Retail Team Lead - Trade Sales

Location: Tauranga
Discipline: Sales and Marketing
Job type: Permanent
Salary: up to 76,000 depending on experience
Contact name: Josh Ciardelli

Job ref: 244
Published: 12 days ago
Startdate: 2026-07-29
Retail Team Lead - Trade Sales
Our client is seeking a Retail Team Lead to lead a busy trades department.  This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader.
 
The Role
Lead a High-Performing Trade Team focus on customer service, overseeing daily operations: supplying quality building materials and trade products to commercial customers and  contractors.  This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in building supplies, construction materials or trade retail who enjoys leading people.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week), including one weekend day on a roster.
About the Role
  • Lead, coach and develop a high-performing trade team.
  • Drive exceptional customer service and build lasting customer relationships.
  • Manage daily operations to ensure smooth and efficient workflows.
  • Oversee inventory accuracy, stock availability and order fulfilment.
  • Monitor departmental performance and achieve operational targets.
  • Maintain high standards of workplace health and safety.
  • Support wider business operations through Duty Management responsibilities.
About You
  • Leadership experience within the building supplies, construction, hardware or trade merchant sector.
  • Ability to motivate, coach and develop successful teams.
  • Strong operational and organisational skills.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
  • Commitment to workplace health and safety.
  • Full New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence (Forklift licence advantageous but not essential).
  • Knowledge of timber, building materials, hardware or power tools.
What's on Offer
  • Competitive salary package up to $76,000
  • Stable and supportive team environment
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Excellent onboarding and leadership support
  • Generous staff purchasing discounts
  • Long-term career development opportunities
About Jigsaw Staffing
Jigsaw Staffing is a Bay of Plenty based recruitment business specialising in permanent placements. We have 8 specialist divisions
  • Construction & Built Environment
  • Engineering & Technical
  • Legal
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Office, Commercial & Finance
  • Sales & Marketing
  • HR & People