Salesman wanted. [Archive] - Kiwi Biker forums

WMCC

2nd June 2005, 10:10

As we're all aware, that skinny White Trash is finally leaving us. It's been a long time coming.

Anyway, we need to replace him.

Are you a keen, participating motorcyclist, who would like to work for a dealership representing New Zealands top franchises- Suzuki, Triumph, Harley-Davidson and Buell?

You may never have sold a motorcycle before, training will be given. You will need to be a well presented, totally enthusiastic motorcyclist with great confidence.

This position is available to anybody, of any age group who can display the above attributes, so young people, don't be afraid to apply.

Please take notice, that if you don't hold a current full motorcycle lecence and you are not a true participating motorcyclist, please do not apply.

Contact: Garry Gill, Wellington Motorcycles, 12 Kent Tce, Wellington. Phone 04 3844149

bugjuice

2nd June 2005, 10:13

I have an old manikin at work, might do the same quality of work...

Good luck filling the position :msn-wink:

justsomeguy

2nd June 2005, 10:30

I know I could do this job and if we meet I'm sure you'll be convinced too.

However I have nearly 10 months to go before I get my full, so sadly I believe that rules me out.:no:

In a few months I should be getting my race license would that qualify at all???

TonyB

2nd June 2005, 10:37

Ahhhhh, imagine getting paid to talk shit about bikes with like minded individuals. Imagine 'having' to test ride the demo bikes so that you can offer your opinions. What a bloody terrible job...

Sniper

2nd June 2005, 10:39

You wont find better will you :msn-wink:

justsomeguy

2nd June 2005, 10:39

Is it possible to get a general earning range??

White trash

2nd June 2005, 10:41

Is it possible to get a general earning range??

Why? It depends how good you are.

Quasievil

2nd June 2005, 11:09

Why? It depends how good you are.

Ohhhhhhhhhhh I so want to say something here :nono: (bites tongue)

justsomeguy

2nd June 2005, 11:27

Why? It depends how good you are.

Hahahahaha - the sky's the limit right??

Waylander

2nd June 2005, 11:48

Would it be possible to start shop training after a while of working sales?

White trash

2nd June 2005, 11:51

Would it be possible to start shop training after a while of working sales?

Don't follow ya.

You mean, you've worked in sales already?

Waylander

2nd June 2005, 11:52

I do have sales experiance just not with motorcycles. I'm asking would it be possible for someone who gets this job to start training for being a mechanic.

White trash

2nd June 2005, 11:56

I do have sales experiance just not with motorcycles. I'm asking would it be possible for someone who gets this job to start training for being a mechanic.

Nope. Although quite why the hell you'd want to work on bikes if you could successfully sell them is beyond me.

Each to their own I guess.

Waylander

2nd June 2005, 12:04

Nope. Although quite why the hell you'd want to work on bikes if you could successfully sell them is beyond me.

Each to their own I guess.

You forget that I want to build them.

jazbug5

2nd June 2005, 12:05

Why do you guys talk about 'shop' when you mean mechanic-y stuff?
Bizarre Americans... mumblemumble

Waylander

2nd June 2005, 12:09

Why do you guys talk about 'shop' when you mean mechanic-y stuff?
Bizarre Americans... mumblemumble

Because it's a mechanic shop or mechanic bay. Just sounds cooler to just say shop or bay.

Anyway what time fram do you need someone to be available for the job? As in what's the latest that you'l need someone to apply.

White trash

2nd June 2005, 12:09

You forget that I want to build them.

Well best you enroll at the polytech for a Mortorcycle machanics course.

And the "shop" is a shop. The "workshop" is where the grease monkeys like Hayden hang out.

Riff Raff

2nd June 2005, 12:09

You forget that I want to build them.
Then get yourself to tech and do the course - I believe there's a bit of a shortage of motorbike mechanics.

White trash

2nd June 2005, 12:11

Anyway what time fram do you need someone to be available for the job? As in what's the latest that you'l need someone to apply.

Ummm, apply as soon as you can. You'd need to be able to start within a month or so although I think they've got temporary cover if need be.

Waylander

2nd June 2005, 12:11

Then get yourself to tech and do the course - I believe there's a bit of a shortage of motorbike mechanics.
Yea and the fact that they closed the only course in the country that tought motorcycle mechanics didn't help that any.

White trash

2nd June 2005, 12:12

Yea and the fact that they closed the only course in the country that tought motorcycle mechanics didn't help that any.

