Company Info
Cars45 Limited – As one of the top automakers in Africa and a part of Jiji Group, the continent’s largest online marketplace, we offer support for all car trade, repair, and verification services as well as a quick and easy way for people and businesses to exchange goods and services. Our objective is to create a world-class automotive retail infrastructure that will make it simple and convenient for corporate institutions to trade new, domestic, and international used automobiles and exchange value.
1). Sales Officer
Locations: Island, Ojo, Magodo, Igando & Alimosho – Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Responsibilities
- Manage the inspection centre assigned
- Manage customers’ expectations and grow profitable relationships in assigned centres
- Create a network base for sales and generate leads for the Center
- Grow and develop sales in assigned centre
- Maintain end to end relationship with customers
- Responsible for the process of procurement of cars from customers at the centre.
- This will be a role based in one of our centres in Lagos, where you will close auto sales with customers directly.
Requirements
Education:
- HND or B.Sc in any discipline (must have completed NYSC)
Experience:
- 1 to 2 years experience in sales with excellent customer service
- Sound knowledge of closing sales and winning customers
- Excellent knowledge about cars and their various models.
Technical Requirements:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Tools.
Other Requirements:
- Must have general knowledge about cars
- Must be presentable
- Must have the ability to negotiate and close sales
- Must be able to give excellent Customer Service
- Ability to multitask
- Must be target driven (Job is target based)
- Must have excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment; be able to work in pressured environments.
Skills Required:
- Ability to win customers and close sales
- Deciding and initiating action
- Self-starter
- Ability to present and communicate information clearly
- Superior customer experience
- Persuasive and influencing
- Ability to apply expertise and technology.
- Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking
- Creating and innovating
- Relating and networking
- Task ownership
- Delivering results and meeting customer expectations.
Application Closing Date
15th June, 2023.
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2). Inspection Officer
Locations: Abuja, Island, Ojo, Magodo, Alimosho – Lagos, Benin – Edo & Ibadan – Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
- The successful candidate will perform all necessary safety and emission inspection on a variety of vehicles, such as passenger cars, jeeps and certain types of mobile vehicles.
- He/she will inspect the overall interior and exterior conditions of cars and inspect operations of windshield wiper and washer, speedometer, turn signals and on a need basis, work computer terminal to process and review vehicle information.
- He/she will conduct vehicle identification inspections on vehicles for customers seeking to sell their cars.
Essential Job Functions
- Scan vehicles with vehicle scanning equipment to determine the status of the vehicle
- Comprehensive check of vehicle interior and exterior parts
- Greet and direct customers seeking a vehicle identification inspection. Review customer’s ownership records for completeness and to assure all pertinent documentation is included. When necessary, inform customers of additional information needed, and serve as a source of referral.
- Conduct identification inspections on various types of vehicles. Inspection includes a comparison of the vehicle’s identification numbers (VIN) with the numbers listed on the customer’s ownership records and a notation of the current odometer reading.
- Review customer’s titles for accuracy and completeness. The review includes titles from other states and foreign countries.
- Following established procedures, conduct on-site identification inspections for local car dealerships, as assigned.
- Complete a Statement of Inspection on all vehicles inspected. Forward completed Statement of Inspection to designated staff for additional processing.
- Inform supervisor of any vehicles that have questionable odometer readings or identification numbers or have missing numbers.
- Maintain work area, tools, equipment, and official forms in an efficient, clean, and organized manner.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, customers, co-workers and supervisors.
- Operate a vehicle, safely and in compliance with traffic laws and regulations, in the performance of job duties.
- Prepare and maintain various records, reports, correspondence and other departmental
Educational Qualifications
- HND or B.Sc in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical Engineering (OND Holder or Graduates of other disciplines can be considered if the candidate possesses the experience and/or skill in the mechanical/automotive industry).
Experience:
- 1 to 2 years experience in vehicle diagnosis, inspection or repair
- Sound Knowledge of the latest automobile repairs & best industry practices
- Excellent knowledge about cars and their various models
- Hands-on experience in diagnosing vehicle issues (experience can range from basic to advanced)
- Ability to use a vehicle scanning machine
- Must be capable of operating vehicles with standard and automatic transmissions, four-wheel drives and constant four-wheel-drive vehicles.
