Wiri Timber – Manukau
Established in 1986, Wiri Timber is a family-owned Auckland business dedicated to providing exceptional quality and service in the manufacture of residential frames and trusses, along with the supply of a wide range of building materials. We are a close-knit, results-focused team who pride ourselves on our values of integrity, passion, quality, and service.
Due to growth, we are now looking for a driven, motivated and resilient Trainee Sales Representative—someone with a background in sales and the ambition to build a career in our industry. This is an outstanding opportunity for an individual who thrives on developing new business and delivering results. You will be trained to generate tangible outcomes in the form of profitable sales and frame & truss orders without compromising margin.
The Role
Based at our Manukau branch, you will learn all aspects of sales within the building supply and frame & truss sector. Supported by our estimating, design, trade yard, sales support and manufacturing teams, you will:
Build and nurture customer relationships
Actively seek out and convert new business opportunities
Learn how to generate profitable frame and truss orders—without sacrificing margin
Manage a call cycle and sales pipeline - requires some sales administration
Understand customer building requirements and proactively identify how we can support them
Deliver outstanding service and follow-through
This role is suited to someone who is hands-on, eager to grow, and ready to make a measurable impact.
What We’re Looking For
You must bring:
Strong personal drive, resilience, and motivation to hunt for new business
A background in sales or customer-facing roles
While previous sales experience does not need to be in building supplies, having a background in the building industry—along with an understanding of building processes or existing industry connections—would be highly advantageous
A solutions-focused, “find a way” attitude
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Confidence with technology and learning new systems
Organisational skills, honesty, and a stable work history
Good written and spoken English
Due to our customer base; Mandarin or Cantonese language ability is advantageous, not essential
Experience selling timber or frame & truss would be beneficial but is not required for the right driven trainee.
We Offer
Competitive remuneration (based on ability and performance)
Company vehicle & mobile phone
Southern Cross Health Insurance after 6 months
Full in-house service from estimating through to delivery
A supportive, positive, diverse, passionate team environment
Fast decision-making with a flat management structure
A genuine career pathway in the building industry
Ready to Build a Career With Us?
If you’re motivated, people-focused, and ready to prove yourself in a high-performing sales environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note: due to application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.