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Taiga Building Products - Kelowna Branch has a full-time, permanent Inside sales representative position available, reporting to the Branch Manager.

Responsibilities include maximizing sales opportunities through outbound calls, managing customer relationships, and leading product categories. This role offers the opportunity for skill growth in a creative and collaborative environment.

Our Company

We are a respected International Wholesale Distributor of Building Products with branch offices throughout Canada and in various locations in the United States. With a 50-year history of dependable service to the retail and industrial building material industry, we are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive compensation package including company benefits. We are a public company, listed on the TSX. Main

Responsibilities & Duties 

• Creating sales, complete the order process which includes offering pricing and terms according to established margins and generating sales orders.
• Ensures customers are provided with accurate pricing, inventory, and delivery information.
• Prepares quotations and process orders on behalf of other sales staff when needed.
• Responds to customers’ requests and inquiries in a timely manner, including advising customers on detailed product knowledge.
• Managing product lines within the branch, including managing inventory, pricing, product knowledge training, attending national calls, and being accountable for turns and earns.

Benefits and Features 

• A fast-paced supportive culture that celebrates success and encourages individual growth.
• Significant growth potential within the organization.
• Opportunity to network, develop relationships and partner on projects with Taiga team members from coast to coast.
• Learn from an experienced team to develop knowledge in a wide range of building materials, commodity markets and all other aspects of our business.
• Opportunity to work with and learn from a diverse group of colleagues across Canada.

The Ideal Candidate

• Passionate about growth, success, and continual learning
• Have business-to-business sales experience
• Self-motivated proactive attitude with a strong work ethic
• Forward thinking mindset to engage new ideas and concepts
• Technologically skilled, proficient at putting technology to work
• A great communicator with solid people skills and the ability to build long term relationships
• Disciplined and able to stay organized in a fast-paced business
• Strong analytics and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge or experience managing products an asset
• Have a competitive desire to succeed

Compensation 

• Annual Salary - $55,000 to $75,000 (Potential for bonus based on performance)
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Position Summary

All members of the Kenroc team will demonstrate respect and ethical conduct, will work safely, will provide excellent customer service, and will work with the team to support superior performance in the achievement of both individual and company goals.

The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for numerous customer service-related duties that include calling on customers in an assigned territory, building relationships with new and established customers, demonstrating products and/or services for customers, providing quotes and referring orders to inside sales team. The Outside Sales Representative is responsible for ensuring that sales and margin quotas are consistently met. To be successful in this role, the Outside Sales Representative will stay on top of market conditions and contractor and competitor trends and foster strong working relationships with other members of the Kenroc sales and service teams to ensure Customer needs are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to all company procedures, values and policies so that you provide an accurate representation of the company to all potential and current customers.
• Works to maximize sales, grow assigned customer accounts and assist in developing new business opportunities to work toward established sales and margin goals.
• Travel within designated territory to meet customers and prospective customers face to face.
• Establishes and maintains positive customer relations by using a solutions-based customer service approach in providing product information and pricing solutions.
• Develops clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers.
• Proactively communicates with and supports internal departments to ensure accurate coordination of customer service/deliveries.
• Ensures customer satisfaction through ongoing communication and relationship management; works with internal team members to resolve any issues that may arise post-sale.
• Shares knowledge and offers training/support for new and existing sales staff.
• Maintains detailed reports of sales activities including calls, orders, sales, lost business, and any customer or vendor relationship problems.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of our products and services, and how they can benefit our customers.
• Maintaining an awareness of market conditions as well as competitors' products and price positioning. Collect and report on market pricing.
• Organizes, promotes, and attends internal or external informational, promotional and marketing events such as trade shows, customer luncheons and dealer show.
• Maintains a job tracking system, creates job quotes and/or applies for job specifications.
• Provides and analyzes monthly reports detailing sales and customer contact frequency.
• Coordinate with the accounts receivable department to ensure that all invoices are paid in full in a timely manner by your customers.

As a member of the Kenroc Team, employees may be requested to contribute to duties outside of the role’s main scope of responsibilities as per required qualifications, licensing, and safety certifications. This will include providing backup for other functions within the Sales Team, based on experience and skill level.