I think Mitch would have something to say about that. She's doing it right now.

Waylander

2nd June 2005, 12:15

I think Mitch would have something to say about that. She's doing it right now.

You mean it is still running? That gives me even more incentive to move down there. What do I need to do to apply for the sales job?

Motoracer

2nd June 2005, 12:24

Wrong timing for me. :(

Riff Raff

2nd June 2005, 12:25

What do I need to do to apply for the sales job?
If you go to the start of the thread you'll see that it says:

Contact: Garry Gill, Wellington Motorcycles, 12 Kent Tce, Wellington. Phone 04 3844149

White trash

2nd June 2005, 12:25

Wrong timing for me. :(

No such thing mate.

"A good plan today, is better than the perfect plan tomorrow"

Paul in NZ

2nd June 2005, 12:59

I gotta say it's something I always wanted to do but... $$ wise I can't see it stacking up..

Made me smile at the thought though... "Nah mate those new triumph ST's a fuckin' UGLY as and only a blind poofter with no mates would buy one. If ya wants class mate....take a look at this Moto Guzzi... choooooice!"

How would you boss go with a guy that does not really like HD's, new triumphs or Buells? :rofl:

Cheers...

ps - whats the job test? First one to sell that mantra thingie thats lurking in the place and scaring the kiddies?

pps - is my bloody tyre ready yet?

Riff Raff

2nd June 2005, 13:02

ps - whats the job test? First one to sell that mantra thingie thats lucking in the place and scaring the kiddies?

Or that fugly BMW that really should just be thrown off a cliff.

White trash

2nd June 2005, 13:05

Or that fugly BMW that really should just be thrown off a cliff.

Not this beauty? Surely not.......

Riff Raff

2nd June 2005, 13:23

Not this beauty? Surely not.......
Aaaaaaaaaaargh!!! Damn I thought I could get away from it.

Funny really, I REALLY dislike that bike - most people would find it ugly - but my loathing of it is bordering on irrational.

MrMelon

2nd June 2005, 13:29

Not this beauty? Surely not.......
Another classic example of why motorcycle designers shouldn't smoke crack.

Fart

2nd June 2005, 13:42

If only you were in Auckland.

You are talking to a natural saleman/marketing guru. :niceone:

Big Dave

2nd June 2005, 14:11

Made me smile at the thought though... "Nah mate those new triumph ST's a fuckin' UGLY as and only a blind poofter with no mates would buy one. If ya wants class mate....take a look at this Moto Guzzi... choooooice!"

Get fucked. (Made me smile)

Paul in NZ

2nd June 2005, 14:37

Get fucked. (Made me smile)

I am certainly planning that in the very near future Dave! :niceone:

Paul N

Actually.... I'd probably never say that, I have opinions on things but I'm old enough to know that looks are entirely subjective... FWIW I don't really like the looks of the new Moto Guzzi 1100 Breva much. The last one I REALLY liked was the old 1100i Sport

Big Dave

2nd June 2005, 14:45

I am certainly planning that in the very near future Dave! :niceone:

Paul N

Actually.... I'd probably never say that, I have opinions on things but I'm old enough to know that looks are entirely subjective... FWIW I don't really like the looks of the new Moto Guzzi 1100 Breva much. The last one I REALLY liked was the old 1100i Sport

What year is it down there?
But yeah - I understand - I'm going to chuck more money at my trophy because there isn't a new bike currently on the market that suits me as well.

I DO like the Street Rod, but it's out of my $ range and i do like the ST - but it's a tad too small for me, so stick with what i have and refurbish is the answer too.

mikey

2nd June 2005, 14:54

Yea and the fact that they closed the only course in the country that tought motorcycle mechanics didn't help that any.

go on weltec website

its all there.

weltec in petone. half a minute from my house. not sure why im not doing it.

Paul in NZ

2nd June 2005, 15:26

What year is it down there?

Weeeelll Put it this way... If I win 6million on Looto this weekend my purchase list would be.

A new gramaphone

An Egli Vincent (one of patrick Godet's ones with a 1300cc engine if he has it going yet)

A Manx Norton

A Thruxton Bonni replica (a real one one one of those fucking ghey ones)

A 1968 BSA Firebird (the one with a pipe each side)

A 1968 Triumph TR6C

A Brough Superior SS100 Alpine Special

A Mick Hemmings Manx Triton

Moto Guzzi 1100i

Moto Guzzi Mk1 LM

Moto Guzzi 1000s

Moto Guzzi Eldorado

And some sort of modern thing for everyday stuff.

