Company :
UD Truck Distributors (NZ) LtdEstablished in 1983, UD Truck Distributors, a subsidiary of Sime Motors, is the distributor of UD Trucks in New Zealand, offering a superb range of technologically advanced medium and heavy-duty trucks via a national sales and service network. Active in more than 60 countries on all continents, UD Trucks continues to be an innovation leader with a clear vision to provide trucks and services the world needs today.
The Role
Reporting to the General Manager - UDT, you will be responsible for UD Truck sales across the Manawatu, Taranaki and Hawkes Bay Regions. This role requires a customer-focused sales professional who is dedicated to strengthening long-term relationships with our current clients while also expanding market reach by building new customer connections and securing new business opportunities.
About you:
While prior truck sales experience is not required, it will be considered a distinct advantage, along with
- knowledge of the trucking industry, vehicle specifications, market trends and competitor products
- strong verbal and written communication skills
- strong negotiation skills
- excellent problem solving with the ability to think creatively and focus on solution finding
- self-motivated and goal-oriented to meet and exceed targets
- customer centric approach with a genuine focus on understanding customer needs and delivering accordingly
- proficient with Microsoft Office products and excel reporting
- a team player with loads of enthusiasm
- a class 4 license would be advantageous, but not required
What's in it for you?
We offer a wide range of employee benefits and purchasing privileges. In addition to a solid package of standard benefits that include study assistance, community service leave, and apprenticeship programmes, Sime Motors offers a unique Privileges programme. Our employees have access to discounted shopping, fuel, free eye tests, tax and legal advice, health, travel, insurance and much more.
For further information please check out our website www.udtrucks.co.nz and www.simemotors.co.nz
To apply, please follow the "apply now" link featured.
All applications must be submitted online. Successful applicants will be subject to reference and right to work checks.
Skills Required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Excellent problem-solving and solution-finding ability
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented approach
- Customer-centric approach focused on understanding and meeting customer needs
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and Excel reporting
- Ability to work as a team player with enthusiasm
- Prior truck sales experience
- Knowledge of the trucking industry, vehicle specifications, market trends, and competitor products
- Class 4 driver's licence
What We Do
Sime is a partner of choice for the world's most admired brands in the industrial equipment and automotive sectors. We deliver sustainable value to our stakeholders through operational excellence, high performance standards and good corporate governance. Founded in 1910, Sime today has a workforce of more than 30,000 employees and a presence in 18 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region
