Reclaimed Timber Sales Consultant
Location: Canberra, ACT
Company: Thor's Hammer
Type: Full-time
About Us
Thor's Hammer has been recycling timber since 1994, transforming reclaimed Australian hardwoods into high-quality architectural products, custom joinery, and bespoke furniture. Based in Canberra, we've built a strong reputation for excellent craftspersonship and environmental responsibility.
Our products range from custom furniture and finely crafted entry doors to recycled flooring, decking, posts, and beams - each piece designed to give timber a second life. With a newly expanded workshop and a beautiful heritage showroom, we're continuing to grow and innovate.
The Opportunity
We're looking for a Reclaimed Timber Sales Consultant to join our team. In this dynamic, client-facing role, you'll collaborate with builders, architects, renovators, and homeowners to bring their visions to life. Working with our wide range of sustainable, recycled timber products, you'll take projects from concept through design and quoting, and into production.
Key Responsibilities
* Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and develop creative solutions in recycled timbers
* Quote recycled timber for projects from residential to larger construction and commercial scale
* Sell our range of high quality furniture and customise it to client requirements
* Quote bespoke furniture and built-in joinery with the help of our designers and joinery manager
* Maintain strong client relationships with exceptional service
* Support sales by leveraging your industry network and contacts
* Liaise with our designers and production team to ensure smooth project handover
* Stay informed on industry trends and timber innovations
About You
* Passionate about sustainable timbers and excited to work with high-quality, environmentally friendly products
* Goal-oriented, with a passion for sales and the motivation to contribute to team and personal sales targets
* A skilled communicator and active listener, with the ability to understand and interpret client needs and ensure our clients receive exactly what they are looking for
* Detail-oriented with the ability to translate customer concepts into clear instructions for our timber machinists and joiners. You would have the help of our designers on more complex projects.
* Proven success in previous roles
Experience & Skills
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a sales or similiar customer-focused role
* Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn new skills & knowledge quickly
* Organised, with strong general computer skills (experience with Google suite & Mac computers preferred)
* Basic knowledge of AutoCAD or similar design software acceptable, with willingness to develop proficiency
* Understanding of furniture/building construction and relevant industry terminology, and able to learn relevant technical information quickly
* An eye for detail
* Strong organisational skills, with excellent time management and multitasking ability
* Hands-on experience in a timber trade or other practical area would be considered positively in this position
Working Environment
Our workspace is located in the beautifully refurbished 1954 Tip Top Bakery building in Griffith, ACT. The site features a light-filled showroom, an upstairs gallery, and a large, well-equipped workshop fitted with modern machinery, including a 5-axis CNC that's expanding our furniture-making capabilities.
You'll work Monday to Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm), with some Saturday morning shifts (10:00am – 2:00pm). We aim for 2 Saturdays per month, if you want to work more Saturdays it will be reflected in your salary.
This is a unique opportunity to work with beautiful recycled hardwoods alongside a passionate team of artisans dedicated to sustainable craft.
Remuneration
The starting salary for this position is $70,000 – $90,000 per annum, plus superannuation and performance-based bonuses.
High performers have the potential to be significantly rewarded through our monthly sales bonus structure. Details of the bonus structure will be provided to shortlisted candidates.
We are open to applicants with a wide range of industry experience, which is reflected in the broad salary range. Essential requirements include a strong motivation to quickly master the specific knowledge of our industry and a high commitment to achieving outstanding sales results.