Autonomous account management role, ideal for those who are curious & mechanically minded.

• Build strong customer partnerships across Christchurch’s industrial sector!
• Grow key accounts and uncover new business opportunities!
• Attractive salary, incentive structure and company vehicle

Motion is a business operating across the Asia Pacific region including New Zealand, Australia, Indonesia and Singapore who provide a range of industrial products & engineering services to industry to keep the world moving!

We are in growth mode with a clear 2027 growth strategy to expand our reach into industry across the region. Motion is investing in the Capability & Development of our people to enable the delivery of this growth strategy, meaning plenty of opportunity to work and develop your skills and knowledge. 

Why is this an amazing opportunity for you!

Take ownership of a Christchurch customer portfolio, build trusted relationships and make a tangible impact on account growth. You’ll work with a broad range of industrial customers, using Motion’s extensive product and service offering to deliver practical solutions that keep their operations moving. 

Backed by experienced sales, engineering and branch teams, you’ll have the support to grow your technical and commercial capability. 

What kind of work may be involved?

• Develop and deliver a strategic sales plan alongside the wider Motion network
• Manage and grow a portfolio of key customer accounts
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within your territory
• Work closely with internal teams and other business units to maximise customer opportunities
• Deliver responsive, premium service and practical solutions for customers
• Support the wider team with customer service and day-to-day account requirements

Ideal skills & experience:

• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• A curious, practical, and solutions-focused approach.   
• 3-5 years of experience in sales, preferably within industrial engineering, manufacturing, or technical services.     
• Confidence working with customers across industrial, construction, and trade environments ·      
• A proven ability to identify and convert growth opportunities within existing accounts
• Positive attitude and willingness to contribute as part of a team ·       Excellent negotiation skill
• Self-motivated with a strong customer service orientation and business acumen     
• Proficiency with CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.  

What We Offer:  

We offer more than just a job — we offer a long-term career.  

• Market aligned remuneration with annual salary reviews: Your salary grows with your skills and performance.   

• Career progression: Build a long-term career with clear development pathways, supported by free webinars, training events and learning courses. 

• Comprehensive benefits: Incentive, Motion-provided uniforms, parental-leave top-up support and confidential wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program. 

• Health and wellbeing: Enjoy up to $30 flu vaccination rebate and discounted Bupa health insurance options.  

• Give back to your community: Access one paid Good to Give volunteer leave day each calendar year, in addition to your standard leave entitlements. Participate in community engagement initiatives, including opportunities to support organisations such as the Red Cross and many more.  

• Recognition that matters: Celebrate your contribution through peer recognition, service-milestone awards and our employee referral program. 

About Motion

We are a Company who values relationships, therefore we need this role to always work to foster and maintain trusted relationships across all levels of our business and seek to support and add value to our store network, managers, and leaders.

We focus on continuous improvement and sustainable growth as our two main objectives. This is driven by our long-term investment in people, systems, process, and new growth opportunities for our people.

What are you waiting for, submit your expression of interest and let's get your career in motion!

Submit your application now by clicking “APPLY” on this job advert.

MOTION is an equal-opportunity employer. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be a New Zealand Citizen or have relevant work Visa requirements.

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