Description:
Blackwoods is a leading provider of industrial and safety products, committed to delivering exceptional service and value to our customers. We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Trade Store Manager to join our team and lead our regional branch operation in Rockhampton, QLD.
As a Trade Store Manager, you will be responsible for managing and leading a regional branch operation and trade store. Your primary focus will be on maximizing profitability, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. You will achieve these goals by fostering an engaged workforce and promoting a safety-first culture.
Your key responsibilities:
- Conduct performance development planning and manage employee performance
- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and company policies
- Recruit, induct, and train new employees
- Coach and mentor employees to identify market opportunities and organizational improvements
- Align operational plans with strategic goals
- Supervise branch activities, review performance data, and implement improvement plans
- Develop and monitor sales, expense, and profit budgets
- Manage branch assets and ensure efficient stock levels
- Develop and maintain relationships with key customers and suppliers
- Support promotional activities and ensure excellent customer service
What you’ll bring to the team:
- Tertiary qualifications in Business Management or a related discipline (desired) or equivalent business experience
- Minimum of a car license
- Prior experience in a management role
- Exceptional communication skills and high-level customer service expectations
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking abilities
- People management, strategy development, operations, and financial management & customer relationship management
Why Our Team Enjoys Being Part of Blackwoods:
To ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and celebrated, we offer a range of benefits, including:
- Team member discount card to use at Kmart, Bunnings, Target, Officeworks & OnePass
- Highly successful Refer-A-Friend program – to earn up to $2,000 for each referral!
- Further Wesfarmers discounted offers from over 300 corporate partners
- Attractive Wesfarmers share plans every year
- A range of diversity and well-being initiatives
- Onsite parking and more!
A career with Blackwoods will offer you rewarding experiences and opportunities for growth and development. We have a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where our team members care about each other and enjoy building meaningful connections.
NEXT STEPS
If you meet most of the criteria listed above and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application today. We will be contacting suitable candidates in the next two weeks so apply fast to avoid missing out!
As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you will be required to undertake background checks (which may include a pre-employment medical assessment involving drug & alcohol testing).
Blackwoods also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.
OUR STORY
Blackwoods is Australia’s leading supplier of industrial and safety supplies. For over 140 years, we have supported businesses big and small with our range of over 300,000 products from the world’s best brands. From the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the railway and your local mechanic, we supply what our customers need when they need it, along with unparalleled expertise and service from our passionate team.
With a national footprint of over 50 branches and 6 Distribution Centres, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Being a part of the Wesfarmers group, also means that we have endless opportunities to make a difference, so join us, and let’s help more people build a better Australia.