Customer Development Manager Repco (Cairns/Atherton/Mareeba)

Adopt an Intern Ltd; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools of Trade

Staff pricing

Sales training

Career development

Volunteer leave

Parental leave top-up

Inclusive environment

Rewards & recognition

Job summary

Repco is seeking a Customer Development Manager in Cairns/Atherton/Mareeba to strengthen relationships with trade customers and drive sales and margins. You will work with store teams and manage a portfolio of about 150 customers, supported by CRM tools and promotional activity. The role emphasizes safety and driving practices on the road.

The ideal candidate has automotive enthusiasm, is sales-oriented, and comfortable liaising with stakeholders. Local travel and on-site work are expected.

Qualifications

• Thrive in a KPI-driven environment.
• Sales or customer management experience (automotive preferred).
• Ability to liaise with customers and company stakeholders.
• Experience using CRM systems.
• A valid Australian driver's licence.
• Passion for all things automotive.

Responsibilities

• Solve customer problems through consultation and relationship building.
• Manage sales and gross margin for your territory.
• Handle relationships with around 150 customers.
• Attend sales meetings, trade shows, and training sessions.
• Achieve sales budgets.
• Promote a culture of safety and safe driving.

Skills

Sales

Customer management

Relationship building

CRM systems

Communication

Tools

CRM software

Job description

## Customer Development Manager Repco (Cairns/Atherton/Mareeba)Apply: On-Site: AUS Repco Cairns 323: Mareeba, Queensland, Australia: Atherton, Queensland, Australia: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 22, 2026 (28 days left to apply): R26\\_0000031177*Showcase your love for all things automotive & your sales skills, by providing exceptional sales & service experiences for our trade customers.* **Repco** is a leader in the automotive aftermarket parts market and is one of the most widely recognised brands in Australia and New Zealand. Our brand stands for quality, expertise and knowledge, and our team members are valued and appreciated. We deliver careers and experiences that are supportive, rewarding, and inclusive, and we are passionately focused on safety, results, and continuous improvement. Repco is a division of GPC Asia Pacific. **Employee benefits include:*** Tools of Trade including late model vehicle, mobile phone & laptop* Attractive team member pricing across all GPC AP businesses* Sales & Product training* Ongoing training & career development* Diverse product ranges* Paid volunteer leave* Parental leave top-up allowance* A safe & inclusive team environment* Employee reward & recognition programs, including a ‘shout out’ platform & private Facebook group **About the role:** **Customer Development Managers (CDMs)** report to a Channel Manager, and work closely alongside Repco Store Managers to build successful business relationships with target customers. With a sales focus, they’re supported by an effective CRM system and best-in-class promotional activities. **Duties include:*** Solving customer problems through consultation, relationship building, and understanding customer needs* Responsibility for sales and gross margin performance of your territory* Manage relationships of around 150 customers* Attend and participate in sales meetings, trade shows and training sessions* Achieve sales budgets* Foster and drive a **culture of safety** by putting **safety first**, ensuring that we all make it safe & make it home* **Safe driving behaviours** Note, this role will require lifting, bending, climbing & safe driving / machine operation. **Who we’re looking for:*** Thrive in a KPI driven environment* Sales and/or customer management experience (automotive industry preferred)* Ability to liaise and build relationships with customers and company stakeholders* Experience using CRM systems* A valid Australian driver's licence* A passion for all things automotive We are open to receiving applications from people without industry experience. Send your CV to our Careers Team by clicking APPLY!