Branch Manager -in Waiting

Qest Human Resources; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Mentoring

Supportive team environment

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Qest Human Resources is seeking a Branch Manager-in-waiting in Adelaide to guide operations and lead a customer-focused team. You will engage electrical contractors at the trade counter, cultivate strong client relationships, and help drive sales while preparing for branch leadership.

Ideal candidates bring experience in electrical wholesaling, a proactive mindset, and a desire to advance into management. This role offers leadership development, mentoring, and a clear career path within a

Qualifications

• Experience within the electrical wholesaling industry.
• Strong trade counter and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of products and solutions supplied to electrical contractors.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach.
• Natural leadership qualities and the ability to influence others.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A desire to progress into branch management.

Responsibilities

• Serve and support electrical contractors at the trade counter.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Assist with branch operations, inventory management, and purchasing.
• Support and mentor team members.
• Drive sales growth and customer retention.
• Learn key leadership and business management responsibilities.
• Contribute to a positive, high-performance branch culture.

Skills

Trade counter

Customer service

Electrical wholesaling

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Mentoring

Proactive approach

Job description

Branch Manager in Waiting

Electrical Wholesale Industry | Adelaide

Are you ready to take the next step in your electrical wholesale career?

We are seeking an ambitious and customer-focused electrical wholesale professional who is looking to progress into branch leadership. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone with strong trade counter, customer service, sales, and operational experience who wants to develop into a Branch Manager role.

Working alongside an experienced leadership team, you'll gain exposure to all aspects of branch operations while building relationships with electrical contractors, suppliers, and team members.

About the Role

• Serve and support electrical contractors at the trade counter.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Assist with branch operations, inventory management, and purchasing.
• Support and mentor team members.
• Drive sales growth and customer retention.
• Learn key leadership and business management responsibilities.
• Contribute to a positive, high-performance branch culture.

About You

• Experience within the electrical wholesaling industry.
• Strong trade counter and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of products and solutions supplied to electrical contractors.
• A proactive and commercially minded approach.
• Natural leadership qualities and the ability to influence others.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A desire to progress into branch management.

What We Offer

• Clear pathway to Branch Manager.
• Leadership development and mentoring.
• Supportive team environment.
• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing business.

The Opportunity

We're looking for someone who sees their future leading a branch, developing a team, and driving business success. If you're currently a leading hand, senior trade sales representative, internal salesperson, assistant manager, or experienced trade counter professional ready for the next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

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