Skills & Qualifications

• GED (Grade 12), Post-Secondary Education in Business Administration seen as an asset.
• Minimum 3 years of sales experience, preferably in the building materials industry.
• Professional Sales Skill Training seen as an asset. Competencies The Outside Sales Representative will be a team-focused, organized, self-starter with an orientation towards service, detail, problem-solving, and deadlines. In addition, the Outside Sales Representative will:
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Have excellent sales and negotiation skills.
• Have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite Products Pre-employment Conditions
• Consent to and pass a pre-employment drug test (Policy C-14 Substance and Alcohol Abuse Prevention).
• Consent to and pass a satisfactory (soft) Credit Record Check.
• Execution of a Non-Disclosure, Non-Use, and Non-Solicit Agreement.

At Star, our people make the difference. We offer an exciting place to build your career with competitive compensation and benefit packages, company matching RRSP/DPSP program, employee home purchase program and employee discounts.

Job Overview

Reporting to the Store Manager, as the Hardware Associate will provide excellent services to assist customers with product selections. You also ensure the overall presence of the store is well maintained, appealing and presentable. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include: Assisting customers with product information for hardware, electrical, plumbing, tools and paints. Ensuring delivery of excellent customer service to enhance customer satisfaction. Ensuring store is well maintained and presentable according to established standards, such as product displays, stocking shelves, cleanliness and overall presence of the store. Constructing and assembling heavy racking or store displays when required. Prepackaging customer orders for pickup. Working safely and complying with Qualico’s Safety Program and relevant safety regulations. Reporting any violations and incidents or near miss incidents to management immediately. Providing support to other projects or duties as assigned. As our ideal candidate, you are:

• Organized; you effectively manage your time while balancing multiple priorities.
• A strong communicator; you clearly express your thoughts in conversation and in written communication.
• An active listener; you seek to understand and listen to others in a non-judgmental way.
• Detail oriented; you focus on detailed accuracy when dealing with a high volume of work. A team player; you contribute as a team member and share equally in the exchange of ideas, concepts and process outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Completion of middle school, must be able read and write and perform basic math.
• Minimum 1 year of materials management experience.
• Satisfactory verification of criminal record check.
• Physically be able to kneel and crouch as well as lift, carry, push or pull objects weighing up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Requirements

• Previous retail experience in building material is considered an asset.

What We Value

• Creating trusting and successful working relationships.
• Setting clear, measurable and achievable goals.
• Cooperating with team members in an open, positive and respectful manner.
• Taking responsibility for the outcomes of decisions and actions.
• Staying current with technical job skills.

Work Conditions

• You primarily work at the store during regular business hours.
• Work has exposure to noise from equipment/machinery and occupational hazards as well as dealing with inclement weather and dust.
• Overtime may occasionally be required.

About Us

Star Building Materials is an independent, wholly owned division of Qualico. The company is a leading provider of building materials, trusses, ready to move homes, and cottage and garage packages operating under the Star Building Materials, Star Ready to Move Homes and Star Truss brands.

With over 50 years of experience, Star Building Materials is committed to providing reliable and innovative products and services. To learn more, click here. Qualico welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Candidates being considered will be contacted. We thank you for your interest.

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We are looking for a Building Material Order Desk Sales team member to help support our continued growth.

Everything Exterior Store is a locally owned and operated company that has successfully served the Edmonton area for the past ten years.

We are a store with a goal to provide customers with the most innovative, unique, and highest quality exterior and interior wall finishing products. Some of the products we sell are stone, siding, decking, and interior feature wall claddings.

Joining our team will provide you with an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and elite team of professionals who understand what it takes to get a job done and who have the experience, knowledge and determination to succeed.

We are looking for a Full-Time Sales Associate that will bring energy and charisma to our store, who will eventually fill in a sales role once enough knowledge is attained. The right person will have experience in the direct sales and excel working within a team environment.

Preferred industry experience will include construction, landscaping, decking, siding, or interior design. The ideal candidate will excel in a target and goal orientated environment. This isn’t a typical role. Our business is growing and we operate in a very agile environment. The ideal candidate will thrive in a culture of harnessing ongoing process improvement and a ‘can do’ attitude.

Ideal candidates will have experience working with client relationship management tools and strive towards growth and advancement. Opportunities for successful candidates will include growth opportunities into new regions across Canada.

The Responsibilities and Duties

• Set up pricing and create estimates for projects and specifications
• Complete and submit quotes for change orders *
• Manage the process of the job from the time of the beginning to the completion of the job, from office and site level
• Knowledge of the Everything Exterior product line and pricing with the ability to demonstrate technical understanding of the products
• Resolve client complaints by investigating problems and developing solutions to ensure complete customer satisfaction;
• Communicate with client throughout entire project
• Communicate with the Company’s relevant departments and installers onsite;
• Troubleshoot problems when required.
• Assist with billing, deliveries, install dates and change orders.

