About this role
<h3><strong>About the Role</strong></h3> <p> </p> <p>Ready to take ownership of your own patch and really make it your own?</p> <p>We’re on the lookout for a <strong>high-energy Trade Account Manager</strong> who thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and turning leads into long-term partnerships.</p> <p>This isn’t a “manage an existing book” type of role - it’s about <strong>creating something from the ground up</strong>. You’ll be out in the market, connecting with builders and tradies, uncovering new business, and cementing K&B Mitre 10 as a go-to trade partner.</p> <p>With continued investment in our trade offering, there’s never been a better time to join the business and make your mark. Based out of<strong> Torrensville</strong> office your focus will be growing our footprint across all of SA, driving new business and strengthening our presence in market.</p> <p> </p> <hr> <h3> </h3> <h3><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></h3> <p> </p> <p>This is a hands-on, field-based role where no two days look the same. You’ll be:</p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Building strong, credible relationships with builders, contractors and trade professionals</li> <li>Identifying gaps in the market and actively pursuing new business opportunities</li> <li>Growing your territory from the ground up - converting prospects into loyal customers</li> <li>Promoting our range of timber and hardware solutions, tailored to customer needs</li> <li>Managing the full sales cycle from initial conversation through to close</li> <li>Collaborating closely with internal teams to deliver a seamless customer experience</li> <li>Keeping a pulse on competitor activity, pricing and market trends</li> <li>Preparing quotes, proposals and presentations that win business</li> <li>Tracking performance, forecasting, and sharing insights with leadership</li> </ul> <p> </p> <hr> <h3> </h3> <h3><strong>What You’ll Bring</strong></h3> <p> </p> <p>You’re someone who’s naturally curious, commercially minded, and loves being out on the road building connections.</p> <p> </p> <p>You’ll also bring:</p> <p> </p> <ul style="list-style-type:disc"> <li>Experience in trade sales (timber, hardware, building materials or similar highly regarded)</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and focused mindset</li> <li>A genuine ability to win new business and grow a customer base from scratch</li> <li>Strong relationship-building skills - you’re someone people trust and want to work with</li> <li>Confidence in influencing, negotiating and closing deals</li> <li>A proactive, self-driven approach with a strong results focus</li> <li>The ability to quickly build product knowledge and credibility in the market</li> <li>Comfort using CRM systems to manage pipeline and track activity</li> <li>A current driver’s licence and willingness to travel across your territory</li> </ul> <p> </p> <hr> <h3> </h3> <h3><strong>Why Join K&B Mitre 10</strong></h3> <p> </p> <p>We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging: </p> <p> </p> <p>🏖️ Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually </p> <p>📚 Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities </p> <p>👶 Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers </p> <p>🌈 Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion </p> <p>⚖️ Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025) </p> <p>🧠 Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia </p> <p>🏡 Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited </p> <p> </p> <h3><strong>Ready to Apply?</strong></h3> <p>If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and thrive in a dynamic trade environment, we’d love to hear from you.</p> <p>👉 Apply now and become a key part of the Torrensville Trade Centre team!</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color:white">#INHT #LI-KB1</span></p>