The
Trading Sales Supervisor is responsible for
driving profitable vehicle trading
operations
through accurate valuation, strategic pricing, and
rapid execution of sales into the open market. The role focuses on
margin optimization, inventory turnover,
and market execution
, ensuring vehicles are bought right,
priced competitively, and sold efficiently.
·
Lead and
oversee
vehicle valuation
processes
, ensuring accuracy based on condition, mileage,
demand, and market dynamics.
·
Set
buy and sell pricing frameworks
that balance competitiveness with margin targets.
·
Approve
valuation outcomes and pricing decisions for traded vehicles.
·
Continuously
refine pricing models based on real-time market performance.
·
Drive the
sale of vehicles into the open market
through dealers, bulk buyers, auctions, and institutional channels.
·
Ensure fast
execution of trades to minimize stock aging and capital lock-up.
·
Personally lead
or support
high-value or
strategic trade negotiations
.
·
Ensure
consistent achievement of revenue, margin, and turnover targets.
·
Own inventory
performance across the trading portfolio, including stock aging, turnover
velocity, and profitability.
·
Identify
slow-moving inventory early and implement pricing or channel-shift strategies.
·
Monitor daily
trading performance and adjust execution plans accordingly.
·
Track
automotive market trends, demand patterns, competitor pricing, and resale
dynamics.
·
Translate
market insights into
pricing
adjustments and trading decisions
.
·
Advise
executive leadership on market risks, opportunities, and pricing outlook.
·
Ensure all
trading activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
·
Oversee
accurate reporting of margins, sales volumes, and inventory performance.
·
Manage trading
risks related to pricing errors, delayed sales, or market volatility.
·
Bachelor’s
degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
·
4-6 years experience in automobile trading, vehicle valuation, or used-car
marketplaces.
·
Proven
leadership experience managing trading or commercial sales teams.
·
Strong
understanding of vehicle depreciation, pricing dynamics, and resale markets.
·
Advanced
vehicle valuation and pricing expertise.
·
Strong
commercial judgment and risk awareness.
·
High-level
negotiation and deal-closing capability.
·
Data-driven
decision-making.
·
Results-oriented,
execution-focused leadership.
·
Gross margin
per vehicle.
·
Inventory
turnover rate.
·
Stock aging
(days to sale).
·
Valuation
accuracy vs final sale price.
·
Trading revenue
and profit contribution.
CIG Motors Co., Ltd is the representative of GAC Motor in Nigeria. It began
its operations in 2013 following a pact signed with Guangzhou Group
Automobile Group Co., (GAC Motor) to establish and manage
distribution networks in Nigeria and subsequently Africa.
CIG Motors Co., Ltd started with the introduction of 2 major models;
the GA3 Saloon and GS5 SUV models of GAC Motor; with a subsequent
introduction of 3 more models in 2016 and 2017. As at date, CIG Motors
has introduced 6 GAC Motor models into the Nigerian market; GA3,
GA3S, GS3, GS4 and the Standard Luxury SUV GS8 (which is the flagship
model). CIG Motors Co., Ltd recently introduced the Mini Space Bus GN8
and intends to cover the Nigerian market with the world’s best in terms
of automobiles.
CIG Motors Co., Ltd recently signed another landmark technical assembly
agreement with a new partner, Jiangxi Jiangling Motors Import and
Export Co., Ltd, thereby extending it’s vehicle models to include all
commercial vehicles and cars of GAC, ZNA, Dongfeng (DFAC) and
JMC brands.
The company holds its brands in very high esteem and makes very
conscious investments behind the master brand and a focused
communication investment in the value proposition packages.
