Trade Support Specialist - Fixed-Term (40h/wk)

Placemakers; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PlaceMakers in Whangārei is seeking a Trade Support Team Member for a fixed-term contract. You will support trade operations, engage with customers and suppliers, and help ensure timely deliveries while building a collaborative branch culture.

In this role you’ll advise on products, prepare quotes, coordinate orders, and partner with Account Managers to seize opportunities through daily planning. Experience in building materials is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in trade support, sales coordination, customer service, or internal sales.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and perform under pressure.
• Highly organised with sharp attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and suppliers face to face, over the phone, and via email
• Recommend suitable products, process orders, and manage sales documentation
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to track orders and arrange timely deliveries
• Take clear briefs from stakeholders and prepare accurate quote documentation
• Collaborate with Account Managers and Team Leaders to capture opportunities through daily and weekly planning

Skills

Trade support

Sales coordination

Customer service

Internal sales

Job description

PlaceMakers in Whangārei is seeking a Trade Support Team Member for a fixed-term contract. You will support trade operations, engage with customers and suppliers, and help ensure timely deliveries while building a collaborative branch culture.

In this role you’ll advise on products, prepare quotes, coordinate orders, and partner with Account Managers to seize opportunities through daily planning. Experience in building materials is advantageous.