Fart

2nd June 2005, 15:31

I am thinking of getting a Norton Commando for my second bike.

ManDownUnder

2nd June 2005, 15:43

Any jobs out there for sale bods in Auckland - selling bikes... 6 figure income needed ...

Experienced sales, full licence, keen on bikes - keen to learn more. Mechanical Fitter by Trade.. Business Degree... hmm what else - nice guy? :rofl:

PM me - I'm waiting for your calls...

MDU

John

2nd June 2005, 15:46

Dont worry I'm here see you tommorrow...

Funny is I

Lou Girardin

2nd June 2005, 16:37

Weeeelll Put it this way... If I win 6million on Looto this weekend my purchase list would be.

An Egli Vincent

It's your lucky day.
We have one.

Paul in NZ

2nd June 2005, 16:50

Weeeelll Put it this way... If I win 6million on Looto this weekend my purchase list would be.

An Egli Vincent

It's your lucky day.
We have one.

Oh! (says Paul in a not really caring slightly distracted fashion).... um any chance of a little test ride?

Please?

Lou Girardin

2nd June 2005, 17:28

Oh! (says Paul in a not really caring slightly distracted fashion).... um any chance of a little test ride?

Please?

Oh absolutely, just leave a limb as security.
In fact, if you dropped it, the owner would remove the limb/s himself.

riffer

2nd June 2005, 22:22

Oh absolutely, just leave a limb as security.
In fact, if you dropped it, the owner would remove the limb/s himself.

Come now Lou, those things are so tough, surely you'd be getting a call from Auckland City Council about the damage to the road...

The Egli Vincent is my dream bike. :love:

StoneChucker

2nd June 2005, 22:47

Come now Lou, those things are so tough, surely you'd be getting a call from Auckland City Council about the damage to the road...

The Egli Vincent is my dream bike. :love:
I know, I'm lazy, but someone care to post a picture of an Ugly Vincent?
Cheers

Timber020

2nd June 2005, 22:53

Ive been practicing, I can give the following answers with a straight face.

"You know Harleys are really taking off with younger riders"

"Bikes arent about horsepower, it about torque"

"American quality."

"Black leather and tassles really look good on you."

"Oh your the first lawyer/accountant/IT guy weve sold one of these to."

"Chrome is classy."

And I can say Buell and high performance in the same sentance.

No its okay, Im not really after the job, it would just lead to the feeding of my addiction.

Waylander

2nd June 2005, 22:56

Email sent so we'll see where it goes.

Big Dave

2nd June 2005, 23:01

I know, I'm lazy, but someone care to post a picture of an Ugly Vincent?
Cheers

You south afrikans talk funny

Ixion

2nd June 2005, 23:33

Ohhh Shiney. Want want.

SPORK

3rd June 2005, 09:54

You south afrikans talk funny
I guess I'm too young to like it...

StoneChucker

3rd June 2005, 13:03

You south afrikans talk funny
Holy mother of god!!! Is that a pic of a crashed Ugly Vincent? Man, is that front end ugly, dated and well, ugly again :puke:

Still, I suppose even ugly bikes need loving :whistle:

Ixion

3rd June 2005, 13:43

Holy mother of god!!! Is that a pic of a crashed Ugly Vincent? Man, is that front end ugly, dated and well, ugly again :puke:

Still, I suppose even ugly bikes need loving :whistle:

I fink it's bootiful ! :love: :love: :love:

Paul in NZ

3rd June 2005, 13:45

Still, I suppose even ugly bikes need loving :whistle:

Yeah, bikes are just like some people...

madboy

3rd June 2005, 13:48

Yeah, bikes are just like some people...each to their own Paul, can't say it'd make it into my dream garage. But then you're probably gonna say my mass-produced 2002 model Kawasaki is just a "typical" boring jappa sportsbike just like the other half-million!!

mikey

4th June 2005, 13:26

Email sent so we'll see where it goes.

i bet it goes to the person you sent it to, anyoen else got ideas?

ajturbo

4th June 2005, 18:52

i think that the prospect of loosing a limb .. just to say that you had ridden an Egli Vincent .. WOULD be worth it!.... i think i would learn how to hop.....:ride: