Job Location
Johannesburg, Sandton
Employment Type
Full-time
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Position title
New Business Specialist : Fleet
Division
Merchant West - Fleet
About the Role

As a New Business Specialist at Merchant West Fleet, you will play a crucial role in driving business growth by identifying and acquiring new clients for our fleet management solutions. You will actively prospect leads through multiple channels, including direct networks, digital platforms, and supplier referrals, while presenting tailored fleet finance solutions to potential customers.

This role offers a dynamic sales environment where you will not only meet and exceed sales targets but also build and maintain strong relationships with key industry players such as dealers, OEMs, and third-party suppliers. Additionally, you will oversee the onboarding and implementation phase for new customers, ensuring seamless integration and ongoing fleet management support.

With opportunities to contribute to cross-selling strategies and work closely with industry leaders, this position presents an exciting chance for a results-driven sales individual to grow within a leading financial services provider.

About the Role
  • Identify and prospect new leads for Merchant West Fleet management products
  • Identify opportunities from other channels to market (direct network, digital, client and suppliers)
  • Present Fleet solutions to prospective customers, ensuring sales targets are achieved or exceeded
  • Report on prospecting and sales activities
  • Prepare and present quality credit proposals
  • Ensure growth of Fleet volumes with newly acquired customers during the take on and implementation phase of the contract
  •  Provide ongoing Fleet Management support to newly acquired customers by providing quality reporting and expert advice
  • Identify cross-sell opportunities by marketing MW products to prospects and new customers brought on by MWF
  • Maintain healthy relationships with dealers, OEMs and third party suppliers to capitalise on any potential business referrals
Qualifications
  • Matric
  • Tertiary qualification in finance/related (advantageous)
Experience
  • 5 Years’ experience in Fleet Management, Finance or Motor industry
  • 3 years’ experience in new business development with proven track record in achieving targets
  • Code 08 driver’s license
Job Benefits
  • Tailored Staff Financial Wellness Offering
  • Employee Wellness Provider
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Rich Organisational Culture
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