Sales Representative – Trade

Softcard (acquired by Google)

. Build genuine customer relationships with workshops, trade customers, and automotive businesses .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeElizabeth • AustraliaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong customer relationship management and sales performance in the automotive industry, leveraging CRM systems to achieve sales budgets and foster a safety-first culture.

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Sales ManagementCustomer Relationship BuildingCRM Systems ExperienceKPI Driven EnvironmentAutomotive Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Sales Performance ManagementCustomer ManagementProblem SolvingStock ManagementHands-On Duties

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingConsultation SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

CRM Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Australian Driver's Licence

Industry Keywords

Automotive IndustryTrade CustomersSales BudgetsSafety-First CultureKPI

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build genuine customer relationships with workshops, trade customers, and automotive businesses
Travel to customers and help them obtain the right parts
Solve customer problems through consultation, relationship building, and understanding customer needs
Manage sales and gross margin performance for the territory
Manage relationships with around 150 customers
Use CRM systems and promotional activities to support sales
Attend and participate in sales meetings, trade shows, and training sessions
Achieve sales budgets
Foster and drive a safety-first culture
Receive, dispatch, and put away stock
Provide exceptional sales and service experiences for trade customers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Sales and/or customer management experience (automotive industry preferred)
Ability to liaise and build relationships with customers and company stakeholders
Experience using CRM systems
A valid Australian driver's licence
A passion for all things automotive
Ability to thrive in a KPI driven environment
Safe driving behaviours
Ability to perform hands-on duties involving lifting, bending, and climbing
Applications are open to people without industry experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Tools of Trade including late model vehicle, mobile phone & laptop
Attractive team member pricing across all GPC AP businesses
Sales & Product training
Ongoing training & career development
Diverse product ranges
Paid volunteer leave
Parental leave top-up allowance
A safe & inclusive team environment
Employee reward & recognition programs, including a ‘shout out’ platform & private Facebook group