Job reference - 1156220

• Monday to Friday work week, no work on public holidays
• Solid earning potential of approximately $120k-$150k, plus company car and fuel
• Relevant vehicle, equipment, or F&I sales experience required

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Want to achieve a Monday to Friday 5-day week and retain a high income with a company car?
 
Let's face it, it can be difficult to have your weekends to yourself when you're working in a retail environment in a motor vehicle dealership. If this is you, and you would consider moving into another sector of the motor industry to get your weekends back while retaining your income, read on.
 
Of course, if you already have equipment/materials handling sales experience, we also want to hear from you!
 
 
A rare opportunity
The position entails selling a quality brand of forklifts across both internal combustion and electric forklifts used in warehousing, logistics, and cool-store environments. Training will be provided.

• Business-to-business sales
• Identifying potential clients
• Approaching clients directly in person, through promotional campaigns, and via phone
• Assessing requirements and needs for materials handling equipment
• Developing relationships
• Preparing sales documentation and, where required, financing arrangements
• The position is essentially a territory sales role
• Demonstrating machine capabilities - once again you will be trained in relation to this
• Follow up and ongoing nurturing of accounts

 
The skills and background you need
The following skills reflect the calibre of talent the employer is wanting to attract:

• Direct sales skills related to the motor industry, including those dealing with finance and insurance, vehicle sales in a franchise environment, or equipment/materials handling sales
• The role does involve direct B2B sales - if you are uncomfortable with approaching businesses directly, this role may not be for you. There is as strong a focus on direct sales as there is with relationship development, so you need to be prepared to get out there and make it happen
• An attention to detail with knowledge of finance and ideally, although not necessarily, leasing too
• A strong internal drive to succeed
• Professionalism
• Powerful communication and relationship building skills
• The role is considered suitable for either male or female F&I or vehicle sales professionals who would consider a change to a new sector of the motor industry, or those who already have equipment/materials handling sales experience
• You need to have NZ working rights (i.e., hold NZ Residency or Citizenship). Unfortunately, unless you already have a materials handling sales background, offshore applications will not be considered

 
The remuneration and benefits

• A Monday to Friday, five-day working week - no work on weekends or public holidays!
• A market-related base salary with performance-based incentives
• A dedicated company car for both company and personal use with fuel. No need to constantly change your drive car
• Reasonable flexibility with occasional hybrid days
• The ability to develop your career long-term with a company known to be an employer of choice. They have a decent company culture, low staff turnover with multiple employees enjoying a long-term employment tenure.
• If you are going to make a change, there is little question as to whether this is the place you will want to work

 
How to apply.
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For more information contact the team at Automotive Employment NZ Ltd for a confidential discussion. Phone during NZ business hours: The international landline is +64 9 271 3200.

You can also visit the job board on our website to view further vacancies https://www.automotiveemployment.co.nz/jobs
 
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