Join the Home team

Home Hardware is home to more than Canada’s largest independent hardware and building supplies retailer. We’re also home to a supportive workforce dedicated to helping all our customers with quality products and exceptional service. Join us and enjoy opportunities for career growth in a progressive, upbeat work environment.

Penticton Home Hardware Building Centre is looking for motivated individuals who excel in a fast-paced, challenging work environment and are passionate about top-notch customer service.

About the Role

The Contractor Sales Associate provides prompt, courteous and efficient sales & service to contractors/customers, asking questions to determine the contractor’s/customer’s needs and then matching products to meet their needs; preparing quotations and working with Logistics to coordinate shipment of product and processing invoices for payment.

Here’s What We Have to Offer

• Competitive Wages and Annual Bonus
• Extended Health Care Benefits
• Company RRSP Matching
• Employee Store Discount
• Training and Education
• Advancement Opportunities
• Great Team Working Environment
• Work-Life Balance / Flexibility

What We Need From You

• Hardware, Lumber & Building materials industry knowledge 2-3 years customer service experience
• Above & beyond customer service attitude
• Strong sales skills
• Willing to learn and keep up-to-date on product knowledge
• Able to work weekends

Nice to Have Experience

• 3-5 years contract sales experience
• Knowledge of current industry trends and pricing, local building codes
• POS system experience or other computer database systems & computer literate
• Sales training and or education

Who We Are

Pro Builders Supply Ltd. operates Home Hardware Building Centres in Kelowna, BC; Osoyoos, BC; Penticton, BC; Canmore, AB; and Olds, AB. Supporting a wide range of consumer and contractor home improvement needs.

Apply Now to Become Part of the Home team! We appreciate your interest and application, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted by our recruitment team!

About the Role

This role is located in Kelowna, BC. The Contractor Sales Associate provides prompt, courteous and efficient sales & service to contractors/customers, asking questions to determine the contractor’s/customer’s needs and then matching products to meet their needs; preparing quotations and working with Logistics to coordinate shipment of product and processing invoices for payment.

Here’s What We Have to Offer

• Competitive Wages and Annual Bonus
• Extended Health Care Benefits
• Company RRSP Matching
• Employee Store Discount
• Training and Education
• Advancement Opportunities
• Great Team Working Environment
• Work-Life Balance / Flexibility

What We Need From You

• Hardware, Lumber & Building materials industry knowledge
• 2-3 years customer service experience
• Above & beyond customer service attitude
• Strong sales skills
• Willing to learn and keep up-to-date on product knowledge
• Able to work weekends

Nice to Have Experience

• 3-5 years contract sales experience
• Knowledge of current industry trends and pricing, local building codes
• POS system experience or other computer database systems & computer literate
• Sales training and or education

Who We Are

Pro Builders Supply Ltd. Operates Home Hardware Building Centres in Kelowna, BC; Osoyoos, BC; Penticton, BC; Canmore, AB; and Olds, AB. Supporting a wide range of consumer and contractor home improvement needs.

Apply Now to Become Part of the Home team!

Our client is an established building materials distribution business with excellent reputation for service, an established customer base and a stable, employee focused environment. Central to the evolution of the business, they are creating Regional Sales Manager positions to lead the three key regions across their business; British Columbia, Alberta and Central (Manitoba / Saskatchewan).

The Role

These Regional Sales Managers will play a key role in developing a more structured sales process for their respective regions.

Working closely with operations but leading sales and accountable for top line revenue, these sales leaders will develop regional sales strategy, work with sales representatives to improve their planning and sales process skills, build key account plans and work with customers to deepen commercial relationships, review current sales activities, define best practice, provide training and development for the sales team, lead sales meetings and contribute to national sales meetings. Regional Sales Managers work closely with the Regional General Managers to determine addressable market and build sales budgets, provide sales forecasting and market information to the rest of the business, collaborate with other Regional Sales Managers to evolve the business's sales structure including technology and process.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for a sales professional that has been exposed to a successful and established sales process. We need someone who understands the value of people and relaizes that to maximize the performance of a sales team there needs to be a succesful sales process to follow, clear goals and objectives, effective measurement and follow up, and a team held accountable for performance. We do not want someone that manages by numbers but rather leads with structure and accountability a key tool in thier tool box. Building materials experience would be an advantage but not essential. More important is the experience of exposure to a structured sales process and your own leadership style.

