabilities.
Our company places emphasis on reducing environmental footprint and contributing positively to society.
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Skills Required
- Minimum of Matric (Grade 12) with a relevant qualification in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
- Valid driver's license (code 14 & PDP)
- 3-5 years' relevant experience in a similar role
- Technical and product knowledge of all Commercial Vehicles
- Demonstrates detailed knowledge of relevant local legislation
What We Do
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC headquartered in Portland, Oregon, is the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturer in North America. Daimler Trucks North America produces and markets commercial vehicles under the Freightliner, Western Star and Thomas Built Buses nameplates. Daimler Trucks North America is a Daimler company, the world's leading commercial vehicle manufacturer.
