Trade Manager - Mitre 10 MEGA Nelson

Mitre 10; Nelson; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local building and DIY retailer in Nelson is seeking a Trade Manager to lead their Trade team and enhance customer relationships. This role involves managing operations, driving sales, and ensuring compliance within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills and a strong understanding of the building and construction industry. Competitive salary and ongoing training are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Staff buying privileges

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a trade or retail environment.
• Strong understanding of the building and construction industry.
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills.
• Organised, reliable, and thrives in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a passionate Trade team.
• Build strong partner relationships with local builders and contractors.
• Ensure smooth operations across the Trade Yard and customer service.
• Drive sales and margin growth through strategic planning.
• Manage stock levels, logistics, and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Customer relationship management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

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Lead. Inspire. Grow.

Mitre 10 MEGA Nelson is a cornerstone of the local buildingand DIY community, offering the largest range of Timber, Building Products,Landscaping supplies, and Drive Thru services in the region. We’re proud tosupport both Trade professionals and DIY enthusiasts with expert advice,quality products, and outstanding service.

About the Role

As Trade Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Leadingand developing a passionate Trade team.
• Buildingstrong partner relationships with local builders, contractors, andsuppliers.
• Ensuringsmooth operations across the Trade Yard, Drive Thru, and customer serviceareas.
• Drivingsales and margin growth through strategic planning and customerengagement.
• Managingstock levels, logistics, and health & safety compliance.

What We’re Looking For

We’re after someone who:

• Hasproven leadership experience in a trade or retail environment with astrong emphasis on customer relationship management.
• Understandsthe building and construction industry.
• Iscustomer-focused, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Isorganised, reliable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer

• Aleadership role in a locally owned, nationally respected business.
• Competitivesalary and staff buying privileges.
• Ongoingtraining and development opportunities.
• Asupportive and collaborative team culture.

Let’s build your future together—are you ready to growwith us?

If you’re passionate about the building industry and readyto take the next step in your leadership journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and cover letter via ourcareers site.

Location: Tasman, Nelson, Mitre 10 MEGA Nelson