Job reference - 41979

• One of the world's largest construction equipment brands and one of Oceania's fastest growing dealerships in the Auckland prime market territory
• Prior construction equipment sales or heavy equipment sales experience or a well-connected industry professional is required
• Significant, unique market position in terms of quality and value offering high income earnings

About Vertu Group
Vertu Group is a dynamic and fast-growing business specialising in OEM heavy equipment, transport solutions, and sustainable vehicle technology. With an increasing Trans-Tasman presence Vertu Group has branches in Auckland, Tauranga, Christchurch and Melbourne Australia along with a network of authorised dealers nationally and in the Pacific Islands.

This role is focused on the ongoing development of SANY construction machinery, with overall responsibility for the Auckland market (excavators, rollers, wheel loaders, skid steers) and SANY waste / recycling (material handlers).

Brands represented include SANY construction machinery including excavators, material handlers, and road graders and this is the primary focus of this role.

Vertu's subsidiary business, Terramotive, delivers cutting-edge electric and ICE vehicle solutions such as Yutong electric buses and SANY electric trucks.


The role and its duties

• The key focus for this role is the sale of SANY construction equipment managing both the sales activity and key relationships in the critical Auckland region. The successful appointee will have overall responsibility for the territory budget for the full construction equipment product range
• Actively seek out new sales opportunities (outbound engagement) with commercial and key clients through strategic business development and networking both through direct engagement
• Engage and transact with inbound sales leads
• Actively engage with industry to build personal network, brand and company profile
• Develop long standing and sustainable relationships with commercial/key clients in the region
• Participate in competitive tenders
• Foster a relationship with existing client base, ensuring we retain a close working partnership with the existing client base

A full job description is available upon request


The skills and attributes sought
While experience in the New Zealand market selling to the construction equipment sector is preferable, consideration will also be given to well-connected industry professionals with related construction equipment experience and the right attitude.

Offshore skilled construction equipment sales professionals will also be considered in the absence of available New Zealand based candidates.

• The ability to flourish and succeed with a proactive and resilient mindset to developing and securing construction machinery business is essential

• The ability to relate, engage and develop sound business relationships within civil/infrastructure, metal recycling, scrap metal, waste, farming, contracting and other target industry sectors

• Ambition and willingness to put in the hard yards to facilitate our ongoing growth, volume and market share targets

• Willingness to work in an entrepreneurial environment with a large mandate

The rewards
Remuneration is designed to attract industry experienced professionals and will prove attractive. The entrepreneurialism evident in this company will appeal to those seeking a freer flowing work environment where the ability to make decisions quickly result in business secured.

The quality and value advantages will become self-evident in securing business.

Trips to the factory with clients are also anticipated as a way to continuously grow the brand

A decent company vehicle and other benefits are also provided for along with the ability to scale your career in this rapidly growth focused group.


How to apply
The closing date for applications is the 7th of August.

This is an exclusive assignment coordinated by Automotive Employment NZ for Vertu Group who will have client portal access.

Click 'apply' now to upload your CV.

Your application will be acknowledged at the time of application and again after the closing date when the processing of applications begins.

Experienced construction equipment professionals have direct access to the recruiter and a confidential discussion can be had by contacting Russell Phillips on 027 479 0000.