JOB: AREA SALES MANAGER

AREA SALES MANAGER

CONTACT DETAILS: NIGEL@DIRECTDISTRIBUTIONSERVICES.CO.UK 01274 599172

Midlands area
We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a drive to succeed and the ability to grow and introduce new business. we pride ourselves on being a one stop shop to the dealer.

Indury-stleading packages are available for the right individual, salary depending on experience, industry leading bonus structure, no cap on earnings, fully expensed company car.

Apply by email (in the strictest of confidence) to: nigel@directdistributionservices.co.uk

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JOB: SALES AGENTS REQUIRED, ALL UK REGIONS

SALES AGENTS REQUIRED TO COVER ALL UK REGIONS

CONTACT DETAILS:  KEVINDOW95@AOL.COM

ALP is the new name for the supply of quality, European produced helmets and clothing.
We seek sales agents (self-employed) to support sales from existing dealers and create new dealer opportunities for our exciting products!

You will receive industry leading commission rates with unrivalled support from our Somerset HQ .

If you think you can add value to our great brands we would love to hear from you.

Email your CV (in strict confidence) to – kevindow95@aol.com

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JOB: DEALER DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, YAMAHA UK

 DEALER DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

CONTACT DETAILS: PERSONNEL DEPT,YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE NV, BRANCH UK, PERSONNEL@YAMAHA-MOTOR.CO.UK

Be Part of a Global Brand Our Sales & Marketing Division is looking for an energetic individual to develop the Motorcycle and Scooter Dealer Network to a standard in line with today’s high customer expectations.

Based at our new head-office near Woking, Surrey, the main responsibilities of this role are to play a key role in the continued development of our dealer network to keep in line with our rapidly changing retail environment and to assist our dealers to further improve the customer experience. These are to include Dealer Standards, Mystery Shopping, showroom standards and CSI.

The successful applicant will have operational sales experience, preferably in a retail environment, a good knowledge of the motorcycle dealer network, computer literate and an enthusiasm for the product.

If you believe you have the right attributes for this role then please send your up to date CV with covering letter (including your salary expectation) to:

Personnel Dept.,
Yamaha Motor Europe NV, Branch UK,
Unit A2 & A3 Kingswey Business Park,
Forsyth Road,
Sheerwater,
Surrey
GU21 5SA

or Email: personnel@yamaha-motor.co.uk

The successful applicant will be background checked

Closing Date: 31st January 2016

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JOB: UK Sales Manager for Yamaha

UK SALES MANAGER

CONTACT DETAILS: PERSONNEL DEPT, YAMAHA MOTOR EUROPE NV, BRANCH UK, PERSONNEL@YAMAHA-MOTOR.CO.UK

Be Part of a Global Brand Our Sales & Marketing Division is looking for a dynamic and experienced sales person to develop Yamaha motorcycle and scooter product sales across the UK.
Based at our new head-office near Woking, Surrey, the main responsibilities of this role are to manage our extensive dealer networks, visit core dealers to maintain and strengthen existing relationships, as well as seek out new sales opportunities.

The successful applicant will have both sales experience and a knowlege of the motorcycle industry, plus the energy and enthusiasm to meet challenging targets in one of our key market sectors.

If you believe you have the right attributes for this role then please send your up to date CV with covering letter (including your salary expectation) to:

Personnel Dept.,

Yamaha Motor Europe NV, Branch UK,
Unit A2 & A3 Kingswey Business Park,
Forsyth Road,
Sheerwater,
Surrey
GU21 5SA

or Email: personnel@yamaha-motor.co.uk

The successful applicant will be background checked

Closing Date: 31st January 2016

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NEWS: AUCTION HOUSE HOPES FOR A BIT OF VIVA KNIEVEL

AUCTION HOUSE HOPES FOR A BIT OF VIVA KNIEVEL

Evel Kinevel's screen bike from the Viva Knievel film up for sale

Everyone’s heard about Steve McQueen’s desert sled coming up for sale at Bonhams Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction on 7 January, and now here’s something that might be even better: Evel Knievel’s screen bike from Viva Knievel.

