Trade Centre Manager

Join one of Australia’s most trusted brands
- Access to a range of great product discounts
- Be part of a supportive and flexible culture

**So much good. So let’s make it better.**

You might not have heard of us, but we're sure you know the high-quality brands and products we’ve been distributing to the building industry for almost 40 years.

With 25 locations across Australia, Lincoln Sentry is a proud part of the DuluxGroup family so we can support you as you grow with us. And while work is important, our top priority is to ensure you stay safe on the job, and get home to the people who matter most.

We’re really proud of all we’ve achieved over the years. But we’ve really only scratched the surface. Join us as a Trade Centre Manager and help us as we take something great and make it better.

**Your opportunity**

We are seeking a Trade Centre Manager to join one of our Lincoln Sentry Trade Centre's located in Lonsdale.

As a Trade Centre Manager for Lincoln Sentry, you will support its smooth and efficient running through a range of customer, staff, and sales focused responsibilities. There is also a significant warehousing/inventory control component to this role, Lonsdale is our largest and busiest trade centre

Day to day you’ll be working closely with our close knit, passionate team on the shop floor - selling and promoting our range of products to achieve sales targets. You will work 38 hours per week, 7:30am - 4:00pm Monday - Thursday and finish Friday's at 2pm

You’ll use your knowledge and skills to ensure a seamless customer experience covering in store activities such as:
**Responsibilities**
- Leading a team of trade sales and warehousing staff, providing ongoing training and support
- Manage day to day trade centre and warehousing operations
- Trade counter sales & service
- Inventory control, stock management, merchandising, marketing activity and improving customer service standards
- Participate in cycle counts and stock takes
- Be proactive with our Safety and Sustainability requirements
- Financial Management of the branch - full P&L responsibilities

**What you’ll bring**

This is a busy role, so you’ll need to be reliable, committed and have great attention to detail to succeed. As an engaged and proactive team leader you’ll pick things up quickly and maximise the potential of your team.
- Ability to work well within a team focusing on servicing existing business relationships
- Developing new business opportunities
- Strong customer service skills
- Warehousing experience/knowledge is essential
- A good level of physical fitness and the ability to lift up to 20kgs occasionally
- High numeracy skills and strong attention to detail
- Good computer skills, knowledge of SAP would be advantageous

But what’s most important is that you’re committed to doing good work, well. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with trustworthy people, so it’s important that you’re willing to work in a team environment. We’re also on a constant journey of growth, so you’ll need to have an open mind and be flexible to change.

**Why choose us?**

You know when you get to do good, quality work with people you actually like? It feels good, eh? At Lincoln Sentry, you’ll find no-nonsense people who get in and get it done. We roll up our sleeves, share the load, then head home, safe and sound.

Tegan loves working for Lincoln Sentry because it means she can achieve a healthy work-life balance as she raises her young family.
- “I’ve learned how to step back more here. I think it’s important to have a good work-life balance, and Lincoln Sentry is very supportive of that. You shouldn’t have to pull astronomical hours to get your job done. Here, you get all the tools and resources you need to find the balance that’s right for you.”_

We know you give a lot. So here’s some of what you’ll get in return:

- Industry-leading professional development programs
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary carers
- Total wellbeing support through our wellbeing app and our LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program
- Monthly Employee Celebration Program and Quarterly XCEED Program to recognise and reward your hard work
- Up to $1000 a year back on out-of-pocket medical expenses, through our ‘Gap Plan’
- ‘Supporting our Communities’ employee action day

Looking for more? If you want to step up, there’s space for you to learn and progress - at Lincoln Sentry, DuluxGroup and beyond. Realising your full potential starts here.

**Help us take something great and make it better**

There’s so much potential here for the taking.

We have the plan. Now we just need you.

We are proudly part of DuluxGroup, so one of our DuluxGroup team members will contact you throughout the recruitment process on behalf of Lincoln Sentry.

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