Mobil launches agent recruitment drive in New Zealand

Mobil launches agent recruitment drive in New Zealand

Mobil media release

20 June 2013

-Mobil is seeking up to 70 new agents to operate service stations
-Mobil confirms commitment to retailing in New Zealand

AUCKLAND:  Mobil Oil New Zealand Limited (“Mobil”) today launched a major recruitment drive to find as many as 70 new agents to operate retail service stations across New Zealand.

“Mobil is committed to a strong branded retail presence in New Zealand,” said Andrew McNaught, Lead Country Manager for Mobil Oil New Zealand.

“We are proposing some changes to position our network for future success”.

“We are considering a strategy to expand our agent operations by converting company operated stations.  This creates an opportunity for talented small business people to operate their own retail business, with the backing of a major global brand,” said Mr McNaught.

The new strategy builds on the success of the 2012 agreement with Foodstuffs, whereby FuelUp vouchers are accepted at Mobil sites across the country. 

“The New Zealand market is competitive and dynamic, and we continue to look for opportunities to deliver a quality customer experience and build on the success of our retail network,” he said.

Under the proposal, Mobil would continue to own the service station assets and fuel, with a Mobil Retail Business Agent contracted to run the day-to-day service station business.

Global experience has shown that agent operation offers an excellent incentive to deliver a quality customer experience and remain profitable in a competitive environment.

A final decision to proceed with the proposed changes has not been made at this stage. The process of evaluating the proposal will take several months to complete, including consultation with impacted employees.

Mr McNaught said “The proposal hinges on finding the right operators to be part of the Mobil network”.

“As we evaluate the proposal, we are moving ahead with a campaign to start recruiting high-calibre agents. Expressions of interest will be conditional on the proposal going ahead.  

“During the past six years, Mobil has invested more than $70 million in improving the safety, reliability and viability of our fuel distribution and retail facilities in New Zealand.

“We are committed to strengthening our position as a reliable supplier of high-quality fuels to New Zealand customers well into the future,” he said.

Interested applicants will find a link to recruitment information on our website www.mobil.co.nz from Monday 24 June 2013.

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