The 1976 Harley-Davidson XL 1000 was customised by Bud Ekins for the Hollywood movie in which Knievel played himself fighting Mexican drug dealers. Owned by Warner Brothers, the motorcycle was purchased from the studio after filming by Los Angeles-area Harley dealer Dick Hutchins and has been displayed ever since.

 It’s an incredible artefact of popular culture ridden in a movie by America’s greatest daredevil. "I came along at the right time in the right place," said Knievel. "America was down on its ass when I came along and needed somebody who was truthful and honest, someone who would spill blood and break bones, somebody who wasn't a phony."

The Knievel and McQueen bikes – a 1963 Triumph Bonneville formerly owned by Steve McQueen, modified by Bud Ekins and painted by Kenny Howard a.k.a. Von Dutch, plus other motorcycles – will be offered on Thursday, 7 January at Bonhams Las Vegas Motorcycle Auction held at Bally’s Hotel and Casino on The Strip. For more information, visit bonhams.com/vegas.

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NEWS: BROUGH TREASURE TROVE TO BE AUCTIONED IN APRIL

BROUGH TREASURE TROVE TO BE AUCTIONED IN APRIL

The Broughs of Bodmin- discovered

Eight long-lost Brough Superior motorcycles discovered in a Cornish village will be offered at Bonhams Sale of Important Collectors’ Motorcycles at Stafford on 24 April, 2016.

The "Broughs of Bodmin Moor" had been "lost" for more than 50 years.

“This is one of the greatest motorcycle discoveries of recent times,” said Ben Walker, International Director for Bonhams Collectors’ Motorcycle Department. “A lot of mystery surrounds these motorcycles, as very few people knew they still existed, many believing them to be an urban myth. There was a theory that they still existed somewhere in the West Country, but few knew where, until now.

“Stored in barns for more than 50 years, the motorcycles were discovered whole, in parts, and some were partially submerged under decades of dust, old machinery parts and household clutter.

“This is the last-known collection of unrestored Brough Superiors. Only eight four-cylinder machines were built, and the example in this collection is the final one to be re-discovered.”

Jonathan Vickers, Bonhams West Country motoring specialist, added: “The discovery of these Brough motorcycles in Cornwall is historically significant. We’re delighted these machines will now be offered for sale on an international platform for the first time in more than half a century.”

Brough Superior motorcycles are incredibly rare, powerful machines of the pre-war era. Dubbed the Rolls-Royce of motorcycles, they’re famed as the bike of choice for aficionados such as the playwright George Bernard Shaw, and T.E. Lawrence, aka Lawrence of Arabia, owner of eight models.

The late-vendor, Frank Vague, was an avid member of the Brough Superior Club. He acquired the majority of the collection in the early 1960s; they’ve since remained unused for some 50 years.

“There is a strong market for unrestored, highly original motorcycles,” added Walker. “Bonhams regularly achieves world record breaking figures for Brough Superior motorcycles, including unusual projects, which appeal to the enthusiast and collector of the brand. It would be great to see these back on the road, as they are all restorable.”

The motorcycles which form ‘The Broughs of Bodmin Moor’ Collection are:

•    The ex-Hubert Chantrey, 1938 Brough Superior 750cc BS4 – £80,000-120,000

•    1938 Brough Superior 982cc SS100 Project – £60,000-80,000

•    1926 Brough Superior SS100 – £30,000-40,000

•    1938 Brough Superior 982cc SS80 Project with Petrol Tube Sidecar – £22,000-32,000

•    1939 Brough Superior 982cc SS80 Project – £20,000-30,000

•    1938 Brough Superior 1,096cc 11-50HP Project – £16,000-22,000

•    1937 Brough Superior 982cc SS80 Project – £6,000-8,000

•    1936 Brough Superior 982cc SS80 Project – £6,000-8,000

For further information on Bonhams motorcycle department visit: www.bonhams.com/motorcycles

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JOB: Area Sales Manager

AREA SALES MANAGER

CONTACT DETAILS:

NDAVIES@FACTORYAGENCIES.CO.UK , WWW.FACTORYAGENCIES.CO.UK

AREA SALES MANAGER to cover East of England

Continued growth in sales together with an enlarged brand and product portfolio have created an exciting opportunity to join our sales team at Factory Agencies.

