The Opportunity

Statewide Bearings is one of Australia's leading Australian-owned industrial suppliers, providing bearing, power transmission, lubrication, pump, sealing, and linear motion solutions to customers across mining, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, and heavy industry.

With more than 40 branches across Australia, Statewide Bearings offers long-term career opportunities within a growing and successful national business.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join their Smithfield team as an Internal Sales Trainee.

This is an excellent opportunity to earn while you learn, develop valuable industry skills, and build a long-term career within a respected Australian company.

Over the course of this 24-month traineeship, you'll gain hands-on experience while completing a BSB30120 Certificate III in Business and BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership & Management, all fully supported and paid for by your host employer.

Job Details

As an Internal Sales Trainee, you'll be supported by experienced team members while learning all aspects of customer service, sales support, and branch operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responding to customer enquiries via phone and email
• Processing customer orders and quotations
• Following up outstanding orders and customer requests
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers
• Liaising with the procurement team to ensure customer delivery requirements are met
• Providing product information and sales support to help customers identify suitable solutions
• Supporting the sales team with customer requirements and day-to-day operations
• Prioritising tasks and managing your workload effectively
• Assisting customers to solve product and equipment-related issues
• Supporting warehouse and store activities when required
• Maintaining safe work practices and adhering to workplace health and safety requirements

Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm

Benefits

• Full-time paid traineeship
• Earn while you learn
• Complete a Certificate III in Business and Certificate IV in Leadership & Management
• Nationally recognised qualifications
• One-on-one mentoring and support
• Practical on-the-job training
• Weekly pay
• Above Award pay rate under the benefits
• Supportive team environment
• Long-term career opportunities within a national company
• Potential for ongoing employment upon successful completion of the traineeship

About You

• Have a positive attitude and a genuine desire to learn
• Enjoy talking with people and helping customers
• Have strong communication skills
• Have an interest in mechanics, industrial equipment, or technical products
• Are reliable, punctual, and motivated to build a long-term career
• Have strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Enjoy working in a team environment
• Are willing to assist with warehouse and store duties when required
• Can perform manual handling tasks, including lifting items up to 15kg
• Can successfully pass a pre-employment medical and drug and alcohol screening

Apply Now

Ready to kick-start your career with one of Australia's most trusted industrial suppliers? Apply today and begin your journey with Statewide Bearings.