AMX Sales Assistant - Grow in Motorcycle Retail Career in Columbus
Career & Market Insight
This Full Time Sales Assistant role at AMX is a solid entry point into the specialty retail and motorcycle accessories industry, backed by the stability of a global parent company (Genuine Parts Company, 60,000+ employees worldwide).
Career development signals are moderately positive:
- AMX has 47+ locations nationally, meaning internal transfer and promotion opportunities exist across a large network
- "Ongoing training & career development" is listed as a benefit — though specifics are not outlined
- Being part of GPC Asia Pacific (which includes Repco and NAPA) opens pathways into broader automotive aftermarket retail management or procurement roles
Compensation: Pay is based on Australian retail industry award rates, which for a full-time Sales Assistant typically sit around AUD $22–$26/hour base (General Retail Industry Award), plus penalty rates for weekends and public holidays. This is competitive for entry-level retail but below roles in technical trades or corporate settings.
Work-life balance considerations: The 7-day roster requirement, including Christmas and New Year availability, signals limited schedule flexibility — a common retail trade-off. There is no mention of remote work, flexible hours, or extra leave entitlements beyond standard.
Skills developed: Customer relationship management, product knowledge (motorcycle gear/accessories), KPI-driven sales, inventory management — all transferable to broader retail management, B2C sales, or the powersports industry.
Green flag: Global company stability. Watch for: Limited work-life balance flexibility typical of physical retail.
Sales Assistant — AMX Superstores
AMX is the largest Australian Motorcycle Accessories retailer, open 7 days a week, with 47+ store locations nationally and online.
We are looking for our next Sales Assistant. This position is most suitable for a motivated and committed Full Time Sales Assistant who lives and breathes motorcycles to join our store.
About The Role
To be a successful Sales Assistant, you will:
- Always have a safety focus to ensure your safety, and that of your teammates & customers
- Contribute to the sales and KPIs of the store
- Be a team player
- Demonstrate enthusiasm & commitment to customer service excellence
- Provide superior, up-to-date information on products & services to customers
- Maintain shop presentation & ensure shelving is stocked
- Clean & maintain showroom standards
- Show commitment & reliability to shifts
- Have a passion/interest in motorcycles
Note: this role will require lifting, bending & climbing.
About You
You love to keep active at work and can prioritise effectively. You are a motorcycle enthusiast with some existing retail work experience. You enjoy building meaningful relationships with customers and peers, and you consider yourself to be fun and enthusiastic. Availability across a 7-day roster is also an advantage.
You're Also:
- Proactive & driven
- A team player
- Someone with a "customer comes first" attitude
- Motivated by achieving targets
- Passionate about the motorcycle industry
- Conscious of workplace safety at all times
- Available to work over Christmas/New Year
Employee Benefits Include:
- A safe & inclusive team environment
- Attractive team member pricing across all GPC AP businesses
- Industry award rates of pay, penalty rates, fortnightly pay cycle
- Employee reward & recognition programs
- Ongoing training & career development
- Private FB group to stay connected with work peers from around the country
About GPC Asia Pacific
Movement is in our DNA. We are GPC Asia Pacific: one of the largest industrial and automotive aftermarket parts and service suppliers in Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia. Our iconic brands include Repco, NAPA & McLeod Accessories. With over 8,000 team members in Asia Pacific, and 60,000+ globally, being part of Genuine Parts Company won't leave you standing still. Learn more at www.gpcasiapac.com or visit www.amxsuperstores.com.au.
AMX, JTR and McLeod Accessories (a division of GPC Asia Pacific) is an equal opportunity employer.
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