Kickstart your career in sales with a global logistics leader.
An exciting opportunity has opened to join what we proudly consider one of the best team cultures in Australia. We are looking for a driven and ambitious individual to join our Gold Coast Transport Sales Team as a Sales Cadet.
If you're looking for a career change or wanting to take your first step into sales, this role offers the perfect opportunity to join a fun, fast-paced, and growing Mainfreight team.
The Opportunity
Our Sales Cadetship Program is a 12-24 month structured development journey designed to set you up for long-term success.
You'll gain hands-on experience in domestic transport while developing strong sales foundations through on-the-job training, mentoring, and professional development, all while building exposure to the wider supply chain across our business.
About the Cadetship
- Based at our Gold Coast branch
- 12-24 months of hands-on, well-supported training
- Learn the systems and processes behind efficient national transport operations
- Exposure to the full supply chain, including warehousing, international freight, and local cartage
- Experience across dispatch, customer service, and account management
- Participation in internal and external sales training programs
- Opportunity to attend customer meetings and gain real-world sales experience
About You
We're looking for someone eager to build a long-term career in sales and logistics. You will bring:
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
- A confident, professional, and presentable approach
- High attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- A positive attitude with a willingness to learn
- Initiative, drive, and a desire to succeed
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment
No prior sales or logistics experience is required.
What We Offer
- Structured training and ongoing development
- Mentoring from experienced leaders
- Career progression - we promote from within
- Exposure to a global logistics network
- Job security in a growing, essential industry
About Mainfreight
Mainfreight is a global supply chain logistics provider delivering warehousing, domestic transport, and international freight solutions. With 10,800+ team members across 333 branches in 27 countries, we partner with customers to deliver reliable, end-to-end logistics solutions.
Our culture is built on energy, attitude, and a commitment to developing our people, making Mainfreight a place where careers are built for the long term.
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