A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A PRO PLASTER PARTNER
Here's what to expect in a typical day as a Pro Plaster partner.
Have you always wanted to be your own boss by starting your own business, but are not sure if a partnership is for you?
Maybe you’re currently ‘on the tools’ but the years have taken their toll, and you’re looking to leverage your plastering experience into a lucrative business opportunity.
Pro Plaster is currently looking for partners who not only have a passion for sales, but are knowledgeable in the industry, resilient, driven to succeed, and want to fulfil their dream of owning their own business.
Pro Plaster is the only Australian manufacturer that specialises solely in the production of high-quality compounds for the plastering industry.
Our products are all Australian made, developed, and tested in-house for Australian conditions.
We are now embarking on the next stage of our expansion and are looking for motivated and knowledgeable partners to join our growing distribution network.
These opportunities will initially be available in Queensland for potential partners looking to put some ‘skin in the game’ and step up to running their own business.
We know running your own business can be a big step. Here’s what to expect in a typical day as a Pro Plaster partner.
1. Get ready to get out and sell, sell, sell
We need to get this out of the way up front; owning a business is hard work. Going into business for yourself as a Pro Plaster partner means early starts and a lot of selling. For those who excel in our line of work, former tradies, this isn’t anything new.
Given our primary customer base are those in the trades, expect an early morning and afternoon rush where tradies are picking up compounds for their jobs. Understanding not only the importance of the product, but application and use with a background in plastering makes these busy periods run smoother.
While you might get some late comers in the morning, or foot traffic during the middle of the day, prepare to be proactive.
Don't sit and wait for the customers to come to you. You've got to hit the phones and chase the sales, even if it’s just reminding customers that Pro Plaster has got a sale on or can organise a pallet delivery for the product they were enquiring about.
If you find yourself with nothing to do, then there's something you've missed.
2. You'll be selling the highest quality compounds, products and tools
As a Pro Plaster partner, you will gain access to our premium range of plastering compounds, products, and tools.
It goes without saying; the more familiar you are with the product and application, the more comfortable you’ll be in your transition as a partner.
Our compounds are widely accepted, our products very well known, and they stand out in the market for their quality, strong bonding, and adhesion qualities while being easy to sand, delivering a high-quality finish.
Pro Plaster offers a comprehensive range of plastering tools from the world’s leading brands including Level 5, Northstar, Columbia, DeWalt, Can-am, Mirka and TapePro. You’ll be helping plasterers select essential plastering tools, ranging from beginners to seasoned professionals as well as large commercial contractors.
This means you’ll be able to meet customer demands effectively, fostering loyalty and driving repeat business.
The average customer will know what they’re after, but ‘speaking the language’ and having familiarity with the product adds immense value in this line of business.
As a Pro Plaster partner, you won’t be starting from scratch.
The credibility of the Pro Plaster brand has grown against the ‘big brands’ since we entered the market more than 30 years ago. As a Pro Plaster partner, you’ll be a part of a brand with a solid reputation in the plastering industry.
You'll be benefitting from our years of operational experience, optimised processes, and strategies that have consistently delivered results. This means you’ll have a solid foundation to grow your business confidently.
We’ll be working with you to help you grow, and provide training, support, and systems.
4. You'll have ongoing support
Pro Plaster is committed to your success. For us, this means you’ll have access to our deep business knowledge to complement your background in the plastering industry.
Initially, this will involve comprehensive training programs covering all aspects of running a Pro Plaster franchise—from technical skills in plastering to sales strategies and operational management.
You’ll also be able to call on ongoing support from head office or one of our experienced store managers should you need assistance with issuing a credit note or conducting a stocktake or any of our processes and systems.
This knowledge and support will make it much easier for your day to day running of a successful business from the word go.
5. Enjoy freedom with less risk
As a Pro Plaster partner, you’ll be enjoying the perfect blend of entrepreneurial freedom and the security of a proven brand and business.
Each day you'll have the autonomy to make business decisions and tailor your day-to-day operations to the local market while growing your network of customers.
This balance will provide a unique opportunity for you to pursue your dream of business ownership within a supportive and structured framework.
We’re eager to partner with the right people who share the Pro Plaster vision—to give plasterers more variety and choice, and to get the job done with the right products at the right price.
If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please visit us online and fill out an expression of interest: https://campaigns.proplaster.com.au/franchisees