• Work with one of the biggest brands in the automotive industry
• Utilise your passion for the industry and develop our key trade relationships
• Base salary + incentives & tools of trade - vehicle, tablet and cell phone
• Monday - Friday (42.5 hours)

About SAS Autoparts

SAS Autoparts Ltd is one the largest suppliers of suspension and automotive parts in NZ and considered by many in the trade as Market leaders in our field. We are Kiwi operated with 19 branches throughout New Zealand. This is a particularly exciting time to be part of our team!

About the Role

In this role you will be based in our Kapiti branch, however the majority of your week will be on the road visiting our trade automotive customers and developing new business in the area. As the main point of contact for those key customers, you will ensure their account is well looked after, assisting them with all of their product/ ordering needs and ensuring that we provide a level of service superior to our competitors. You will strive to look after the needs of our customers whilst also growing profit margin and market share for the store.

Specific duties include:

• Ensuring the established customer base are receiving exceptional service and growing those relationships
• Regular sales calls to customers of motor vehicle parts and accessories to wholesale and retail establishments in our area
• Promoting the company and its products and influencing buying decision of our customers
• Prospecting any new potential customers in the area
• Assisting with counter sales in our branch office where required
• Assisting the Branch Manager with counter sales staff development where required
• Provide cover for Branch manager when required
• Reporting on market conditions in area and new potential products

Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will have proven sales and account management experience. Our clients are experienced automotive trades professionals, so experience or an interest in the automotive industry is essential. Building relationships will come naturally to you, as well as the ability to work within a fast-paced environment.

• Proven success previously in a sales and/or account management role
• Mechanically minded with an understanding of the industry/In-depth knowledge around aftermarket parts and products
• Strong customer focus, having the proven ability to maintain and grow relationships whilst providing personalised service
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to understand and discuss & relay technical information
• An ability to prioritise and organise your workload to ensure efficiency at all times
• High work ethic and a determination to drive sales
• Clean full drivers liscense.

Looking after you:
We are committed to ensuring our people are well looked after. In addition to a rewarding and challenging career, we will provide:

• Staff discounts across the GPC Asia Pacific group of Companies
• Private health insurance discounts
• Employee assistance program
• A highly safety conscious work environment
• We proactively support our working parents in a variety of meaningful ways, and our parental leave top-up allowance is one of the ways we do this
• Paid volunteer leave allowing you to give back to your chosen charity/community organisation
• Access to GPC’s exciting employee platform MOVE, unlocking amazing discounts at top retailers, business announcements, e-cards and our employee recognition program, plus so much more!

GPC Asia Pacific
Movement is in our DNA. We are GPC Asia Pacific: one of the largest industrial and automotive aftermarket parts and service suppliers in Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia. Our iconic brands include Repco, NAPA, McLeod Accessories and Motion Industries.

Yet we are more than just a parts and service company. We propel people forward.

With over 8000 team members in Asia Pacific, and 60k+ globally, being part of Genuine Parts Company won’t leave you standing still. Reach is key to our success. Learn more about our business online at www.gpcasiapac.com

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