Sales Team member - builder's hardware

Barwon Timber is the leading timber and building product supplier to trade builders in Geelong and the surrounding region. We supply and provide a broad range of products and services to our customer base who cover the commercial, domestic and retail building sectors.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a 2IC Sales Team member in our hardware store. 

The purpose of this role is to support our Team Leader to lead and manage the operations of the hardware division, focusing on improving sales and ensuring we continue to provide excellent service and knowledge to our customers.   Building product knowledge and experience is essential.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Ensure we continue to provide excellent customer service.

• Assist the Team Leader to manage the operations of the department, including stock replenishment, store presentation and order picking and packing.

• Assist with the administrative tasks of the department including but not limited to goods receipting, staff rostering and other tasks as directed. 

• Assist the Team Leader to implement plans, strategies and procedures to help deliver sales targets.

• Work across teams and areas of the group of businesses. 

• Contribution to team and business culture and business values.

This position will assist in the running of the hardware store in the absence of the Team Leader. This includes rostering and other tasks typically fulfilled by the Team Leader. This position is full time on site and will include Saturday work as rostered.

Skills and experience

To support your success in this role, you will have:

• Experience in the hardware or building industry

• A proven track record in sales, customer service and relationship building

• The ability to work to and achieve sales targets

• Well-developed communication, numeracy, literacy and digital skills

• The ability and desire to learn and apply new skills and knowledge

• Ability to build, lead and motivate a diverse team

Barwon Timber is a wholly independent, family owned and operated business which values its people and the contribution they make. If successful in this position you can enjoy:

• A permanent full-time position

• Opportunity for growth and development within a supportive family business

• An Employee Reward Program and Team Rewards Program

• Employee Assistance Program

• Very competitive and attractive salary package

• Enjoyable working environment

• The opportunity to work across sales areas and broaden your knowledge

• On site parking and landscaped gardens

If you’re an energetic and hands-on individual with a can-do attitude, we’d love to hear from you!