Build a career in sales management with a leader in the industry! Lead & manage our Trade Channel through leadership, team development & coaching…

About Us

NAPA Auto Parts is Australia and New Zealand’s largest and newest name in automotive aftermarket parts. We’re on an exciting journey to revolutionise the Australian automotive aftermarket sector – and we’re accelerating!  Our vast national network delivers solutions in: Trade, Industrial, wholesale and mining and is proudly supported by 100 years of industry expertise.

About the opportunity:

Due to steady growth in our business, we are expanding our channel management team looking after our Industrial Customers and sales team.  Reporting to the National Sales Manager, your primary responsibility of this exciting role is to lead, develop and mentor both direct and in-direct reports to deliver the Industrial Channel sales budget for the region. You will work closely with the branch network, Regional Manager, and your team to ensure NAPA is the first-choice supplier.

This is a great opportunity if you are looking to build a strong, lasting career in sales with an industry leader!

As Channel Manager – Industrial your duties will include (but not be limited to):

• Manage the channels in line with Napa's Customer Value Proposition, collaborating with key internal and external stakeholders to meet the requirements of the strategic business plan.

• Provide leadership through coaching, mentoring and performance management of your team, both direct & in-direct reports.

• Build strong relationship and engage with our top tier customers.

• Develop and deploy the Industrial channel sales plans for your region.

• Attend Sales Meetings, Trade Shows & Product Training as required.

Sounds like you?

To be considered for this opportunity, your history will demonstrate:

• You are a true people leader that loves to train, develop and coach high performing teams.

• Industry experience is preferred in either of the following sectors, but not essential:

  • Industrial Supply

  • Auto Electrical Industry

  • Heavy Commercial Vehicle

• Prior achievement in areas of responsibility, specifically sales results, customer relationship development and territory management.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to negotiate, influence decisions, facilitate outcomes and achieve results.

• Sound business acumen and numerical competency.

• Proven ability to prioritise workloads and

• Outgoing nature with a positive and motivated approach who enjoys working within a fast-paced environment and can work calmly under pressure.

This is a great opportunity for someone to join the Napa Sales Team who is a self-starter with energy, drive and confidence to take their sales career to the next level.  

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:

• Tools of Trade including late model vehicle, mobile phone & laptop

• Sales & Product training

• 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 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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