SELF-EMPLOYED AGENT REQUIRED
Self-employed Agent required to join family business promoting sales of well-known oil brand ‘Rock Oil’.
Knowledge of the oil business not necessary as all required help and assistance will be given. The Ideal candidate will already have small portfolio of products calling on bike shops in the South/South East.
Call in confidence on 01293 417596
MIXED YEAR FOR KAWASAKI
Annual results for the motorcycle division of Kawasaki Heavy Industries contrasted rising sales volume and revenue with deteriorating profitability. BDN financial editor Roger Willis reports.
For the 12 months of its fiscal year to 31 March 2019, Kawasaki’s bike business enjoyed an above-forecast 7.6% revenue increase to £2.477bn. But operating profit was 5.8% down at a mere £100m and operating margin dropped from an already puny 4.5% to 4%. Higher marketing, admin and raw material costs were mainly blamed for these declines. Four-times World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea’s extravagant wages weren’t deemed worthy of a mention.
Wholesale motorcycle volume shipped to dealers in developed countries, principally across Europe and North America, climbed by 8.6% to 165,000 units. Associated turnover was 8.1% up to £914m. Motorcycles for emerging markets, mostly in Asia, rose by 12.6% to 385,000 units — yielding a revenue hike of 9.1% to £640m.
Sales of utility vehicles, quadbikes and personal watercraft improved by 6% to 70,000 units, with related turnover 4% up to £562m. General-purpose petrol engines added 9.5% to £361m.
SPORT TOURING DEMO WEEKEND
Yamaha is to showcase its Sport Touring range at participating dealers across the country on 11/12 May.
Bikes available to test include the new Tracer 700 GT, as well as the Tracer 900 and FJR1300 tourer.
As the first national dealer event featuring the new NIKEN, there's also a chance for customers to try the three-wheeler machine.
The demo weekend marks one of the last chances to make the most of Yamaha’s Spring Countdown finance offer, which sees all Tracer models available on finance at 2.9% APR until the end of May.
Test rides can be booked in advance by speaking to your local Yamaha dealer or heading to the Yamaha website here.
SALES EXECUTIVE
CONTACT DETAILS: HR@4TH-D.CO.UK
Salary:
£20,000 basic annual salary - £36,000 OTE
Benefits include 29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, Loyalty based benefits, Uniform, Pension, Childcare Vouchers Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Monthly/Quarterly & Annual Team engagement events, beverages and free parking..
Normal Hours of Work:
8:30–18:00 Monday to Friday, including work every other weekend.
Working Environment:
Friendly, fast paced, dynamic.
Reporting to:
Sales Manager
4th Dimension Innovation Limited are a leading provider of specialist claims handling services to insurance companies and brokers operating within the motorcycle sector, recently awarded with "Counter Fraud Initiative of the Year" from the Modern Claims Awards 2017.
Featured in the Sunday Times Fast-track 100 of the Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies in the UK, the company continues to experience substantial success and growth.
The RideNation Sales Executive will be tasked with the sourcing, negotiation and purchase of 2nd hand motorcycle stock and the subsequent selling of bike inventory.
As well as the purchase of 2nd hand stock the role will entail the digital marketing of purchased bikes including photography, write up, commercial pricing and listing on key sites such as Biketrader and Ebay.
The role will require a seasoned Sales Executive with at least a years’ experience within a bike dealership or working for a manufacturer. An excellent communicator and motivator of teams with an ability to liaise comfortably with internal teams to ensure the best opportunities for lead generation. Commercially minded, able to recognize and capitalise on opportunity with a can-do attitude, putting the customer first to achieve success for the wider business.
The Company encourage ongoing professional development and will support those individuals looking to progress their career within the insurance sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Present a highly professional image of the company and all associated products
- Deal promptly and efficiently with all telephone and email enquiries
- Promote Ride Nation and all its products through effective customer contact and social media to enhance the reputation of the dealership
- Present full range of products in a professional and cheerful manner
- Manage customer expectations to a high standard
- Ensure all administrative duties are processed accurately and filed in accordance with DPA regulations
- Ensure all payment gateways are processed competently
Experience/Qualifications/Skills
- Minimum of one year’s Sales Bike / Dealership or Manufacturer
- Strong negotiating skills
- Excellent Communicator
- Commercially minded (research values)
- Able to recognize and capitalize on an opportunity
- Keen eye for detail
- Self-starter / manage own time
- Used to working to targets
- Able to build rapport internally
- IT literate (email, word, excel)
- Liaising with manufacturers regarding new bike acquisitions
- Full Motorcycle license essential
- Every other weekend work required
- Social media platform understanding
- Can do attitude – Customer focused
What you need to do now
If you meet the above criteria please send over your CV to hr@4th-d.co.uk and we will be in touch to discuss your suitability for the opportunity.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion regarding your career aspirations and how your experience and skills set may be of value to 4th Dimension..
