Category Specialist

At Bunnings, you’ll make a positive difference to our business and beyond.

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand and a major supplier to project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry. Operating from a network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites, and online, Bunnings caters for consumer and commercial customers.

By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will have the opportunity to grow, develop, have fun and make a positive difference - to our customers and the communities where we live and work.

About the role

Our Commercial team are now looking for an Category Specialist who can forge strong business relationships with key stakeholders and help drive our success in the NSW Region. As we continue to grow and invest in our Commercial offering now has never been a better time to progress your career within Bunnings.

This unique BDM / Segment Sales Specialist role is focused on re-activating, developing, and identifying new clients with potential to secure business for our Frame and Truss Manufacturing sites in NSW. With Frame and Truss Manufacturing operating in Minto, Warnervale, Unanderra, Hallam, Truganina and Wacol you will be a key figure in the success of the New South Wales team.

What’s involved:
To be successful in this role you can expect to personally develop strategies and plans in order to target growth opportunities, establish new relationships whilst repairing old ones. You will have a strong knowledge of the industry whilst having confidence in Cold calling, Client visits and though an ability to read building plans is not essential it would be beneficial.

If this is you, then this is your opportunity to join a high performing friendly team. Reporting directly to the Category Specialist Manager, you are a knowledgeable and experienced sales professional who can confidently engage in supporting and converting new business opportunities ensuring that our customers receive the most appropriate, value-added solutions that suit their business needs.

Who we're looking for:
In this role, you will drive and execute the strategic sales plans of Bunnings through use of your expertise and knowledge in our large range of products and services. You will work collaboratively with our other members of the Bunnings team ensuring that our customers are provided with the very best Price, Range and Service.

You’ll need:

- To leverage our existing database of clients and drive new opportunities
- Develop, implement, and manage a budget that is aligned to company expectations
- Engage with various Builders in NSW.
- Build strategic insights and plan around new business opportunities
- Develop and execute strategies to address local opportunities and combat competitor activities

We’re here to support you.

You’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

There's so much on offer when you're part of our Bunnings team with benefits including:
- Our flexible and informal work environment which helps bring balance between work and home.- Team discount at Bunnings, OnePass and with other Wesfarmers retailers including Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Catch.- Discounts from corporate partners (such as private health insurance, gyms, car rental) and cost price food and drinks at our Bunnings café.- 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender, annual flu vaccinations and health checks.- The opportunity to create a real difference in your local community and environment.

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter.