Ideal Electrical Suppliers Looking for Trade Counter Sales – Hamilton at Hamilton Central, Waikato Full Time

About the opportunity 
Always wanted to get into Customer Service/Sales? Due to an internal promotion, our team in Hamilton are on the hunt for a reliable and energetic Trade Counter Sales person to join us to support our customers (mainly electricians) across the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Reporting to the Branch Manager, your role is pivotal in supporting our customers by recommending suitable products, providing relevant quotes based on their needs, and offering top class customer service.

Although some experience in trade counter sales or customer service is an advantage, more than anything – we are looking for someone with the right attitude.  You’ll be willing to get stuck in with all aspects of counter sales in our branch. Having previous electrical and/or trade knowledge would be a plus point but is not essential; what’s important is a “can-do” attitude. We work together as a team and in doing so, we chip in wherever possible just to get the job done.

You’ll bring excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work well under pressure, natural attention to detail and experience in working with numerical data. Our preferred candidate holds a clean restricted or full driver’s licence and enjoys constant learning and improvement. If you have initiative, bring a level of maturity and a positive approach, work well in a team and independently, we would love to hear from you.

In this role some of your key responsibilities will include:

• Serving customers over the counter, phone and email re: sales orders and enquiries
• Sourcing products to suit customer’s needs, returns and credits 
• Picking goods and collection of cash/payment from counter customers
• Supporting the maintenance of branch standards (stock, cleanliness, shelves, etc)
• Receiving, unpacking and inspecting incoming goods in a timely manner
• Delivering items to customers on time, providing accurate paperwork with goods
• General administration of all stock data and records, and merchandising duties
• Ensuring Health & Safety protocols are adhered to at all times.  

 The hours of work for this role are Monday to Friday, 7.30am – 5.00pm and approximately one rostered Saturday each month, from 8.00am – 12noon. 

A career with Ideal Electrical provides a wide range of career opportunities for anyone displaying a great attitude and work ethic, including ongoing professional development with a mix of online and on-the-job learning.

When you join our team we offer birthday leave, and after 3 months service, the opportunity to access holiday homes at affordable rates and subsidised healthcare. As the world embraces solar solutions, prioritizes sustainability, and moves into electric-based transport options, it’s an exciting time to join the Team at Ideal! 

Our team members in Hamilton are a hard-working, fun team who are willing to support you, so that we can best support our customers. If you like the prospect of building strong relationships with our team and our awesome customers, then don’t delay – come and join us!

About Ideal Electrical Suppliers
For over 85 years the team at Ideal Electrical have provided outstanding customer service and solutions to professionals in the electrical wholesaling industry. Our extensive nationwide network from Whangarei to Invercargill services the electrical supply needs of the residential, commercial and industrial sectors, providing technologically advanced products in lighting, data and solar.

While we are part of the Rexel Group – a world leader in the distribution of electrical and data supplies – a sense of community is important to all of us, which is why in 2019 we established the Ideal Foundation. The foundation has two key aims – to work with disadvantaged and vulnerable groups within New Zealand, and to protect the natural environment.

Please note – applicants MUST HAVE citizenship, residency, or valid working rights in New Zealand.