Trade Support Team Member- Wanaka

The role:Working as part of a busy office team, our Trade Support specialists are the concierges of the construction industry. Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Builders, and our own Account Managers will turn to you for support. Whatever they need, you will learn to find, price, and order.You will be required to work simultaneously on a range of tasks, often independently with minimal instruction:Research and gather product information and present to sales teams or customersRespond to phone & email enquiriesProvide detailed information and advice to customers, suppliers, and staffProcess quotes, orders, and salesDeliver accurate and timely reporting on contracts, orders, and sales.What you will bring:Formal training or experience will be an advantage but not necessary.We will be looking for the following range of interpersonal and soft skills to do the job brilliantly.Very organised with meticulous attention to detailAbility to work on multiple tasks to tight deadlinesIndustry knowledge is a plus but a willingness to learn is a mustA team playerStrong written and verbal communication skillsOutstanding phone manner and etiquetteWhat can we offer you?This role is an entry-point into the booming construction industry. Our hope is that the Trade Support Team is the incubator of the next wave of industry leaders.PlaceMakers offer an exciting and challenging stepping-stone to help you succeed through development, training, and internal opportunities.Development pathways from this role include:Frame & Truss: x3 of our current F&T team started in Trade Support.Estimating: x2 of our current Estimating team started in Trade Support.Account Management: x4 of our current Account Managers started in Trade Support.Trade Sales Management: x1 - Our current Sales Manager started in Trade Support.Accounts & AdministrationWe are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business!