Supportive, Team-First Culture - Work alongside experienced professionals Be Part of Something Growing - Join a stable, respected business in a brand-new Established customer base, warm enquiries only - no cold calling required Break into construction sales without the tools. Learn estimating, quoting & project coordination with a 30-year Brisbane supplier. Monday-Friday, no weekends, fast-track to external sales. The Opportunity Ceilings by Design is recruiting an Internal Trade Sales Representative for their Morningside facility. This is your entry point into commercial construction sales - you'll handle trade enquiries, prepare project quotes, and build relationships with builders and contractors across South East Queensland. This role is recruiting through Giide on behalf of Ceilings by Design. Why This Role?$65-75k base quart Stability and progression: Work along side a small team with direct access to management and leadership for mentoring Comprehensive training: Full product knowledge estimating systems sales skills development Monday to Friday only - no weekends or late nights Great Location at modern Morningside facility Established customer base - warm enquiries, no cold calling Small team environment (6 in sales) with direct manager access and low staff turnover What You'll Do This is an internal sales position - you're the commercial frontline for builders, contractors, project managers while also working in to support external sales and management to ensure the customer is supported. Your day-to-day: 40% Trade counter & phone enquiries - technical product advice and customer service 35% Quoting & estimating - prepare pricing for construction projects using estimating software 25% Order processing & coordination - sales orders, delivery scheduling, project liaison You'll gain hands-on experience in construction project workflows, commercial pricing, and customer relationship management. This isn't admin support - this is sales with technical components. Who We're Looking For IDEAL CANDIDATE: 1-3 years' experience in trade sales, customer service, or estimating within construction, hardware, building materials, or wholesale industries. ALSO WELCOME: Career changers from retail management, hospitality management, or commercial administration who have strong numeracy skills, confident customer-facing experience, and genuine interest in construction. Skills that matter: Comfortable talking with tradies, builders and project managers Strong with numbers - pricing accuracy is critical Detail-oriented and reliable Quick learner with commercial awareness Team player who can work independently Bonus points: Understanding of construction industry and projects Experience with quoting or estimating software Exposure to building materials or trade products About Ceilings by Design Locally-owned business specialising in commercial ceiling systems and interior linings. Sites in Brisbane and Sydney we supply major construction projects across QLD and NSW including hospitals, schools, office fit-outs, retail centres. The facts: 30 years in business with strong industry reputation 40 staff total across QLD & NSW - tight-knit team, low turnover Newly fit-out Morningside facility (relocated 2025) Long-term supplier relationships with major builders We promote from within - our current Management and External Sales team started on the trade counter The culture: Hardworking, no-nonsense team that looks after each other. We're not a corporate - you'll know everyone's name by day two. We train properly, back our people, and reward performance. What's On OfferSalary: $65,000 - $75,000 superannuation (based on experience) Bonuses: based on individual and company performance Hours: Monday-Friday (no weekends, no nights) Leave: 4 weeks annual leave standard entitlements from day 1 Training: Comprehensive onboarding ongoing product and sales training Progression: Various pathways available for those that excel Stability: Permanent full-time role with established, profitable business Your Career Path Months 1-3: Learn products, systems, pricing. Shadow experienced team members. Months 3-9: Own customer relationships, manage quotes and estimates independently, add value to the customer. Months 9-18: Assist with pre/post sales support, key account support, and external sales opportunities. Ready to Start Your Construction Sales Career? If you're confident with customers, sharp with numbers, and ready to learn a trade without the physical work - this is it. APPLY NOW For a confidential discussion, contact Giide: Giide is recruiting this position on behalf of Ceilings by Design. This is a permenant position only those with rights to live and work in Australia will be considered.
