Job Description
Think Water Northern Rivers
Alstonville, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW
Full Time
Retail Sales Coordinator - Irrigation & Pumps
Join our friendly team in a specialist retail sales role
Customer-facing retail and trade counter position
Strong irrigation and pump knowledge required
Work with homeowners, farmers, tradespeople and commercial customers
Ongoing product and manufacturer training provided
About Think Water Northern Rivers
Think Water Northern Rivers is a specialist water solutions business providing the design, supply, installation and maintenance of irrigation, pumping, filtration and water management systems throughout the Northern Rivers and surrounding regions.
Proudly family-owned and operated for over 35 years, we are part of the wider Think Water national network of water management businesses across Australia and New Zealand.
Our customers range from homeowners and farmers through to tradespeople, commercial businesses and large irrigation projects.
The role
We are looking for an experienced irrigation and pump professional to join our retail team.
This is a customer-focused role working primarily at our retail and trade counter, using your technical knowledge to help customers select the right products and solutions for their needs.
To be successful in this role, you will need practical experience and strong working knowledge of irrigation systems, pumps and related water products.
We need someone who can confidently discuss customer applications, identify suitable products, troubleshoot common issues and provide informed technical advice.
Ongoing product training will be provided to support and extend your existing knowledge.
Your day could involve helping a homeowner solve an irrigation problem, advising a farmer or tradesperson on pump or pipe selection, answering a technical enquiry over the phone, booking a pump in for repair, preparing a customer order, following up on product availability and assisting with stock and warehouse operations when required.
What you'll be doing
Serve customers at our retail and trade counter
Assist customers with product enquiries,



technical advice and product selection
Answer incoming customer enquiries by telephone and in person
Provide knowledgeable advice across irrigation, pumps, pipe, fittings, filtration and water products
Prepare customer quotes and sales orders
Process retail sales and payments
Follow up customer enquiries and outstanding quotes
Check product availability and advise customers of expected arrival times
Arrange customer orders and special-order products
Book pumps and equipment in for repair
Communicate with customers regarding repairs and service enquiries
Assist with warranty and product return enquiries
Maintain customer records and sales information accurately
Help keep retail displays stocked, organised and well presented
Assist with day-to-day stock control and product availability
Support warehouse operations as required, including receiving, checking and putting away incoming stock
Pick and prepare customer orders, stock transfers and items for collection or delivery
Assist with stock counts and maintaining accurate, organised stock locations
Help maintain a clean, safe and well-organised warehouse and storage area
Liaise with suppliers when required to obtain product information, pricing and availability
Work closely with our service and project teams on larger or more complex technical enquiries
Maintain and expand your technical product knowledge through ongoing training
Build positive relationships with our retail, trade and commercial customers
About you
We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys dealing with customers and already has solid practical knowledge of irrigation and pumps.




You will be comfortable working in a busy retail environment and confident providing technical advice to a broad range of customers.
You will have:
Demonstrated experience working with irrigation systems and pumps
Strong working knowledge of irrigation components, pump applications, pipe, fittings and related water products
Friendly and confident communication
Good telephone manner
Ability to listen to customers, understand their application and recommend an appropriate solution
Good attention to detail
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Confidence using computers and learning new systems
Experience using point-of-sale, ERP or inventory systems would be an advantage
Ability to use Microsoft Teams, Outlook and other workplace communication tools
Strong customer service skills and a willingness to continue developing your product knowledge
Ability to work independently while also contributing to the team
A practical, technically minded approach to problem solving
Willingness to assist with stock handling and general warehouse duties as part of the wider team
Reliability and a positive attitude
Previous irrigation and pump industry experience is essential.
Experience in plumbing, hardware, rural supplies, water treatment or a trade-based retail environment would also be highly regarded.
We need someone who can bring useful technical knowledge to the role from day one while continuing to build their expertise through ongoing training and manufacturer support.
What we offer
A permanent full-time position
A customer-focused role with plenty of variety
Ongoing product, irrigation and pump training
The opportunity to broaden and strengthen your existing technical product knowledge
Exposure to a wide range of residential, agricultural, trade and commercial customers
A friendly, established local team
The opportunity to develop your skills as the business grows
A long-term position for the right person
The person we're looking for
If you are friendly, dependable and have robust practical knowledge of irrigation and pumps, we would like to hear from you.

📌 Retail Sales Coordinator - Irrigation & Pumps (New South Wales)
🏢 Think Water
📍 New South Wales