Trade Specialist

Allan Hall Recruitment; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-share scheme

Career pathways

Supportive culture

Job summary

Tradelink Wangaratta is seeking an experienced Trade Specialist to own trade counter sales, provide practical product advice, and build strong relationships with local plumbers, builders and trade customers. You will support stock management, deliveries and general branch operations to ensure fast, reliable service.

The ideal candidate has experience in plumbing or trade supplies, strong internal sales or customer service skills, and a proactive, collaborative attitude to help drive branch

Qualifications

• Experience in plumbing, trade supplies, building products or a similar industry.
• Strong trade counter, internal sales or customer service experience.
• The confidence to build credibility and relationships with trade customers.
• Good product knowledge and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Initiative and the ability to keep things moving without needing constant direction.

Responsibilities

• Managing trade counter sales and providing practical product advice.
• Building strong, long-term relationships with local trade customers.
• Managing customer enquiries, orders and supplier follow-ups.
• Helping customers find the right products and solutions for the job.
• Supporting stock management, deliveries and general branch operations.
• Providing guidance and support to the team when required.
• Working across the branch to ensure customers receive fast, reliable service.

Skills

Trade counter sales

Customer relationship building

Product knowledge

Solutions-focused

Initiative

Tools

Forklift licence

Driver's licence

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your career? Tradelink Wangaratta is looking for an experienced Trade Specialist to join its close-knit team and play a key role in supporting customers and the day-to-day success of the branch.

You’ll take ownership of trade counter sales, provide practical product advice and build strong relationships with local plumbers, builders and trade customers. As an experienced member of the team, you’ll also help keep things moving across the branch and provide support and guidance when needed.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing trade counter sales and providing practical product advice.
• Building strong, long-term relationships with local trade customers.
• Managing customer enquiries, orders and supplier follow-ups.
• Helping customers find the right products and solutions for the job.
• Supporting stock management, deliveries and general branch operations.
• Providing guidance and support to the team when required.
• Working across the branch to ensure customers receive fast, reliable service.

What we’re looking for

• Experience in plumbing, trade supplies, building products or a similar industry.
• Strong trade counter, internal sales or customer service experience.
• The confidence to build credibility and relationships with trade customers.
• Good product knowledge and a practical, solutions-focused approach.
• Initiative and the ability to keep things moving without needing constant direction.
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed.
• Leadership potential and an interest in developing your career with Tradelink.
• A current driver’s licence; a forklift licence is advantageous.

Australian or New Zealand citizenship or permanent residency is required. Unfortunately, temporary visas and sponsorship cannot be considered.

Why Tradelink?

Tradelink is one of Australia's most established and trusted trade partners, with 200+ locations and 1,300+ team members nationwide. We reward success with a generous profit-share scheme, genuine career pathways, and a fun, supportive culture where people thrive.

At Tradelink, you're not just joining a business – you're joining a network built on growth, opportunity, and the power of people.