South Pacific Welding Group (SPW) is Australia's leading welding equipment supplier. Partnered with BOC the world leader in gases, engineering and healthcare as members of Linde PLC. We are experts in innovation and present a diverse range of products and services to the wider business community. SPW ensure our customers get performance and reliability from our products and services and we achieve this through our great people.
About the role
Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity to join a leading welding and industrial supplies company? We are seeking a talented full-time Sales Assistant Industrial / Trade to join our team in our Cairns Store. In this role, you will be responsible for providing exceptional customer service and sales support to a diverse range of industrial and trade customers.
This hands‑on role includes order entry, stock management, customer service, problem‑solving and some heavy lifting. You'll need to be accurate, show good initiative and be comfortable handling sales both in person and over the phone. Strong computer skills are essential and experience with SAP is a bonus.
What you'll be doing
* Provide excellent customer service via email, phone & face‑to‑face interactions.
* Responsibility includes development and upkeep of in-store displays and promotional material, stock management and store upkeep, dispatching and receiving goods.
* Undertake product demonstrations, promotion and upselling of new products and initiatives.
* Responsible for safe manual handling of gas cylinders, yard operations including forklift work.
* Comply with Company Policy and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.
What we're looking for
* You enjoy face‑to‑face customer interactions, display confidence and eagerness in presenting our wide product and service range to our customers.
* You possess excellent time‑management and communication skills.
* Previous retail sales experience would be highly regarded.
* You come with industrial and safety equipment knowledge and experience (purely desirable).
* Welding process knowledge and experience would be beneficial.
* You are keen to learn & progress within a global company.
Work Hours
Mon‑Fri 7:30am‑4:00pm
What we offer
* Competitive salary and sales incentive.
* Ongoing training and development opportunities.
* Discounted product purchases.
* Opportunities for career progression.
* A collaborative and friendly team culture.
We embrace equal opportunities for all employees and believe that our people are our greatest asset. We understand the importance of bringing different perspectives, lenses and experiences to our workplace and are committed to building and supporting an inclusive workforce that truly reflects the global communities we operate within. If you only meet some of the experience / criteria, we would still like to hear from you.
About us
South Pacific Welding Group is a leading supplier of welding, safety, and industrial supplies across Australia. With over 50 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our commitment to exceptional customer service and our extensive product range. Join our team and be a part of our continued growth and success.
Apply now
The recruitment process includes pre‑employment checks including but not limited to Police/Background and Medical appropriate to the role.
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