Why apply

This is an evolving business which is ambitious to continue its growth. It has a track record of valuing its people and providing long term careers and there are clear career paths for ambitious people from this position. This is a high profile role within the organization and there is a huge opportunity to stamp your footprint on the business and demonstrate your ability to lead.

Our client is an established building materials distribution business with excellent reputation for service, an established customer base and a stable, employee focused environment. Central to the evolution of the business, they are creating Regional Sales Manager positions to lead the three key regions across their business; British Columbia, Alberta and Central (Manitoba / Saskatchewan).

The Role

These Regional Sales Managers will play a key role in developing a more structured sales process for their respective regions.

Working closely with operations but leading sales and accountable for top line revenue, these sales leaders will develop regional sales strategy, work with sales representatives to improve their planning and sales process skills, build key account plans and work with customers to deepen commercial relationships, review current sales activities, define best practice, provide training and development for the sales team, lead sales meetings and contribute to national sales meetings. Regional Sales Managers work closely with the Regional General Managers to determine addressable market and build sales budgets, provide sales forecasting and market information to the rest of the business, collaborate with other Regional Sales Managers to evolve the business's sales structure including technology and process.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for a sales professional that has been exposed to a successful and established sales process. We need someone who understands the value of people and relaizes that to maximize the performance of a sales team there needs to be a succesful sales process to follow, clear goals and objectives, effective measurement and follow up, and a team held accountable for performance. We do not want someone that manages by numbers but rather leads with structure and accountability a key tool in thier tool box. Building materials experience would be an advantage but not essential. More important is the experience of exposure to a structured sales process and your own leadership style.

Why apply

This is an evolving business which is ambitious to continue its growth. It has a track record of valuing its people and providing long term careers and there are clear career paths for ambitious people from this position. This is a high profile role within the organization and there is a huge opportunity to stamp your footprint on the business and demonstrate your ability to lead.

The Lumberyard Associate is responsible for maintaining customer service per company standards, the accurate and efficient loading and unloading of all lumberyard related transactions. Additionally, the Lumberyard Associates are responsible for maintaining the appearance of the yard and racks in an orderly and clean manner. They will consistently demonstrate the highest level of ethical conduct when dealing with customers, team members and management. Under the supervision of the Lumber Yard Supervisor, the duties and responsibilities of the Lumber Yard Associate include, but are not limited to, the following: Acknowledge all customers in the yard; Assist customers with loading of lumber and other various building materials; Displays good judgment when making decisions and solving problems-always considering what is best for the customer; Cooperate with others and work well as part of a team, for example actively participate in meetings, share ideas for improvement with management; Restock lumber and building materials as needed, while communicating restock needs with the appropriate person; Share information with others to help all associates learn and develop yard procedures and customer service skills; Assist with the unloading of incoming freight; Puts others needs and concerns ahead of their own when necessary or appropriate. Owns the problem-takes responsibility and action when necessary; Displays positive use of body language, verbal, and written communication when talking with customers, team members and management; Learn and adhere to all safety rules and regulations when operating saws, forklifts and other equipment; and Maintains a safe and clean work environment and demonstrates the upmost in safety around customers and other employees. Other · Other duties as assigned.

The Contractor Sales Associate assists the Contractor Sales Manager with all contractor-related sales. They will be a critical part of the Contractor Sales team in helping reach sales quotas and ensuring contractors are satisfied. Duties and Responsibilities Under the supervision of the Floor Manager, the duties and responsibilities of the Contractor Sales Associate include, but are not limited to, the following: Resolve issues related to contractor sales; · Maintain a strong level of knowledge and understanding of the needs of the business (short and long-term objectives and goals) in order to align solutions to meeting these needs; Provide support for order fulfillment for contractors; Review, adjust and approve orders for fulfillment; Assist in developing and implementing new sales initiatives, strategies and programs to increase sales; Help ensure the sales team operates in an efficient and profitable manner, ensuring all budgetary guidelines are adhered to; Assist in running sales reports and communicate information to senior management; Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. Other · Other duties as assigned.

JELD-WEN is currently seeking a Territory Sales Manager - MB to join our growing team. 

The responsibility of the Territory Sales Manager is to take continuous actions to maximize sales with existing customers and pursue new sales opportunities with prospective customers. By continually maintaining a professional image of the company, the Territory Sales Manager should be able to display passion and an in-person presentational skill. This person will report directly to the Provincial Sales Manager.