Trade Territory Representative - Thames

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Thames, Waikato, NZL
In-Office
Mid level
Automotive • Logistics • Retail • Manufacturing
The Role
Drive B2B trade sales across the Thames territory by winning new business, growing key customer relationships, using market intelligence, and representing Bapcor’s automotive aftermarket brands. The role manages territory strategy, customer profiling, negotiations, and partnerships while collaborating with branches, category managers, and key accounts to deliver revenue growth.
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Company Description

Bapcor New Zealand is part of the wider Bapcor Group, a leading Asia Pacific provider of automotive aftermarket parts, equipment, services, and solutions. In New Zealand, we operate a nationwide network of trusted brands including BNT, Autolign, HCB, NZ Brake Co, Precision Equipment New Zealand , and JAS, delivering one of the most comprehensive automotive parts ranges in the market.

We are more than an automotive business — we are a purpose-led organisation driven by our people and the role we play in supporting our customers and communities. A key part of this is our focus on knowing what our customers need before they do and being there for what matters most. Our New Zealand team is integral to the success of the wider Bapcor Group, contributing to both local excellence and regional strategy.

When you join Bapcor New Zealand, you become part of a supportive, high-performing business that spans more than 1,000 locations and employs over 5,000 team members across Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand. We are deeply committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment where our people can thrive and do their best work.

At the core of everything we do are our values:

  • We do the right thing
  • We are in it together
  • We give a damn
  • We get it done

Job Description

Are you a sales-driven go-getter with a passion for the trades? Do you thrive on winning business and building long-term partnerships? If you're ready to own your patch, build your brand, and chase down opportunities in a fast-moving market — this role was built for you.

At Bapcor, we don't sit back — we go after it. As a Territory Sales Specialist in our Trade division, you’ll be on the frontline of driving relationships and growth by:

  • Proactively hunting new business thus unlocking untapped potential
  • Deepening relationships with our most valuable customers
  • Constantly using our industry leading data and market intel to outmanoeuvre the competition
  • Leveraging the power of our brands — BNT, Autolign, HCB, JAS, and more to deliver value

We're looking for someone who’s more than a sales operative — you're a trusted advisor, a results machine, and a confident negotiator. You'll work closely with branches, category managers, and key accounts to make smart plays, fast moves, and deliver big wins.
 

Qualifications

What You'll Bring…

  • Proven track record in B2B or trade sales
  • Several years experience in a sales role
  • Confidence with CRM, customer profiling, and strategic territory management
  • Strong written/oral communication and influencing skills
  • A natural hunter mindset; one that is persistent, resilient, professional, and proactive

Bonus Points Available For…

  • Experience in a highly competitive, trade related industry
  • Key account growth or trade network relationship skills (e.g. Capricorn)

Additional Information

Why join Bapcor? If you haven’t heard (word spreads fast), Bapcor is an awesome workplace. Apart from a great culture, you get:

  • Company motor vehicle
  • Your birthday off every year
  • A paid volunteer day annually
  • Free breakfast every morning
  • Competitive salary + incentives for results
  • Exceptional discounts on our products
  • A flat structure where you’ll work alongside senior leaders
  • Career growth opportunities with our parent company, Bapcor, which operates across NZ, Australia, and Southeast Asia

We pride ourselves on our inclusive work environment, and encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures, gender identity, abilities and backgrounds, providing a recruitment experience that’s fair, free from bias and accessible. If you need to inquire about reasonable accommodation for the application process, please email [email protected]

Skills Required

  • Proven experience in B2B or trade sales
  • Several years of experience in a sales role
  • Experience with CRM systems, customer profiling, and strategic territory management
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills
  • Persistent, resilient, professional, and proactive approach
  • Experience in a highly competitive, trade-related industry
  • Key account growth or trade network relationship experience, such as Capricorn

Bapcor Limited Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Bapcor Limited and has not been reviewed or approved by Bapcor Limited.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — The package includes paid birthday and volunteer leave plus the ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of annual leave, and feedback suggests this breadth is a notable advantage.
  • Parental & Family Support — Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave is highlighted, signaling strong family support within the offering.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Staff discounts across major brands, an EAP, flu vaccinations, a digital benefits platform with cashback and early wage access, and financial fitness courses together reflect a robust lifestyle and wellbeing suite.

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The Company
HQ: Preston East
5,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1971

What We Do

Bapcor Limited is Australasia's leading provider of automotive aftermarket parts, accessories, automotive equipment, and services. The company's core business focuses on the automotive aftermarket, managing an end-to-end supply chain that covers trade, retail, and service sectors. Bapcor provides comprehensive vehicle parts and solution services for both commercial and private vehicles across the Asia Pacific region.

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