• 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 (40 hours)

About the Role
In this role you will be based in our Repco Onehunga & Mt Roskill branches, 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
• Working with the Area Manager/s on building new business in the area
• Developing and maintaining a structured call cycle
• Being efficient and proactive in providing support and solutions to customers' needs
• Involvement in planning activities to drive sales and exceed budgets
• Liaising with our in-store Trade Specialists to ensure our key clients are well looked after.

Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role you will have proven sales and account management experience and enjoy working towards KPI's and targets. 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 and 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.

We Can Offer You:

• A safe and inclusive team environment
• Attractive team member pricing across all GPC AP businesses
• Access to GPC’s exciting employee platform MOVE, unlocking amazing discounts at top retailers plus so much more!
• Work-life balance
• Ongoing training and development; genuine career opportunities
• Employee reward and recognition programs
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
• Paid volunteer leave
• Parental leave top-up allowance.

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 South East 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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