Email: hr@4th-d.co.uk
Or to see our latest vacancies please visit our website www.4th-dimension.co.uk/career
SUZUKI EXTENDS 2,3,4 OFFERS AND ADDS NEW MODELS
Suzuki is to continue with its 2,3,4 finance offer – which gives customers the ability to choose either a two, three, or four-year agreement with an APR to match, plus the option of deciding between a PCP or hire purchase deal – with new models now included in the campaign.
Both the V-Strom 650 and V-Strom 1000, plus the XT and GT variants of both models, are now available as part of the offer. The award-winning V-Strom 650, which uses Suzuki’s famed 645cc V-twin engine and features a two-stage traction control system (which can be turned off), plus easy-start and low rpm assist, can be ridden away for £95 per month over three years, with a deposit of £1201.54.
The range-topping V-Strom 1000X GT comes fully equipped with aluminium top box and panniers, plus tapered handlebar and lightweight spoke wheels, and is available for £129 per month over the same period, with a deposit or trade-in of £1783.86.
The SV650X, the café racer-inspired version of the equally-popular SV650, is part of the offer and can be enjoyed for just £79 per month over three years, following a deposit of £1170.33.
Also available as part of the campaign is the GSX-S1000 and GSX-S1000F, plus the GSX-S750 and learner-friendly GSX-S125, as well as the Address scooter (hire purchase only).
All new models from Suzuki come with a three-year warranty and one-year Suzuki Roadside Assistance. Each is also equipped with Datatag’s MASTER security system for added peace of mind.
For information on all of Suzuki’s offers, click here
1958 GRAND PRIX DUCATI GOES UNDER HAMMER
Cheffins’ Cambridge Vintage Sale at Sutton, near Ely on the 27 April will include 39 motorcycles.
The highlight, according to the organiser, is a 1958 125cc Bialbero Grand Prix Ducati. This model is one of a few machines which were sold off to private buyers when Ducati withdrew from racing at the end of 1959. In its current ownership since 2011, the Ducati has participated in the Festival of 1000 bikes twice, the Ducati Museum UK event at Silverstone in May 2011, a Sammy Miller Museum open day and has won several awards including Best European at the 2011 Footman James NEC show.
It has also appeared in various publications including Mick Walkers Ducati The Racing Story and Ducati and the TT by Greg Pullen. It has an estimate of £48,000 - £52,000.
Also to be auctioned is a collection of eight machines from the 1930s all from the same owner which are priced at up to £22,000 apiece.
www.cheffins.co.uk
MOTORCYCLISTS FACE CHARGES AS ULEZ COMES INTO FORCE
Transport for London today started charging the owners of older, more polluting vehicles to enter an Ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ). The drivers of older vehicles, including motorcycles, now have to pay £12.50 on top of the congestion charge to enter the centre of the capital. Diesel cars must be less than roughly four years old to avoid the charge, while petrol cars and motorcycles must be less than about 13 years old.
London mayor Sadiq Khan said the scheme was introduced because "thousands of Londoners were dying early every year as a result of toxic air, with an increased risk of cancer, asthma, dementia and stroke". He claimed the zone would "help clean our air and reduce harmful road transport emissions".
The British Heart Foundation has welcomed the new zone, saying it will "help reduce the 36,000 deaths caused in the UK every year by outdoor pollution".
“The Ulez will help reduce the levels of dangerous pollutants in the air Londoners breathe and crucially, it will help to protect the health of the most vulnerable people across the capital,” said the charity’s chief executive, Simon Gillespie.
“Air pollution is a major threat to the UK’s health, and contributes to thousands of heart attacks and strokes every year. BHF-funded research has shown that tiny particles emitted from diesel vehicles can enter our bloodstream and silently damage our heart and circulatory systems.
“We now need to see other cities across the UK following suit, and more ambitious plans put in place nationally and locally to ensure that everyone gets the right to breathe air that won’t harm them. We need to see this action as soon as possible, beginning with the adoption of World Health Organisation (WHO) air pollution limits into UK law.”
