Trade Specialist

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart

• Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave

• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender

• Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

• We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

About the role:  

As a Trade Specialist with Bunnings, you’ll be joining our family of diverse, fun and passionate team members. By working with our trade customers, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and develop skills in relationship building, high volume inventory management and logistics whilst being a key component of your warehouse’s commercial growth. You can expect to manage a large portfolio of clients from residential builders to carpenters, plumbers and electricians, whilst also building relationships with local organisations.

What’s involved:  

• Provide our customers with the best experience, with a focus on trade products

• Be responsible for our customer management and quoting systems

• Generate future sales leads and maintain relationships within your local area

• Be part of a supportive and inclusive team who make a difference to the community and have fun along the way 

Who we’re looking for:

We’re on the lookout for a team member who is passionate about helping others and is keen to learn and grow. You’ll have an interest in trade products and an understanding of how to drive sales within a retail environment. Experience in the industry is always a plus, however we will give you all the skills you’ll need and show you the ropes. 

The Trade Specialist role offers an opportunity for further growth at Bunnings with multiple pathways available into areas such as Quoting, Account Management, Business Development and many more.

 You’ll need:  

• A genuine passion for sales and customer service  

• To be able to approach, connect and confidently interact with customers

• An eagerness to learn about products and services    

• Attention to detail with use of computers systems – email, quoting, CRM’s

• To act with integrity, be safe and do your best  

When you’re ready to give this opportunity a Red Hot Go, all you’ll need to do is:

• Submit an application and complete an online chat interview(20 minutes)

• If successful, next step includes an online video interview(15 minutes)

• If you’re a match, we’ll invite you to an onsite meet and greet with our leaders(20 minutes)

Nau mai, haere mai - you’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates all voices, perspectives, and contributions and reflects the communities we serve across Aotearoa. We value te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, and we respect the whenua we do business on.

Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.

We’re all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team’s here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to help. If you’ve got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don’t quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you. For support, contact us atjobs@bunnings.co.nz.

Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together. If you’re ready to have a go, apply today.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.

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