Category Assistant (Trainee)

Cairns Hardware; Cooktown; Presencial; AUD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Birthday leave

Employee assistance program

Uniform provided

Team member discounts

Growth opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Cairns Hardware is seeking a Trainee Category Assistant to join our Merchandising team. This role suits someone with administrative, data entry, reporting or analytical background looking to advance in buying and product management.

You don’t need prior merchandising experience. What matters is strong organization, comfort with detailed data and spreadsheets, and a curiosity about product performance.

Formación

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Willingness to learn.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Confidence working with numbers and data.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel or willingness to learn.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain accurate product and supplier information.
• Analyse sales and inventory data.
• Assist with pricing, promotions and product range reviews.
• Support supplier communications and relationships.
• Prepare reports and administrative documentation.
• Coordinate product information and updates with branches.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and product performance.

Conocimientos

Advanced Excel

Data entry

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Cairns Hardware serves communities across Far NorthQueensland and forms part of the Dahlsens Group'sNorthern Division, supporting customers from Charters Towers to Cooktown andbeyond, including Darwin, Gove and Broome.

Dahlsens Family Group of Companies is a proud, long-standing partner to Australia’s builders, from local trades and serious renovators to large-scale residential and commercial projects. As an Australian family owned and run business, we are committed to supporting the industry and the communities we serve.

We offer a true whole-of-house solution, supporting the build from the ground up - from wall frames and trusses through to doors, hardware, windows, roofing, kitchens, bathrooms, and lifestyle cabinetry. We are here to make building simpler, smarter, and more reliable.

With a legacy dating back to 1877, we continue to evolve, helping builders get the job done right and this is just the beginning.

ABOUT US

Cairns Hardware serves communities across Far NorthQueensland and forms part of the Dahlsens Group'sNorthern Division, supporting customers from Charters Towers to Cooktown andbeyond, including Darwin, Gove and Broome.

Dahlsens Family Group of Companies is a proud, long-standing partner to Australia’s builders, from local trades and serious renovators to large-scale residential and commercial projects. As an Australian family owned and run business, we are committed to supporting the industry and the communities we serve.

We offer a true whole-of-house solution, supporting the build from the ground up - from wall frames and trusses through to doors, hardware, windows, roofing, kitchens, bathrooms, and lifestyle cabinetry. We are here to make building simpler, smarter, and more reliable.

With a legacy dating back to 1877, we continue to evolve, helping builders get the job done right and this is just the beginning.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Cairns Hardware is seeking a Trainee Category Assistant to join our Merchandising team. This role would particularly suit someone with a strong administration, data entry, reporting or analytical background who is looking to take the next step and build a career in buying, merchandising and product management.

You don’t need previous merchandising experience. What matters most is that you’re highly organised, confident working with detailed information and spreadsheets, curious about how products perform, and keen to learn.

Working alongside experienced Category Managers, you’ll learn how to:

• Maintain accurate product and supplier information
• Analyse sales and inventory data
• Assist with pricing, promotions and product range reviews
• Support supplier communications and relationships
• Prepare reports and administrative documentation
• Coordinate product information and updates with branches
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and product performance

If you’re someone who enjoys getting the detail right, working with numbers and information, and turning data into meaningful insights, this could be a great career move.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Excellent attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills
• A willingness to learn and ask questions
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confidence working with numbers and data
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A proactive approach to problem solving
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Excel or a willingness to learn

WHY JOIN CAIRNS HARDWARE?

At Cairns Hardware, we believe in helping our people grow. As part of the Dahlsens Group, you'll be joining a family-owned Australian business with a proud history and a strong future.

You’ll be supported by experienced leaders who are committed to your development and will provide on-the-job training, mentoring and career progression opportunities.

Our values guide everything we do:

• Take Responsibility
• Everyone Contributes
• Grow Together

If you're looking for a career rather than just a job, and you're ready to learn, contribute and grow with us, we'd love to hear from you.

PERKS

• Take a day off on your Birthday & still get paid for it (subject to eligibility).
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family members.
• Uniform provided so you can look the part when customer facing.
• Team member discounts may be available (T&C may apply).
• Be part of something strong, we really are growing together.