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A Timber Salesperson sells timber and timber products to customers at a timber yard or building supply company. You might liaise with clients to determine their needs and source products as required. A Timber Salesperson may prepare quotes, process payments and organise delivery. You might read project plans and specifications and organise appropriate materials.
A Timber Salesperson should have good interpersonal skills and be able to provide excellent customer service. You’ll need to be organised and able to deal with multiple customers at one time. A Timber Salesperson must be able to communicate well and work as part of a team.
There is one course available for people who want to become a Timber Salesperson.
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The FWP20516 Certificate II in Timber Manufactured Products will qualify you for a range of labouring roles in the Australian forest industries. Over 12-18 months of hands-on study you will learn essential forestry protocols, safety, and quality standards. Choose electives to support your actual job role: sawing operations, grading and testing, warehouse and distribution, timber products, machinery operations, loading handling. Enquire now for the list of elective choices and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 12 months.
In Australia, a full time Timber Salesperson generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
This industry has seen moderate employment growth over the last five years. There are currently 5,200 people working in the timber processing industry in Australia and many of them specialise as a Timber Salesperson. A Timber Salesperson may find work across all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning a career as a Timber Salesperson, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Timber Building Products Supply (Customer Sales). This course covers a range of topics including reading plans and specifications for residential buildings, calculating material quantities, preparing quotes and building customer relationships.
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Here are some potential career pathways within timber and wood processing. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Timber and Wood Processing
Paper Mill Worker
$960 weekly pay
Sawyer
Timber Dispatch Coordinator
Timber Salesperson
Timber Yard Worker
Woodchipper
Paper Mill Operator
$1,250 weekly pay
Production Supervisor (Timber Systems)
$1,150 weekly pay
Saw Doctor
Saw Technician
Timber Systems Designer
$1,340 weekly pay
Wood Processing Machine Operator
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