Trade Specialist | NAPA Tauranga

• Fantastic opportunity to utilise your automotive knowledge
• Great company culture & plenty of opportunity to progress
• Monday -Friday + rostered half day Saturday's​

NAPA - NZ's newest Trade and Specialist customer focused business delivering on our CVP of Market Leading Range, NAPA Know How and Everyday Great Value.

The Role:

We are seeking an Auto Electrical and Air Conditioning Trade Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will preferably have a background in automotive parts sales, with experience in auto electrical and air conditioning systems. This role involves engaging with customers, providing advice, and driving sales to meet company targets. Primarily an indoor, office/store environment; occasional travel to meet with clients or attend trade shows may be necessary.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service and Sales:

• Assist customers in selecting appropriate auto electrical and air conditioning products.
• Provide detailed product information and technical support to customers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Manage customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly and professionally.

Product Knowledge: 

• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the company's auto electrical and air conditioning product lines.
• Stay updated on new products, industry trends, and technological advancements. Engage customers about the benefits and features of various products.
• Assist in the management of inventory levels to ensure product availability at store level.
• Conduct regular stock checks and coordinate with the wider inventory team to order new stock as needed.

 Administrative Duties:

• Process sales transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Participate in training and development programs to enhance product knowledge and sales skills.

About you:

• Experience in automotive parts sales or an automotive trade-based professional wanting to get off the tools, with a focus on electrical and air conditioning systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.

We can offer you:

• Recognition programs and team incentives for your performance.
• An inclusive team environment; our team are important members of GPC.
• The opportunity to join a progressive global company that continually strives to remain the number one in the automotive aftermarket.
• Ongoing training and career development; we genuinely care about supporting you to reach your full potential.
• Discounts internally and with external partners.    
• 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.
• Access to GPC's exciting employee platform MOVE, unlocking amazing discounts at top retailers, business announcements, e-cards and our employee recognition program, plus so much more!

GPC Asia Pacific

Movement is in our DNA. We are GPC Asia Pacific: one of the largest industrial and automotive aftermarket parts and service suppliers in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. Our iconic brands include Repco, NAPA, McLeod Accessories and Motion Industries.

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 Company won’t leave you standing still. Reach is key to our success. Learn more about our business online at www.gpcasiapac.com

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