FIELD SALES MANAGER
Looking for a rewarding and challenging role?
One of the UK’s largest wholesalers of motorcycle clothing, helmets, accessories and genuine spare parts is looking for an energetic and dynamic self-starter, who is flexible and target-driven, to join our field sales team as a Field Sales Manager.
THE ROLE:
To promote and sell a comprehensive portfolio of motorcycle clothing, helmets, accessories and genuine spare parts for Fowlers under the banner of The Key Collection in the south-east of England, as well as generate new business and service the existing dealer network.
THE POSITION OFFERS YOU:
✓ a very competitive salary
✓ an on-target monthly incentive & annual bonus scheme**
✓ a company car, company bike, mobile phone and IT equipment**
✓ company pension scheme and generous free life insurance**
✓ free private healthcare**
**Subject to eligibility/terms/conditions/availability
For more details of the job description, please visit our website:
www.fowlers.co.uk/jobs
YUASA CUSTOMERS CAN WIN A FIREBLADE AND OTHER PRIZES
Battery manufactuter Yuasa is giving consumers the chance to win a Honda Fireblade in a scratchcard competition. Other prizes include a Honda Fourtrax ATV, 10 MDS helmets and 100 Yuasa smart chargers. The competition will run until 24 October.
Consumers simply need to buy a qualifying Yuasa motorcycle and powersport battery and collect their entry scratchcard. Cards will be available from hundreds of participating retailers across England, Scotland and Wales.
Customers must also keep a copy of their receipt and then visit www.yuasa.co.uk/winabike to enter.
Marketing and product manager James Douglas said: “We are delighted to offer this competition to motorcycle consumers across England, Scotland and Wales as a way to complement our market leading battery ranges. This is the biggest competition we’ve ever run!
“We can’t wait to see the level of interest. All our prizes are fantastic, but to win a Honda Fireblade or a Honda Fourtrax ATV could really make some lucky person’s year… good luck to everyone who enters!”
www.yuasa.co.uk/winabike
MOTORCYCLE TECHNICIAN
CONTACT DETAILS: HR@4TH-D.CO.UK
Salary:
£23,000 upwards dependent on experience.
Benefits:
29 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, Loyalty based benefits, Uniform, Pension, Childcare Vouchers Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Monthly/Quarterly & Annual Team engagement events, beverages and free parking.
Normal Hours of Work:
Full time, 8:00am to 5:30pm or 7:00am to 4:30pm – Monday to Friday, plus overtime by mutual agreement.
Working Environment:
Friendly, team goal focused, fast paced and dynamic.
Reporting to:
Technician Team Leader
Are you an experienced Motorcycle Technician looking for an opportunity to work in a state of the art facility on all makes and models of motorcycle? If so, this could be the role for you.
4th Dimension Innovation Limited are a leading provider of specialist claims handling services to insurance companies and brokers operating within the motorcycle sector with in-house repair facilities. Recently awarded with "Counter Fraud Initiative of the Year" from the Modern Claims Awards 2017. Featured in the Sunday Times Fast-track 100 of the Fastest Growing Privately Owned Companies in the UK, the company continues to experience substantial success and growth.
We are looking for a new member to join the team in our rapidly growing specialist accident damage repair and fleet operation. Our state-of-the-art, air conditioned facility is equipped with everything we require for our highly motivated team to undertake challenging and complex repair work to the most exacting standards; we are passionate about quality and innovation, this is reflected in all aspects of our work.
We are approved repairers for a number of manufacturers and can offer opportunities for training in various areas. Everyone has their strengths and we are passionate about working together to build and diversify each team-member's experience through cross-training.
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years recent experience as a professional Motorcycle Technician in a workshop environment and be able to provide their own tools. You should be a goal oriented, pro-active team player with a flair for problem solving.
Experience/Qualifications/Skills
- Candidates must be fully qualified motorcycle technicians – having successfully undertaken a manufacturer apprenticeship, achieved NVQ level 3 or equivalent training
- Experience working on modern motorcycles and using diagnostic equipment
- Recent manufacturer training and experience
- Full and preferably clean motorcycle licence
- Able to work unsupervised in a safe and timely manner to high exacting standards.
- A self-starter with a flexible can do attitude
- Exceptional attention to detail
What you need to do now
If you meet the above criteria please send over your CV to hr@4th-d.co.uk and we will be in touch to discuss your suitability for the opportunity. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, contact us for a confidential discussion regarding your career aspirations and how your experience and skills set may be of value to 4th Dimension.
