Sales Engineer - MFP | Christchurch

Genuine Parts Company; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Domestic travel

Attractive package

Group discounts

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company (Motion Fluid Power) in Christchurch is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive growth with technical expertise in industrial hoses and fluid power. You will engage strategic accounts and work with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions.

This role offers domestic travel, an attractive package, and opportunities to develop product and market knowledge within a global company that values relationships and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in selling industrial/hydraulic hose.
• Strong passion for the Motion business and its offerings.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external customers.
• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and sound judgment.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills.
• Ability to grow existing customers and target new business successfully.
• Proficient with MS Office, CRM systems, and other relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Project manage key accounts ensuring successful delivery.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to grow the MFP business.
• Provide pre-sales technical support and post-sales follow-up.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Participate in trade shows and industry events to enhance company visibility.
• Handle product claims and assist with stock management and hose assembly activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company policies.

Skills

Industrial hose sales

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Account growth

CRM proficiency

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

CRM software

Job description

Sales Engineer role, ideal for curious & mechanically minded people

• Interesting & meaningful work across industry
• Christchurch base location, with domestic travel
• Attractive package + group discounts

Why is this an amazing opportunity for you!

Motion is a business operating across the Asia Pacific region including New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia and Singapore who provide a range of industrial products & engineering services to industry to keep the world moving!

We are in growth mode with a clear 2027 growth strategy to expand our reach into industry across the region. Motion is investing in the Capability & Development of our people to enable the delivery of this growth strategy, meaning plenty of opportunity to work and develop your skills and knowledge.

Join our Motion Fluid Power Technical & Solutions team to drive sales growth by leveraging your technical expertise and industry knowledge to identify, qualify, and close sales opportunities in Motion Fluid Power, focusing on strategic accounts and key infrastructure projects. Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Workshop teams to deliver tailored solutions and exceptional customer service.

What kind of work may be involved?

• Project manage key accounts ensuring successful delivery.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and stakeholders to grow the MFP business.
• Provide pre-sales technical support and post-sales follow-up.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to stay ahead of industry trends.
• Participate in trade shows and industry events to enhance company visibility.
• Handle product claims and assist with stock management and hose assembly activities as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and company policies.

Ideal skills & experience:

• Experience in selling industrial/hydraulic hose.
• Strong passion for the Motion business and its offerings.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external customers.
• Strategic thinker with commercial acumen and sound judgment.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills.
• Ability to grow existing customers and target new business successfully.
• Proficient with MS Office, CRM systems, and other relevant software.

What is in it for you?

• Attractive package & tools of the trade.
• The opportunity to join a progressive global company.
• Ongoing training and career development; we genuinely care about supporting you to reach your full potential.
• An inclusive culture that embraces the diversity of our people.
• Free flu shots and counselling services with our Employee Assistance Program.

We are a Company who values relationships, therefore we need this role to always work to foster and maintain trusted relationships across all levels of our business and seek to support and add value to our store network, managers, and leaders.

We focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, processes, and new growth opportunities for our people.

MOTION is an equal-opportunity employer. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or have relevant work Visa requirements.

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC’s policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.