Since starting in 2011 Factory Agencies has grown a solid reputation for delivering quality up and coming European brands to the clothing and accessories market in the UK motorcycle industry.

A highly competitive package including excellent basic salary, commission, company vehicle, laptop and phone etc is offered to the successful candidate who can demonstrate successful sales experience ideally gained within the motorcycle industry.

Please forward your CV and cover letter in strictest confidence by email to Nigel Davies: ndavies@factoryagencies.co.uk


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JOB: Area Sales Manager

AREA SALES MANAGER

CONTACT DETAILS: DENIS BRADBURY, DENISBRADBURY@YAHOO.CO.UK

Bradbury Bros leading supplier to the trade, are looking to recruit an Area Sales Manager.
As a leading supplier to the trade, we are looking to recruit an Area Sales Manager to cover an area including Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire,Herefordshire & South Wales.

The position would suit an experienced sales person to manage existing customers and develop new accounts. Existing contacts in the area and motorcycle industry experience would be an advantage.

Basic salary plus tiered commission structure, company car,iPad & iPhone


Please email your CV in confidence to denisbradbury@yahoo.co.uk

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EVENTS: ROAD-RACE ACE HICKMAN TO APPEAR AT NEWARK SHOW

ROAD-RACE ACE HICKMAN TO APPEAR AT NEWARK SHOW

Peter Hickman

The Carole Nash Classic Bike Guide Winter Classic will welcome Lincolnshire race ace Peter Hickman. Hickman grabbed international headlines in November after securing a stunning victory at the Macau Grand Prix. It followed an impressive year for the 29-year-old who took the Fastest Lap by a Newcomer record at the Isle of Man TT with a 131mph circuit at this year’s races. Just days before the Macau win it had been announced that Hickman would be making the switch from the RAF BMW Reserves team to GB Moto Kawasaki for the 2016 British Superbike Championship and next year’s international road races. Classic show organiser Nick Mowbray said: “Peter has enjoyed a superb year culminating in the Macau win. He’s definitely served fans with notice of his superstar potential. We’re delighted he’s on board for our Newark event and he’ll surely prove a popular addition.” The show takes place at Newark Showground on 9/10 January, 2016 and will include trade stands and autojumble. Club stands and private entrants will also be displaying pristine restored and maintained classic machines of various makes models and eras. Also part of the event are two dedicated scooter halls which will mix displays, trade and jumble with interactive attractions such as the skills area and an engine rebuild competition. Former British scooter and sprint champion Norrie Kerr will be the Scooter World special guest for the weekend.

www.classicbikeshows.com

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NEWS: 250 TWO-STROKE GP BIKES RETURN TO MOUNTAIN COURSE

2016 will see the full return of racing for 250cc two-stroke GP machines around the TT Mountain Circuit with the introduction of a new Lightweight Race into the schedule for the Classic TT Races presented by Bennetts.

A mainstay of the TT programme for decades, 250cc two-stroke machines were fazed out of the event in 2004, as the motorcycle industry focused its efforts on the four-stroke market with the emergence of Superbike, Superstock and Supersport racing globally.

Some of today’s leading TT stars originally made their name on 250cc machines, with John McGuinness and Bruce Anstey recording their first TT wins on them in 1999 and 2002 respectively with McGuinness’s118.29 from 1999 the current Mountain Course lap record for 250cc machines. 

The Lightweight Classic TT Race will be open to all 250cc GP bikes and will also absorb the machines from the previously staged Formula 2 Classic TT Race, with those machines featuring in their own sub class.

Meanwhile in a nod to tradition, the Bennetts 500cc Classic TT Race and the Okells Brewery 350cc Classic TT Race will change their names to Senior and Junior respectively. The Formula 1 Classic TT is also in for a name change, becoming the Superbike Classic Race and for the first time, will take place as a standalone race.

