Tradelink is a member of the publicly listed Crane Group offering a range of development opportunities for our team members.  Through our Network of over 220 branches across Australia with 2000+ team members we provide a secure career, supportive team environment and training to support your development. 

We specialise in the plumbing/hardware building industry – providing customers with a broad range of products, through retail and trade outlets. 

Tradelink offers:

• Paid Parental Leave;
• Team Incentives;
• Competitive Salary;
• Extensive career opportunities;
• Structured Training and Development (Cert II, III & IV in Retail/Transport and Distribution) and
• Formal annual performance reviews.

We are always looking for people with experience or who are willing to be trained in our branches.  Please register your interest by emailing your resume to jobs@tradelink.com.au.  Your application will be forwarded to the Regional Manager in your area for their consideration.

All current oportunities

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Branch Managers

Reporting to a Regional Manager this role has accountability for profits and customer service within the branch.  They lead their team with a focus on sales, costs, assets, service and people. Branch Managers understand the market and competitor activity and use this knowledge to develop a Business Unit Development Plan and monitor their performance against the plan. They are also responsible (with the Regional Mgr) for developing a competent team, and coaching team members on performance goals and targets.

Assistant Managers

Reporting to the Branch Manager (BM), this role supports the smooth operations of the branch, and when required, performs the Branch Manager’s function or the Inventory Controller’s work. They also have a shared responsibility (with the BM) for maximizing profitability, customer service, developing a competent team.

Service Drivers and Truck Drivers

The Service Driver delivers customer orders in full, on time, in a friendly and efficient manner.  They prioritise daily deliveries according to customer needs and delivery locations, deliver goods, return goods (where applicable) and complete all documentation.

Drivers establish good customer relationships, obtain orders, collect feedback and report this back to management.  They ensure their vehicles are well maintained.

Cadets (Traineeships)

Our Cadets join our organisation with the understanding that over a period of two years they will be exposed to opportunities in all aspects of our branch and support operations.  All training will take place whilst the Cadet is a full time employee fulfilling normal job roles throughout the business.

Our cadet program will incorporate Accredited Certificate Training and leading to a nationally recognised qualification.  At the completion of the Cadet program successful graduates will be positioned to continue their studies in Retail Management and be considered for Management opportunities.

Successful applicants will need to have:

• Completion of either year 12 or an equivalent course of study,
• Experience in front line customer service/sales, preferably gained in either a trade-oriented/fast food or retail business,
• Held leadership roles in school/sporting teams or in the community,
• A willingness and ability to develop technical skills and
• A preparedness to work in a trade oriented business environment and a willingness to move to different branch locations.

Showroom Sales Consultants

The Showroom Sales Consultant builds a rapport with customers, assists with product selection, identifies up-selling opportunities, and promotes new products and services.  They produce sales plans and set sales targets in conjunction with the Branch Manager.

Candidates will need to demonstrate a strong retail sales background, an interest in the industry, be dedicated to ensuring a high level of customer service within the showroom. Have confidence in closing the sale, be a team player with a vivacious personality and be looking for a long-term career opportunity.

Account Managers (Sales Representatives)

Reporting to the Regional Manager, this role has accountability for generating sales growth and profits from allocated and new key accounts.  You are required to develop sales and call cycle plans, and monitor performance against these plans. You also have a shared responsibility (with your Manager) for ensuring the fulfilment of service and price commitments to customers.
Inventory Controllers

Reporting to the Branch Manager, this role is responsible for Purchasing & Inventory management functions within the branch.  The Branch Inventory Controller (BIC) is also responsible for improved efficiency in stock receipting, customer special order procurement, reconciling of supplier returns and warehouse product location maintenance.

Other duties are performed in accordance with the Branch Assistant Position Description.

Inventory Supervisors

Reporting to the Branch Manager, this role is responsible for customer demand and supplier order management improvements, and improved inventory accuracy in the branch. The Central Purchasing Manager (CPM) however will perform the majority of the purchasing functions.  The Inventory Supervisor is also responsible for improved efficiency in stock receipting, customer special orders and assist with supplier returns, and the general warehouse product locating and maintenance.

Other duties as per the Branch Assistant Position Description.

Branch Assistants

The Branch Assistant provides fast, attentive and accurate service and product knowledge to all customers.  The role contributes directly to profit through direct customer contact, processing sales orders and ensuring all documentation is completed correctly in accordance with company standards and ensuring a safe and clean work environment.

Previous exposure to Building/Plumbing product knowledge will see you exceed in this role.