Sales Assistant - Wyatt Machine Tools
Penrose, Full Time, Sales
Please Quote Reference Number 13140
  • Support sales team with customer service and admin tasks
  • Blend of retail, trade, and logistics in the automotive sector
  • Full-time role with a long-standing NZ-owned company

  • Wyatt Machine Tools have been trading in NZ for over five decades, primarily in the panel and paint industry. The exclusive agents for Rupes power tools and Car-o-Liner chassis equipment we are known to hundreds of businesses across NZ in a range of industries.

    We're currently on the lookout for a Sales Assistant to join our tight-knit Penrose-based team.

    Reporting to the Sales Manager, this is a varied and hands-on role involving customer service, sales support, and administrative coordination. You'll work closely with both our showroom and external sales teams to ensure our customers get top-notch service.

    About you:

    This is a great opportunity for someone early in their career who's eager to grow. Ideally, you'll be a go-getter with a background in retail or trade counter sales, comfortable engaging face-to-face with customers.

    There's also a strong administrative and coordination aspect to the role - phone/email comms, logistics support, and sales admin are all part of the day-to-day.

    For the right person, there's real potential for internal promotion down the line once you've built up product knowledge and sales experience.

    We're looking for someone who demonstrates:
    • Retail or trade sales experience (essential)
    • An automotive background - ideal, but not essential (we'll train you!)
    • Strong communication skills - able to relate to customers from all walks of life
    • A self-starting attitude and the ability to work independently
    • Confidence to thrive in a male-dominated industry, with a willingness to learn and teach
    • Bonus points for admin experience - repair coordination, logistics, pricing support
    Bonus points if you have:
    • Trade or hands-on experience in a mechanical, building, or automotive environment
    • Familiarity with automotive tools, paint, welding, or mechanical systems
    • Proficiency in Office, particularly Excel
    In return we're offering:
    • A competitive remuneration package
    • Exciting opportunity to work with some of the biggest brands in our trade
    • Job stability with an established and reputable company
    • Great employee benefits
    • Weekly fruit box, Christmas staff functions and regular morning tea / BBQ shouts
    • Onsite parking
    This is a full time opportunity working Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm. An immediate start is available.

    Sound like you? APPLY NOW with an up to date CV and Cover Letter outlining your suitability for the role.

    Please Quote Reference Number 13140

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