The Race Programme will start on Saturday 27 August with the Bennetts Senior Classic TT Race followed by the all new Lightweight Classic TT Race and will conclude on Monday 29 August with the Okells Junior Classic TT Race and the Motorsport Merchandise Superbike Classic TT Race.

The Classic TT, which is now in its fourth year since it was introduced to the Isle of Man Festival of Motorcycling in 2013 alongside the Manx Grand Prix, has seen significant growth with rising attendances, increased media coverage, free to air TV coverage in the UK and internationally, new commercial partners and close, spectacular racing as Classic Racing specialists have gone head to head with some of the world’s leading road racers.

Paul Phillips, TT and Motorsport Development Manager, Isle of Man Department of Economic Development commented: “The timing is right to introduce a race for proper 250cc two-stroke grand prix racing motorcycles at the Classic TT. They are so popular with fans because of the unique sounds and smells they produce. We are confident that we will attract a quality line up of riders on board some first class machinery for this new addition to the Classic TT race programme.”

David Cretney, the Isle of Man Government’s member responsible for Tourism and Motorsport commented: “I’m really looking forward to the return of two stroke machines to the Mountain Course.  Two strokes have featured in some of the most memorable races on the Isle of Man and the smell and sound will evoke many memories as well as undoubtedly creating some new ones. It’s important to remember that this is a spectator sport and we want to do everything that we can to ensure that fans are entertained by the spectacle.”

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NEWS: HUTCHIE, KENT, REA, WOFFINDEN UP FOR AWARD

TT rider Ian Hutchinson is one of four bikers shortlisted for the Royal Automobile Club’s prestigious Torrens Trophy.  The other riders on the shortlist, which was revealed on Saturday at the Motorcycle Live Show at the NEC in Birmingham, are 2015 Moto3 championship winner Danny Kent, World Superbike Champion Jonathan Rea and Double Speedway World Champion Tai Woffinden.

The Bingley Bullet - Ian Hutchinson

Hutchinson, affectionately known as "The Bingley Bullet", won three races at this year’s Isle of Man TT Races, the first time he has stood on the podium on the Isle of Man since his record-breaking five victories in a week in 2010.  

Hutchinson has fought back from a compound tibia and fibia fracture sustained at Silverstone in 2010, shortly after his historic TT, that at one point saw him face the threat of having his left leg amputated.  He has undergone more than 30 operations as a result of his injuries.

Barrie Baxter, Torrens Trophy nominations committee chairman, commented: “Ian Hutchinson’s story and subsequent success is not only one of the most remarkable in the history of motorcycle racing, but also the world of sport in general. His achievement in returning to the top step of the Isle of Man is one of the truly great stories of world sport and he is an inspiration for everyone who is struggling to overcome injury.”

Danny Kent

The Torrens Trophy recognises outstanding contributions to the cause of safe and skilful motorcycling, technical excellence to further the cause of motorcycling, or to have shown outstanding skill in international motor cycling sporting events in the United Kingdom.

The Torrens Trophy was first awarded in 1978 in memory of Arthur Bourne, a motorcycling journalist, who was also a vice-chairman of the RAC, who wrote a column under the name Torrens.  The trophy has only been awarded nine times since its inception. It is only awarded when the club feels that the achievement justifies it.

The club's Torrens Trophy nominations committee, which comprises club member Ben Cussons, ex-bike racer Barrie Baxter, well-respected motorcycle journalist Mat Oxley, former racer and commentator Steve Parrish and Arthur Bourne's son Richard Bourne, judges the award.

Previous winners include BMW in 1989 in recognition for its contribution to motorcycle safety through its development of its anti-lock braking system and in 1998 to Ian Kerr of the Metropolitan Police for 20 years of tireless work in promoting safe and responsible motorcycling. 

In 2008 World Superbike Champion James Toseland was awarded the trophy for his immense contribution to raising the profile of motorcycle racing in this country and more recently Tom Sykes for becoming the fifteenth World Superbike Champion, and the fourth from Great Britain.  Shane ‘Shakey’ Byrne won the award in 2014 for winning his fourth BSB title. 

The Torrens Trophy nominations committee will announce the winner in January 2016.

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