Motorcom Limited is seeking a Sales and Marketing Manager to manage and develop the sales and marketing activities of our automotive business in Auckland.
The successful applicant will be responsible for planning and implementing sales and marketing strategies, managing customer and business relationships, monitoring sales performance, and identifying opportunities to increase vehicle sales and grow the business.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Sales and Marketing Manager will be responsible for:
- Planning, developing and implementing sales and marketing strategies to increase vehicle sales and achieve business targets.
- Managing and overseeing the day-to-day sales activities of the car yard.
- Setting sales targets and monitoring sales performance against agreed business objectives.
- Developing pricing, promotional and advertising strategies for vehicles based on market conditions, stock levels and customer demand.
- Planning and coordinating advertising and promotional campaigns across online platforms, social media and other appropriate marketing channels.
- Monitoring market trends, product mix, competitor activities, vehicle pricing and customer preferences to identify new sales opportunities.
- Managing vehicle listings and ensuring that vehicle information, pricing and promotional material are accurate and effectively presented.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers and other relevant business contacts.
- Handling customer enquiries and assisting with the negotiation and completion of vehicle sales where required.
- Monitoring customer feedback and implementing strategies to improve customer service and customer retention.
- Developing and overseeing vehicle pricing and sales strategies, including setting pricing and discount parameters and coordinating appropriate customer finance options with approved finance providers.
- Analysing sales and marketing results and preparing reports for management.
- Managing sales and marketing budgets and monitoring expenditure against business objectives.
- Identifying opportunities to expand the customer base and improve the overall profitability of the business.
- Coordinating with other staff to ensure vehicles are appropriately prepared, presented and marketed for sale.
- Ensuring sales and marketing activities comply with relevant company policies and applicable New Zealand requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in sales, marketing or administration within a car yard / motor vehicle dealership environment.
- Good knowledge of motor vehicle sales and car-yard operations.
- Strong sales, negotiation and customer relationship skills.
- Good understanding of digital advertising, online vehicle listings and marketing platforms.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to plan, organise and manage multiple sales and marketing activities.
- Ability to work independently and contribute to the growth of the business.
What We Offer
- Full-time permanent position (minimum 30 hours per week)
- Competitive pay rate between $38 to $45 per hour based on experince
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity for career growth