Technical Specialist: Welding, Gas & Abrasives - Brisbane Qld - Remote

• Great salary package, employee benefits, incentives, company shares & more!
• Enjoy perks like work life balance, hybrid flexibility, and company vehicle
• Join an iconic Wesfarmers business, leaders in Industrial & Safety supplies

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Are you a dynamic and driven professional looking for an exciting opportunity to join our team of Technical Specialists? Look no further! We have a fantastic opening at our Carole Park QLD office (or our other locations in the Greater Brisbane area) that you won't want to miss!

We are seeking an experienced individual who excels in the supply, sales, and delivery of customer solutions in the welding, gas, and abrasives industry. If you have a passion for these products and a track record of success, then this is the role for you.

As part of our team, you will work closely with our sales and customer care teams to provide exceptional value and solutions to our valued customers.

Reporting directly to the Team Leader, your role will involve:

• Building, developing, and fostering existing and new customer relationships by leveraging your expertise to identify and deliver solutions to their everyday needs
• Providing technical sales support for welding, gas, and abrasives products, from identifying the right products to delivering customised solutions in collaboration with account managers and vendors
• Maintaining an opportunity pipeline, providing performance reports, market insights, and customer feedback to drive growth
• Sharing your product knowledge, expertise through training and support to our sales and customer service teams
• Building and nurturing strong relationships with customers and vendors by delivering top-notch technical expertise
• Assisting with quote and tender responses, including recommending the best products for specific requirements
• Contributing to cross-functional projects and initiatives to drive innovation and excellence

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Experience in delivering technical expertise in the welding, gas, and abrasives industry or a similar hands-on fabrication background
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders, negotiate effectively, and influence outcomes
• Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks to deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to collaborate, build positive relationships across different functions within the organisation
• A desire to work face-to-face with customers, providing them with tailored technical solutions
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with knowledge of CRM systems being highly regarded

Don't miss this incredible opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a real impact within our team and our customers!

OUR CULTURE & BENEFITS

A career with Blackwoods will offer you rewarding experiences and opportunities for growth and development. We have a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where our team members care about each other and enjoy building meaningful connections.

To ensure our employees feel valued, supported, and celebrated, we provide a range of employee benefits including:

• Attractive permanent salary package and incentives
• A Tool of Trade company vehicle
• Flexible and hybrid working, with access to our ‘All Can Flex’ program
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks’ additional annual leave
• Attractive Wesfarmers share plans every year
• Highly successful Refer-A-Friend program – to earn up to $2,000 for each referral!
• Generous paid parental leave policy
• Regular team events, celebrations and BBQs
• Team member discount card to use at Kmart, Bunnings, Target & Officeworks
• Further Wesfarmers discounted offers from over 300 corporate partners
• Free onsite free parking and more!

YOUR NEXT STEPS

If you meet most of the criteria listed above and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application today. We will be contacting suitable candidates as we receive them.

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you may be required to undertake background checks (which may include a police check, a pre-employment medical assessment; and/or drug & alcohol testing) as part of your application process.

Blackwoods also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.

OUR STORY

Blackwoods is Australia’s leading supplier of industrial and safety supplies. For over 140 years, we have supported businesses big and small with our range of over 300,000 products from the world’s best brands. From the Sydney Harbour Bridge to the railway and your local mechanic, we supply what our customers need when they need it, along with unparalleled expertise and service from our passionate team.

With a national footprint of over 50 branches and 6 Distribution Centres, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Being a part of the Wesfarmers group, also means that we have endless opportunities to make a difference, so join us, and let’s help more people build a better Australia.