Sales Representative | Repco Hastings

Repco; Hastings; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Incentives and rewards

Tools of trade: tablet and cell phone

Job summary

Repco in Hastings is seeking a results‑driven Sales Rep to manage key automotive trade accounts, predominantly on the road, with some branch activity. You will build relationships, handle product and order needs, and work to grow store profit and market share.

The role requires proven sales and account management experience, a passion for the automotive industry, and strong relationship skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven sales and account management experience.
• Experience with automotive trade customers.
• Able to meet KPI and targets.
• Willingness to travel and visit customers.

Responsibilities

• Visit our key trade automotive customers in the Hastings area and on the road.
• Grow profit margin and market share for the store.
• Maintain a structured call cycle with customers.
• Provide product and ordering support, superior service.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Automotive industry knowledge

Customer focus

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Sales Rep in the Automotive industry & looking for a change? Take that next step from automotive parts? Bring your passion & develop your career

Work with one of the biggest brands in the automotive industry

Utilise your passion for the industry & develop our key trade relationships

Base salary + incentives & tools of trade - vehicle, tablet & cell phone

Repcois a leader in the automotive aftermarket parts market and is one of the most widely recognised brands in Australia & New Zealand. Our brand stands for quality,expertiseand knowledge & our team members are valued and appreciated. We deliver careers and experiences that are supportive,rewardingand inclusive and we are passionately focused on safety,resultsand continuous improvement. Repco is a division of GPC Asia Pacific.

About the role:
In this role you will be basedat ourRepcobranch, howevermost ofyour week will be on the road visiting our trade automotive customers and developing new business in the area. As the main point of contact for those key customers, you will ensure their account is well looked after,assistingthem with all their product/ ordering needs and ensuring that we provide a level of service superior to our competitors. You will strive to look after the needs of our customers whilst also growing profit margin and market share for the store.

Specific duties include:

Ensuring the established customer base are receiving exceptional service and growing those relationships

Working with the Area Manager/s on building new business in the area

Developing andmaintaininga structured call cycle

Being efficient and proactive in providing support and solutions to customers' needs

Involvement in planning activities to drivesalesand exceed budgets

Liaising with our in-store Trade Specialists to ensure our key clients are well looked after

Contribute to aculture of safetyby puttingsafety first, ensuring that we all make it safe & make it home.

Note, this role will require lifting, bending, climbing & safe driving.

Whowe’relooking for:
To be successful in this role you will have provensalesand account management experience and enjoy working towards KPI's and targets. Our clients are experienced automotive trades professionals, so experience or an interest in the automotive industry is essential. Building relationships will come naturally to you, as well as the ability to work within a fast-pacedenvironment.

Proven success previously in asalesand/or account management role

Mechanically minded with an understanding of the industry/In-depth knowledge around aftermarket parts and products

Strong customer focus, having the proven ability tomaintainand grow relationships whilst providing personalised service

Excellent communication skills with the ability to understand and discuss & relay technical information

An ability to prioritise and organise your workload toalways ensure efficiency

High work ethic and a determination to drivesales.

Why our team loves working forRepco:

Recognition programs and team incentives for your performance

An inclusive team environment: our team areimportant membersof GPC

Ongoing training and career development; we genuinely care about supporting you to reach your full potential

Attractive team member pricing across all GPC AP businesses

We proactively support our working parents in a variety of meaningful ways, and our parental leave top-up allowance is one of the ways we do this

Paid volunteer leave allowing you to give back to your chosen charity/community organisation

The opportunity to join a progressive global company that continually strives to remain the number one in the automotive aftermarket

GPC Asia Pacific
Movement is in our DNA. We areGPC Asia Pacific:one of the largest industrial and automotive aftermarket parts and service suppliers in Australia,New ZealandandSoutheastAsia. Our iconic brands include Repco, NAPA & McLeod Accessories.

Yet we are more than just a parts and service company. We propel people forward.

With over 8000 team members in Asia Pacific, and 60k+ globally, being part of Genuine Parts Companywon’tleave you standing still. Reach is key to our success. Learn more about our business online at www.gpcasiapac.com

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.