- Excellent communication of vehicle reports to customers
Requirements:
- Knowledge of locations of identification numbers and odometer readings on vehicles.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn to read odometers and detect questionable readings.
- Knowledge of or ability to learn the formats of and details contained in vehicle titles from other states and other countries.
- Knowledge of and ability to utilize the English language, proper grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation.
Application Closing Date
15th June, 2023.
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3). PR & Marketing Manager
Location: Ilupeju, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time’
Description
- We are looking for a dynamic and innovative Brand Manager to join our Marketing team at Cars45. You would be responsible for overseeing all aspects of marketing that has to do with the Company’s brand and ensure that all branding decisions ultimately result in stronger sales.
- You will have complete autonomy and execute at a high level. You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and international team who are ready to support you.
Responsibilities
The following are some of the exciting projects you will be working on and responsible for:
- Work in close collaboration with our Public Relations team to deliver a consistent and compelling brand message to our target audience
- Develop and implement marketing strategies aimed at reinforcing our brand’s market position
- Design, coordinate and execute impactful offline events, while building and nurturing relationships with media outlets
- Hire, lead, and develop your team to meet the evolving demands and goals of our company
- Contribute to Acquisition / Performance marketing, enhancing our customer acquisition and retention rates (considered as a plus)
- Achieve set targets concerning brand visibility and customer volume, ensuring Cars45 remains the top choice for car-related services in Nigeria
Requirements
We believe that you will succeed better if you possess the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
- Proven experience in brand management, preferably in the automotive industry
- Sound experience in organizing offline events and liaising with media
- Demonstrable expertise in leading and nurturing a team
- Excellent command of English in both verbal and written forms
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, adapt to change rapidly, and handle multiple priorities simultaneously
- An understanding of Acquisition / Performance marketing will be considered as a plus
Benefits
- We generally offer a vibrant culture, great work ambiance, super intelligent workforce, and a relaxed dress code in order to harness the power of innovation. We care a lot about our employees. It’s obvious that for efficient work you need to stay in favorable working conditions.
That’s why we offer you the following benefits:
- A competitive salary and one of the best in the industry;
- Pension contributions, Healthcare insurance and employee Loans;
- TGIF every last Friday of the month and regular Team Building events;
- Leadership dev and new opportunities to grow as we are constantly expanding;
- An opportunity to work with a dynamic and international team all across the world.
Application Closing Date
20th June, 2023.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
Note: We look forward to speaking with you more about this opportunity.
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4). Remote Inspector
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Part-time
Job Description
Who are remote inspectors?
- These are Cars45 entry-level inspectors, who find sellers and inspect their cars to be sold through Cars45 platform in return are paid a robust commission on each inspection and even more on successful transactions.
What will you be Doing as a remote Inspector?
- Find private sellers (not dealers) who are selling their cars
- Build a network of people who are constantly talking to car sellers to get more leads
- Assist in negotiations with car sellers
- Be the interface between the clients and Cars45
- You will work daily on the Market to find car sellers, inspect their cars and assist in the selling process
- Your Main target is to find car sellers to make them sell their cars with Cars45
- You will be Responsible for the major part of the sales process, from prospecting, car inspection to price negotiation and continuous follow up
- Ensuring you Meet and exceed individual weekly and monthly sales targets
Required Qualifications / Candidate Requirements
- OND / Bachelor’s Degree
- Outstanding sales skills with proven ability to convert prospects into paying clients
- Sales / Marketing Experience is an added Advantage
- Must live in Lagos
- The mechanical background is a plus.
Benefits
Why become a remote inspector with cars45?
- Boost your income: Earn up to N120,000 – N150,000 monthly
- The more clients you bring, the more commissions you get
- You can earn additional money through our monthly, quarterly and yearly bonus plans
- Opportunity to work remotely and independently
- Gain access to the unlimited supply of a variety of cars for sale
- Learn new skills: you get to be trained by renowned Cars45 inspectors and sales facilitators who will help with communication skills, negotiation skills and technical training about cars
- Team bonding activities, events, etc.
