The Role,
This is dual focus roll perfect for a motivated automotive professional. You will split your time between managing daily store operations and on the road building relationships with local mechanics, workshops and other commercial trade business.
Key Duties & Responsibilities.
* Trade Account management. Proactively visit local workshops, dealerships and smash repairers to build strong relationships, manage pricing structures and secure repeat trade business.
* Retail Team Leadership. Manage, mentor and roster in-store counter staff to ensure a high preforming, customer-focused environment.
* Technical Customer Advice. Provide expert advise to both retail DIY customers and professional trade mechanics.
* Sales & Margin Growth. Drive strategies to meet and exceed monthly store sales targets while maintaining healthy gross profit margins across both trade and retail sectors.
* Store Merchandising. Maintain high standards of store presentation, ensuring displays are clean and visually appealing.
* Financial & POS Administration. End of day cash reconciliation, processing invoices, credits and ensuring compliance with company procedures.
* WHS Compliance. Ensure the store and vehicles strictly adhere to WHS standards and regulations.
* Local Marketing & Promotions. Execute promotional campaigns to increase local brand awareness and clear old inventory.
Skills & Experience Required.
a. Automotive Industry Experience. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Automotive parts sales (spare parts interpreter, trade counter or similar.
b. Leadership Background. Proven experience managing a small team in a retail and Trade distribution environment.
c. Sales Drive. A proven track record of meeting sales targets and the confidence to cold call or knock on workshop doors to win new trade business.
d. Licence. A valid, clean Australian driver's licence is essential.
Applicants must be Australian permanent residents or citizens to be eligible for this position.