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Department Manager - Trade

Burnie Warehousemid
RetailDepartment Manager
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference.

Technical Tools
RetailDepartment Manager

  • Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart, Target and Officeworks to name a few

  • Free standard OnePass membership

  • Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave

  • 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender

  • Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

  • We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

About the Role

~1 min read

Take the lead in a fast-paced, customer-focused Trade environment where relationships, results and teamwork come together. As a Department Manager - Trade, you’ll shape how our commercial customers experience Bunnings, driving growth, building capability and leading a team that delivers every day. A million ways to make an impact starts here, with the opportunity to influence outcomes, strengthen customer partnerships and grow your leadership capability.

You’ll be part of a supportive store leadership team that works closely together to get the best out of each other. Inspiring you to give it a red-hot go while building your confidence and skillset for the future.

This role includes a minimum of 1 in 3 weekend roster and some public holiday work is required.

This role gives you the opportunity to:

  • Lead & develop a team to deliver a consistent, knowledgeable and efficient experience for trade customers
  • Build strong relationships with key customers while driving sales through effective merchandising, strong availability and meaningful customer engagement
  • Work closely with Trade Specialists and the wider store team to deliver a seamless end-to-end experience
  • Use customer insights and feedback to improve service and strengthen long-term customer loyalty
  • Manage rostering, stock flow and day-to-day operations to keep everything running smoothly
  • Support community and local business connections that help grow your customer base

You’re someone who enjoys leading from the floor and supporting your team, connecting with customers and making things happen. You understand what great service looks like in a trade environment and take pride in delivering it consistently.

You bring a collaborative mindset, working closely with others to solve problems and deliver results. You’re comfortable balancing day-to-day operations with longer-term thinking, and you enjoy building strong relationships that make a difference.

  • Strong understanding of customer service and commercial outcomes
  • Lead by example in safe work practices and ensure team members follow correct procedures 
  • Be able to approach, connect and confidently interact with customers and teams 
  • To act with integrity, be safe and do your best 
  • An ability to prioritise tasks & meet deadlines in a fast environment 

If you’re ready to lead a team, strengthen customer relationships and make a real impact in a growing commercial space, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to join us? Apply now and help us shape what’s next!

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together. If you’re ready to have a go, apply today.

 

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Burnie Warehouse
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

Listing Details

Posted
September 16, 2026
First seen
September 27, 2026
Last seen
September 27, 2026

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