Parts Sales Consultant

About Us

Drummond & Etheridge is a leading supplier of John Deere equipment throughout the South Island. Through our extensive network of 11 branches, we supply a range of quality brands to the agricultural, construction, forestry, commercial, lifestyle and adventure/recreation sectors. Built on a reputation of talking straight with customers and providing quality service long after the initial sale, we're passionate about our people, our customers, and our industry.

Our Timaru dealership is seeking an experienced Parts Sales Consultant, Advisor or Interpreter to bring their experience and passion to the range of industries we support. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career working with premium brands including John Deere, Polaris and Origin Ag. Joining a small but mighty team and reporting to the Parts Manager, you'll be a key member of the department where customer service, high service levels and inventory control is the key to our success.

This role will see you:

• Engaging with customers in store, over the phone and by e-mail, bringing your customer focus to the fore of everything you do.
• Identifying, promoting and selling a vast range of product solutions for our customers' needs.
• Working closely with our workshop technicians to identify and supply parts required for exceptional aftermarket care.
• Staying on top of documentation and record-keeping, ensuring a smooth operation and customer experience.
• Pitching in to ensure high health and safety standards and adherence to H&S practices at DNE.

About You:

Apart from being eager to broaden your knowledge and delve into the world of John Deere Agricultural and Construction & Forestry equipment, you'll also thrive working in a team environment and be flexible to adapt to any situation.

Ideally you'll also have:

• An understanding of agriculture and machinery with a keenness to broaden your technical knowledge as you grow into the role – but, you may also come from another industry such as construction or automotive, with transferrable knowledge to apply.
• A passion for exceeding customer expectations.
• Experience using IT solutions in daily activity, with an ability to pick up new systems quickly.
• A track-record of going the extra mile when required to meet the demands of the role.
• Existing knowledge of the sales process of parts is advantageous, but a willingness to learn is essential.
• Technical equipment knowledge &/or experience would be beneficial.

This is a busy and varied role that will cover our customer base across the region, providing a crucial backup to the premium product range we offer our customers.

Why Choose D&E?

We provide a supportive environment that promotes personal and professional development to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to succeed in your career.

This is an excellent career opportunity for the right person, you will be working with the best products and brands in the market.

We also provide:

• A profit-share bonus incentive scheme to reward your hard work as we achieve goals
• Options for up to 6 weeks of Annual Leave.
• Staff discounts on our extensive range of parts, products and merchandise, including access to a range of external retailer discounts.
• Internal referral schemes.
• Free, independent counselling services across a range of specialties at work and at home.
• An in-house Training team to support you throughout your career.

At Drummond & Etheridge, we believe in investing in our employees' futures. That's why we offer ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring that you have all the tools you need to succeed and advance your career.

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