3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.Job Description:The incumbent will report to the ANZ Channel and Business Development Manager, Automotive Aftermarket Division(AAD).Mainly responsible for South Island, New Zealand as Territory Sales Specialist.Key Objectives:Increase the penetration of Automotive Aftermarket Products and exceed the sales forecast for the products in your territory.Achieve annual sales operating plans.Drive sales throughout the Transportation Industry by delivering strong head office promotional calendars.Identify and prioritise market segment and alternative channel opportunities for Automotive Aftermarket Division Products.Prepare and execute annual sales plan.Foster strong relationships with key account contacts at head office level.Support the execution of plans through AAD distribution network.Take responsibility for other products/projects as required.Spend 80% of territory time face to face with the end user customer.Responsibility for a regional sales territory, which will include overnight.Responsibilities and Duties:Prospect for new needs and sales leads.Make product recommendations, carry out site surveys.Run training programs.New Product introductions.Demonstration of products to potential new users.Prompt service and attention to customer requirementsCommunicating market needs and trends to Marketing.Communicating competitive trends to Marketing.You will receive an annual sales target to be reached by selling the total range of products under your responsibility.Administration and Reporting:Maintain accurate and detailed contact management records using the 3M Salesforce CRM database.Provide detailed feedback of market trends, competitive activity and industry trends.Complete fortnightly expense reports in accordance with company policy.Complete annual Contribution and Development Summaries in conjunction with the Sales Manager.Attend meetings and sales conferences as required.Complete all mandatory training.Required Experience/Qualification:Higher School Certificate or equivalent.No Specific Tertiary Qualifications requiredCert III - Paint Technician or Panel Beater Technician Qualification preferred3-5 years in a professional Sales role.Experience in an Industrial Sales role preferredKnowledge of Industrial products or terminology an advantageStrong selling and key account management skillsHigh degree of computer literacy including Microsoft Word, Excel analysis & PowerPoint requiredStrong business acumen and verbal communication skillsExcellent presentation and listening skillsHigh attention to detailsConfident manner with internal team and external customersStrong problem solving ability & resourcefully innovative in order to fulfil customers' requirementsStrong and consistent recent sales resultsPrevious supervisory responsibility preferred, but the passion for development of this ability essentialWorker Type: Permanent.