Trade Sales Specialist

Allan Hall Business Advisors; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package with profit

Share and incentives

Ongoing training and development

Supportive branch environment

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

Tradelink Bayswater is seeking a motivated Sales Specialist to build strong trade relationships, drive sales and positively impact branch performance in Melbourne. You’ll lead by example, take initiative and contribute to a successful team.

Whether you're an experienced trade sales professional or ready to take on greater responsibility, this role offers the chance to grow, develop and build a long-term career within a national business.

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing, trade supplies, building materials or wholesale sales.
• Strong customer service, sales and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, commercially minded approach with a drive to achieve results.
• Confident to work independently, support colleagues and take initiative.
• Strong organisational skills and confidence using computer systems.
• A current driver's licence; forklift licence advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Driving sales – identify opportunities, prepare quotes and proactively follow up with customers.
• Building relationships – become a trusted contact for new and existing trade customers.
• Providing solutions – offer practical product advice across plumbing and trade range.
• Taking ownership – manage customer enquiries, orders and deliveries from start to finish.
• Supporting branch operations – assist with purchasing, stock control and day-to-day activities.
• Leading by example – bring initiative, accountability and a team-first attitude.

Skills

Sales mindset

Customer service

Relationship-building

Initiative

Job description

Great with customers? Driven by sales? Got the ambition to lead?

Tradelink Bayswater is looking for a motivated, commercially minded Sales Specialist who can build strong trade relationships, drive sales and make a real impact on branch performance.

We're after someone who brings more than just product knowledge. Someone who takes initiative, leads by example and enjoys being part of a successful team.

Whether you're an experienced trade sales professional or someone ready to take on greater responsibility, this is an opportunity to step up, broaden your experience and build a long-term career.

Your new role

You’ll play an important part in the day-to-day success of a busy trade branch, delivering great service, supporting customers and identifying opportunities to grow the business.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Driving sales - identify opportunities, prepare quotes and proactively follow up with customers
• Building relationships - become a trusted point of contact for new and existing trade customers
• Providing solutions - offer practical product advice across our plumbing and trade range
• Taking ownership - manage customer enquiries, orders and deliveries from start to finish
• Supporting branch operations - assist with purchasing, stock control and day-to-day activities
• Leading by example - bring initiative, accountability and a team-first attitude to everything you do

What you’ll bring

• Experience in plumbing, trade supplies, building materials or wholesale sales
• Strong customer service, sales and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, commercially minded approach with a drive to achieve results
• The confidence to work independently, support colleagues and take initiative
• Strong organisational skills and confidence using computer systems
• A current driver’s licence (forklift licence advantageous)

Previous supervisory experience is a bonus, but it's your attitude, initiative and potential that matter most.

Why Tradelink?

With more than 200 branches and 1,300 team members nationwide, Tradelink is one of Australia's most trusted names in trade.

When you join Tradelink Bayswater, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive salary package with profit share and incentives
• Ongoing training, development and opportunities to take on greater responsibility
• A supportive, team-focused branch environment
• Genuine long-term career opportunities within a national business

Ready for your next move?

If you’ve built a strong foundation in trade sales and are looking for more responsibility, greater opportunity and a chance to prove what you’re capable of, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional information

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Pre-employment checks may apply.

• More than just sales - take ownership, make an impact and grow your career
• Competitive salary, profit share and genuine career development
• Join a trusted national trade brand with opportunities to progress