Trade Sales Representative

Giide
Brisbane QLDFull time

Listed 18 Feb 2026

  1. No cold calling or KPI pressure - inbound trade enquiries only, Stable salary
  2. Full training in aluminium systems - become technical expert builders rely on
  3. 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?

  1. $65-75k base salary - stable earnings and future opportunities
  2. Inbound enquiries only - established customers come to you, in person and over the phone. zero cold calling
  3. Become a technical expert - full training in aluminium systems and construction applications
  4. Monday-Friday - no overtime or weekends
  5. First class work environment at recently fit-out Morningside facility
  6. No KPI pressure - measured on service quality, not sales volume
  7. 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:

  1. Confident with tradies and contractors
  2. Strong attention to detail
  3. Comfortable learning technical information
  4. Reliable and team-oriented
  5. 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

  1. $65-75k + super (based on experience)
  2. Permanent full-time, Mon-Fri
  3. 4 weeks annual leave + entitlements from day 1
  4. Comprehensive product training + mentoring
  5. 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:

  1. Like helping customers solve real problems
  2. Enjoy learning technical details
  3. Prefer quality interactions over high-volume transactions
  4. Want predictable hours and stable work
  5. 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.