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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.
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 salesThe role does involve direct B2B sales - if you are uncomfortable with approaching businesses directly, this role may not be for you. There is a strong focus on direct sales as there is with relationship development, so you need to be prepared to get out there and make it happenAn attention to detail with knowledge of finance and ideally, although not necessarily, leasing tooA strong internal drive to succeedProfessionalismPowerful communication and relationship building skillsThe 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 experienceYou 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 consideredThe 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 incentivesA dedicated company car for both company and personal use with fuel. No need to constantly change your drive carReasonable flexibility with occasional hybrid daysThe 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 workHow to apply.
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