Technical sales product specialist role in representing Motion’s range of Bearings and Power Transmission (PT).

• Manage and grow the sales / support function for Bearings & PT in the South Island.
• Supporting the Motion network and sales team with technical support
• Attractive salary + incentive bonus + vehicle + group discounts

Why is this an amazing opportunity for you!

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. 

What kind of work may be involved?

• Selling and providing technical support for the bearings and power transmission product group.
• Deliver technical services including technical proposals, product selection, root cause failure analysis etc.
• Supervise on-site bearing and PT installation for customers.
• Be the key support mechanism for sales both directly with customers and through others by providing quick response times and quality service delivery in your areas of product knowledge and expertise.
• Collaboration and cross-divisional technical sales support to Motion NZ, including joint calls with Strategic Account Managers (SAM), Customer Account Managers (CAM) and Sales Engineers.
• Support bearing and PT training through the Motion branch network.
• Any other duties as reasonably required to support the bearings and PT line of business and deliver outcomes for your product group.
• Complete CRM reporting on progress and status of customers. Update and distribute technical and application data to sales teams.

Ideal skills & experience:

• Advanced product knowledge in bearing and power transmission applications.
• Ability to apply technical skills and utilize industry knowledge to understand customer needs and expectations.
• Able to perform multiple tasks efficiently and to a deadline.
• Strong collaborative skills, ability to develop and drive business plans, high level of customer focus.
• Appropriate computer, engineering, calculation and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to travel across New Zealand on a regular basis.

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.

We are a Company who values relationships, therefore we need this role to always work to foster and maintain trusted relationships across all levels of our business and seek to support and add value to our store network, managers, and leaders.

We focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and new growth opportunities for our people.

What are you waiting for, submit your expression of interest and let's get your career in motion!

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MOTION is an equal-opportunity employer. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or have relevant work Visa requirements.

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