SALES REPRESENTATIVE – TrenTyre

A Grade 12 certificate is usually the minimum requirement, with preference given to candidates who have completed sales, business, or automotive-related short courses from institutions like NAMCOL or UNAM. Some employers may value practical experience in retail, logistics, or vehicle servicing more than formal qualifications, especially if you can demonstrate strong customer engagement skills.

You’ll likely visit workshops, garages, and fleet operators across towns like Windhoek, Walvis Bay, or Oshakati to present products, follow up on orders, and resolve delivery or technical queries. Administrative tasks include updating CRM systems, submitting daily sales reports, and coordinating with logistics teams — often using WhatsApp or local mobile networks due to connectivity constraints in rural areas.

Relationship-building is central: punctuality matters, but flexibility around meeting times is common, especially when visiting remote clients. Employers expect respect for hierarchy (e.g., addressing senior workshop owners formally) and awareness of local languages — basic Afrikaans or Oshiwambo phrases can significantly strengthen trust in client interactions.

With consistent performance, you may advance to Senior Sales Representative, Territory Supervisor, or Sales Coordinator roles — often requiring internal training and mentorship rather than formal degrees. Some professionals transition into procurement, fleet account management, or even start small tyre-retail businesses supported by supplier credit arrangements common among Namibian distributors.

Most reputable employers provide at least 20 days’ annual leave, statutory sick leave, and enrolment in a medical aid scheme — though coverage levels vary widely between providers like NAMFISA-registered funds. Pension contributions are increasingly standard, often matching employee deductions under the Namibian Pension Funds Act, and overtime is regulated under the Labour Act No. 11 of 2007.