Trade Support Team Member - Auckland North Hub

Overview

As a Trade Support Team Member, you’ll be the heartbeat of the branch providing essential support and clear communication across our trade operations. You’ll work closely with Account Managers, trade customers, and suppliers to ensure a seamless experience and help to build a team culture that nails the basics. With a flexible, can-do attitude, you’ll manage customer inquiries, offer product advice, prepare quotes and pricing, and find solutions to meet customer needs. This is a permanent full-time role based at PlaceMakers Wairau Park assisting our Account Managers and Trade Customers across North Auckland offering 40 hours per week Monday to Friday.

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

About You

To succeed in this role, you will be more than just a sales support person, you’ll be a natural communicator and relationship builder who understands the needs of our trade customers. Your experience in the building or construction industry, combined with strong knowledge of building materials and products, means you know how to connect with builders, can identify opportunities, and act as a trusted advisor to deliver tailored solutions and assistance that make a real impact while keeping our customers at the heart of everything you do.

Join Us

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. If this role interests you but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

Pre-employment checks

Pre-employment checks will include references, a medical assessment, drug and alcohol testing, a criminal background check, and confirmation of your legal right to work in New Zealand indefinitely.

We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.

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