At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist customers with hardware and building products while driving sales growth.
- Company: Join the Sunshine Mitre 10 family, a community-focused legacy since 1910.
- Benefits: Enjoy staff discounts, health programs, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with great work-life balance and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact in your community while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in retail or trade sales with strong customer service skills.
The predicted salary is between 15.3 - 18.7 $ per hour.
At Sunshine Mitre 10, this isn’t just a job, it’s joining what we call a family, with over 500 employees throughout Queensland and 19 sites. You are a part of a legacy that is engaged with the local community and has been serving the community in Trade & DIY Hardware and Building since 1910. With our wide reach of sites throughout Queensland, the development opportunities for personal and business growth are endless, all while working in a fun, dynamic and family friendly environment.
We are looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Trade & Retail Sales Team Member to join our team at our Aura store. This role is ideal for someone with previous experience in the building and construction industry who is passionate about customer service and enjoys working across a variety of retail and trade areas including Paint, Power Tools, Power Garden and general building products. If you have a desire to learn, a proactive attitude and strong customer service skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your skills and build a career within the Sunshine Group.
You will work across both our Trade and Retail divisions, supporting customers with expert advice, product solutions and day-to-day store operations. Please note there will be weekend work required.
The Role:
- Processing customer sales and counter sales
- Assisting customers with the selection of hardware and building products
- Picking customer orders
- Unloading and storing heavy and light timbers and building materials
- Merchandising and maintaining store presentation standards
- Proactively approaching and engaging with customers
- Providing expert advice across multiple retail departments
- Identifying customer needs and recommending suitable solutions
- Championing retail departments and assisting in driving sales growth
- Attending supplier training to expand product knowledge
- Working collaboratively with the wider team to achieve store goals
Ideally You Will Have:
- Knowledge and understanding of the Hardware & Building sector
- Previous experience in retail, trade sales or the building industry
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- A self-motivated attitude with a strong team focus
- Energy, initiative and a positive “can do” attitude
- Forklift licence desirable but not essential
- A willingness to learn and develop across multiple departments
Benefits:
- Career opportunities across the Sunshine Mitre 10 Group
- Significant staff discounts on offer
- Great employee benefits through health & wellbeing programs
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Be rewarded with a great work life balance
Trade/General Retail Position in Port Macquarie employer: Sunshine Mitre 10
At Sunshine Mitre 10, we pride ourselves on being more than just an employer; we are a family that has been deeply rooted in the Queensland community since 1910. Our dynamic and supportive work culture fosters personal and professional growth, offering extensive development opportunities and significant staff discounts, all while ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Join us as a Trade Account Manager and make a meaningful impact in a fun, engaging environment where your contributions truly matter.
