Trade Sales Representative
Giide Brisbane QLD
Key points we found
- Support builders and contractors with aluminium window, door and screen systems.
- Provide technical advice, prepare quotes, and manage orders.
- Work in a stable environment with no cold calling or KPI pressure.
- No cold calling or KPI pressure - inbound trade enquiries only, Stable salary
- Full training in aluminium systems - become technical expert builders rely on
- Mon-Fri 7:30-4:30pm, Morningside, 40+ year established business
Sell aluminium systems to builders who already want to buy. No cold calling, no pressure targets. Learn a technical trade from the inside. Monday-Friday, Morningside.
The Opportunity Brisbane Aluminium is recruiting a Trade Sales Representative for their Morningside facility. Support builders and contractors with aluminium window, door and screen systems - provide technical advice, prepare quotes, and manage orders.
Giide is recruiting this role on behalf of Brisbane Aluminium.
Why This Role?
- $65-75k base salary - stable earnings and future opportunities
- Inbound enquiries only - established customers come to you, in person and over the phone. zero cold calling
- Become a technical expert - full training in aluminium systems and construction applications
- Monday-Friday - no overtime or weekends
- First class work environment at recently fit-out Morningside facility
- No KPI pressure - measured on service quality, not sales volume
- 40+ year Brisbane business - stable, established customer base
What You'll Do
50% Trade counter & phone support - advise on products, specs, and building requirements
30% Quoting & estimating - prepare quotes for residential and commercial projects
20% Order management - process orders, coordinate supply, liaise with fabricators
You'll work with: Builders, contractors, aluminium fabricators, architects, and internal teams (warehouse, delivery, purchasing).
This is technical sales - learn product specifications, Australian Standards, glass compatibility, and installation requirements. Your expertise becomes your value.
Who We're Looking For IDEAL: 1-3 years in customer-facing roles within building materials, trade supply, hardware, or construction.
ALSO WELCOME: Career changers from retail management, hospitality, technical support, or administration with strong customer service skills.
Must-haves:
- Confident with tradies and contractors
- Strong attention to detail
- Comfortable learning technical information
- Reliable and team-oriented
- Basic computer skills
Bonus: Construction knowledge, experience reading plans, building materials background, forklift licence (can be obtained).
About Brisbane Aluminium
40+ year Brisbane supplier specializing in aluminium windows, security screens, shower screens, and commercial glazing. We supply builders, contractors and fabricators across South East Queensland.
The reality: Small, experienced team. Established customer base of repeat builders and fabricators. Technical advice valued over cheapest price. Locally-owned with low staff turnover.
What's Included
- $65-75k + super (based on experience)
- Permanent full-time, Mon-Fri
- 4 weeks annual leave + entitlements from day 1
- Comprehensive product training + mentoring
- Trade counter and office-based role
Your Learning Path
Months 1-3: Learn products, shadow team, handle basic enquiries
Months 3-6: Manage standard quotes independently, build customer relationships
Months 6-12: Become product expert, handle complex technical enquiries
12+ months: Deep technical expertise, potential to specialise in commercial or fabrication
Why This Is Different
This isn't typical sales:
❌ No cold calling - inbound only
❌ No commission volatility - stable salary
❌ No pressure targets - quality focus
❌ No late nights/weekends
✅ Established customers contact you
✅ Solve technical problems, not convince people to buy
✅ Build expertise, become trusted advisor
✅ Long-term relationships over transactions
You'll Thrive If You:
- Like helping customers solve real problems
- Enjoy learning technical details
- Prefer quality interactions over high-volume transactions
- Want predictable hours and stable work
- Value expertise and craftsmanship
You won't like this if: You need high-pressure sales, uncapped commission, or get bored by technical details.
Apply Now Submit your resume or call Giide for a confidential chat: ************
Giide is recruiting on behalf of Brisbane Aluminium. As this is a permanent position only candidates with full work rights are able to be considered.
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