- Opportunity to be signed on to an HMO plan after 3 months of consistency
- Clearly defined career growth path
Application Closing Date
17th June, 2023.
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5). Vice President of Commercial Operations
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Description
- We are seeking an experienced VP of Commercial Operations to lead our online marketplace for used cars. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the online marketplace for the used cars industry, as well as experience managing a team of professionals in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- You will have an interesting role of leading the retail operations strategy of our business along with the roll out of new center openings. You will develop and execute strategies that will help to provide best-in-class services to strengthen our sales efforts and maximize profitable volume growth through sales and retail operations.
- You will provide the essential link between the retail centers and the head office on many aspects. Regular center visits would be expected to fully understand the retail operations of the business and what improvements can be made, along with the center operations functions to drive center efficiencies across the business.Occasional local and international travel may be required.
- You will have complete autonomy and execute at a high level. You will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and international team who are ready to support you.
Responsibilities
The following are some of the exciting projects you will be working on and responsible for:
- Develop and execute commercial strategies that align with the company’s overall goals and objectives in the online marketplace for the used cars industry.
- Manage all sales and marketing activities, including market research, product development, advertising, and promotions specific to the online marketplace for used cars.
- Oversee customer service operations to ensure that customers receive high-quality service and support in the online marketplace for used cars.
- Analyze market trends and competitive activity in the online marketplace for used cars industry to identify opportunities for growth and expansion.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the online marketplace for the used cars industry, including customers, suppliers, and industry partners.
- Lead and manage a team of professionals in the online marketplace for used cars context, providing guidance, support, and coaching to ensure that team members meet or exceed their goals and objectives.
- Monitor and report on key performance metrics specific to the online marketplace for used cars, including sales revenue, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
- Collaborate with other executives and department heads to ensure that commercial operations in the online marketplace for used cars are integrated with other aspects of the business.
- Responsible for implementation of the roadmap for retail, in particular new product development in the centers;
- Work closely with stakeholders and cross functional teams across retail and online to develop requirements aligned to the strategy, overseeing product strategy, working closely with dev teams and ensuring business readiness;
- Review and identify retail operational improvements and come up with a hands-on strategy to improve operations, ensure the improvements lead to sales and operational efficiencies and are fit for purpose across all Cars45 business whilst ensuring they comply and meet statutory requirements, ensuring minimum risk to staff and the business;
- Take a lead role in building a strong retail operations team; spending time supporting the Commercial Operations & Retail & Storage team;
- Ensure the team meets predetermined KPIs as well as assigned sales targets;
- Work with the Purchasing and the Sales teams to ensure sales processes are continuously evaluated and improved to drive optimal efficiency;
Requirements
We believe that you will succeed better if you possess the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field; MBA preferred.
- At least 10 years of experience in commercial operations specific to the online marketplace for used cars industry, with a proven track record of success.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team of professionals in the online marketplace for used cars context.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders in the online marketplace for the used cars industry.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze market trends and identify opportunities for growth and expansion in the online marketplace for the used cars industry.
- Results-driven, with a strong focus on achieving measurable outcomes in the online marketplace for used cars context.
- Experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment in the online marketplace for the used cars industry.
- Knowledge of current technologies and trends in the online marketplace for the used cars industry.
Benefits
We generally offer a vibrant culture, great work ambiance, super intelligent workforce, and a relaxed dress code in order to harness the power of innovation. We care a lot about our employees. It’s obvious that for efficient work you need to stay in favorable working conditions. That’s why we offer you the following benefits:
- A competitive salary and one of the best in the industry;
- Pension contributions, Healthcare insurance and employee Loans;
- TGIF every last Friday of the month and regular Team Building events;
- Leadership dev and new opportunities to grow as we are constantly expanding;
- An opportunity to work with a dynamic and international team all across the world.
Deadline: 11th June, 2023.
How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should use the links below to apply:
- Sales Officer
- Inspection Officer
- PR & Marketing Manager – [email protected] [use job title as subject of the mail]
- Remote Inspector
- Vice President of Commercial Operations – [email protected] [use job title as subject of the mail]
Note: We look forward to speaking with you more about this opportunity.