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General Information

Job Type
Permanent
Category
Supply Chain/Procurement
Business
PlaceMakers
Location
Southland
Job Reference
41388
Posted Date
02-Sep-2025
Closing Date
07-Oct-2025

Description

The role 
As the first point of contact at our Trade Counter and Showroom, you will interact daily with our customers who are the heart and soul of our Te Anau branch. You will also be responsible for the management of stock control and purchasing of inventory for the branch. 
Daily you will be responsible for –
  • Building and maintaining effective relationships with our customers by being solutions focused, offering product support and technical information
  • Monitoring and driving cycle count to ensure the accuracy of our inventory
  • Investigating any stock discrepancies and resolving items out of stock promptly
  • Merchandising and run instore promotions 
  • Processing and following up supplier credits
  • Managing provisional stock and supplier return
  • Assist customer with any returns or repairs 
  • Process sales at our Trade Counter
This is a permanent full-time role, Working Monday to Friday 8am-5pm. There will also be 1-2 rostered Saturday a month. This will be a morning shift only. 

About you:  
You will play an important role in capturing sales opportunities across the showroom therefore your passion for creating long-lasting customer relationships is an absolute must! 
  • Ideally you will have previous inventory experience or have a real passion and interest to learn
  • Practical experience in purchasing is ideal
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with people from all ages and backgrounds
  • Motivated, self-driven and able to work independently as well as in a close-knit team
  • Computer and numeracy knowledge
  • Great attention to detail and be organised 
  • Full driver licence is essential, and Forklift licence/experience is preferred 

Our Benefits:
  • Competitive hourly rate & Staff-buying privileges 
  • Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group
  • Employment Education Fund
  • Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Program 
  • Be part of a diverse and inclusive team 

Join Us: We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. If this role interests you but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test and a Criminal background check is required as well as the legal right to work in NZ indefinitely.

We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.