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Branch Manager
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Location East Tamaki, New Zealand
- Category Store/Branch Operations
- Job ID R25_0000002149
- Date posted 03/10/2025
- Brand Motion APAC
- Status Full time
- Job Type On-Site
Motion is a business operating across the Asia Pacific region including New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia and Singapore who provide a range of industrial products & engineering services to industry to keep the world moving!
We are in growth mode with a clear 2027 growth strategy to expand our reach into industry across the region. Motion is investing in the Capability & Development of our people to enable the delivery of this growth strategy, meaning plenty of opportunity to work and develop your skills and knowledge.
We are seeking expression of interest from motivated individuals who are considering new and fresh opportunities in 2025.
What kind of work may be involved?
Leadership
- Ensure objectives, strategies, and related information is efficiently communicated with your team.
- Implement better ways to complete tasks and promote feedback on individual and team achievements.
- Provide on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring as appropriate.
- Ensure staffing levels meet service standards and budgeted costs. Especially during holiday periods.
Sales Support
- Receive, validate and process customer orders in conjunction with the internal sales team, to ensure customers receive excellent service and orders are processed accurately and efficiently.
- Develop and monitor sales performance targets for each Sales Representative against regional budgets.
- Carry out weekly one on one meetings with each Sales Representatives and ensure you spend time with them out in the field.
- Personally, service and manage primary Key Accounts within your region and mentor potential successor Sales Representatives to take over or support this.
Cost Management & Inventory
- Maintain a cost/output focus on activities. Assist with review of your area operating cost reports and identify any variances from the budget.
- Forecast and report on specific stock requirements for your territory to ensure effective inventory management and efficient order delivery.
- Identify and liaise with contractors/suppliers to obtain competitive prices for any services.
Ideal skills & experience:
- 3-4 years’ experience in solution-selling industrial products & services e.g. bearings.
- Branch operations & people management experience.
- Natural problem-solving skills, a curious mind, comfortable working with blue collar, construction & industrial stakeholders.
- Team player attitude.
What is in it for you?
- Attractive package & tools of the trade.
- The opportunity to join a progressive global company.
- Ongoing training and career development; we genuinely care about supporting you to reach your full potential.
- An inclusive culture that embraces the diversity of our people.
- Free flu shots and counselling services with our Employee Assistance Program.
What are you waiting for, submit your expression of interest and let's get your career in motion!
Submit your expression of interest now by clicking “APPLY” on this job advert.
This opportunity is open to applicants who are eligible to work in New Zealand including NZ Citizens, Residents or individuals who have a valid current work visa.
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GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.
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