Christchurch - Area Manager South Island
Chase is NZ's leading supplier of Exhaust & Emission Components in New Zealand, building our business on providing superior customer service through our high quality of people and broad product range.
We are seeking a motivated person as our Area Manager for the South Island region, located in Christchurch. The role includes responsibility for servicing customer's orders in the South Island and though this is largely an autonomous role, assistance is provided by Territory Managers from the North Island also looking after customers in the region.It requires someone who is strongly customer-focused, thrives on accuracy, autonomy, commitment and responsibility, and understands the need for growth in today's business environment. Our business hours are primarily 8 to 5 Monday to Friday.
Reporting through to the Sales Division Manager based in Auckland the position involves:- Maintaining and establishing proactive customer contact
- Ensuring orders are processed and dispatched accurately and promptly
- Working with the national customer service team but with primarily a South Island focus
- Ensuring the van and warehouse presentation is of a high standard
- Managing inwards and outward goods as well as stock taking
- Visiting local customers in a company van to service existing customers and look for growth.
- Working collaboratively with the other Territory Managers to ensure sales targets are met
- Proven sales and relationship building skills
- Inbound and outbound telephone enquiries, and general customer enquiries through the showroom and during customer visits
- Excellent time management as well as verbal and written communication skills
- Automotive parts industry advantageous but not essential
- Use of computers and relevant applications for sales and inventory management
- Forklift experience and license advantageous
The primary objective of this sole-charge position is to achieve excellence in customer service through sales, service, support and technical assistance by providing professional management of the region.
In return you will be provided with a competitive remuneration package of salary of around $70k depending on skills and experience and a generous incentive programme for the right person, plus the opportunity to develop within a company with a fun and positive culture.
Applicants for this position must have an NZ Drivers Licence, residency or a valid NZ work visa.
If you can demonstrate the relevant skills, experience and drive please submit your interest to bernieg@chase.co.nz