Contractor Sales - Professional Services

Lake Country Co-op invites applications for the position of full-time Contractor Sales (Professional Services) at our Home Centre location in Nipawin, Saskatchewan. If you are looking to use your industry knowledge and skills to take Nipawin Home Centre to the next level, then Lake Country Co-op is looking for you! The successful applicant will act as a trusted advisor to professional builders and trade contractors, helping them plan projects, source materials, coordinate quotes, and manage orders from inception to delivery.

Who We Are: Lake Country Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we are built on a foundation of honesty, innovation, responsibility, and respect - values that shape how we work, how we serve, and how we grow. We believe in working together to deliver exceptional experiences for our members and guests, strengthen the success of our communities, and reinvest in sustainable growth that benefits everyone. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring the Lake Country Co-op brand to life, visit us at www.lakecountryco-op.crs.

Who You Will Work With: Reporting to the Building Materials Team Leader, collaborating daily with general contractors, subcontractors, and project managers to coordinate material quotes and delivery schedules. Internally you will work closely with yard operations, drivers, and team members to ensure orders are accurately fulfilled.

What You Will Do:
•Demonstrate the behaviors and actions to support Lake Country Co-operative’s vision, mission, and safety principles to make a difference in members lives, with a strong customer focused approach.
•Provide Legendary Service at all touch points through various communication channels.
•Perform administrative and follow up duties such as maintaining customer accounts, ensuring quotes, invoices, and payments are processes and completed accurately to customer satisfaction.
•Assist guests with item selection and make recommendations.
•Estimate and provide quotations for building projects.
•Perform receiving of merchandise, stocking shelves, operating point of sale systems, pricing, displaying, selling, conducting inventory counts and inventory control procedures all while completing required paperwork based on department standards.
•Follow company policies and procedures related to complaints and warranty.
•Practice and maintain safe procedure for the handling and stocking of merchandise.
•Grow the geographic sales area by building new relationships with contractors and strengthening relationships with existing accounts.
•Adhere to the Safety Management, and Asset Protection systems, policies, and procedures.
•Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:
•A desire to build your career in Home and Building Solutions
•High school diploma, customer service experience especially in the Co-operative Retailing System considered an asset.
•3-5+ years of experience and knowledge in the building materials industry particularly in the areas of estimating, construction experience, trends, and codes.
•Completed project estimating training, and/or have completed your carpentry certificate or any of the levels of carpentry technical/apprenticeship process or similar education; a relevant combination of education and experience may be considered.
•Organized, capable of attaining a high level of production, with a minimum amount of supervision.
•Honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented, and strive to be the best in what you do.
•Attentive to detail and have strong cash management skills.
•Point-of-sale (POS) experience and have the ability to work in a fast paced, guest facing environment.
•Ability to lift and load products – physical labour is required.
•Flexible work schedule including weekends.

What We Offer:
•Competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including a flexible spending account, and an employer matched pension plan at one of Saskatchewan’s largest companies.
•Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

Why It Matters: Lake Country Co-op provides a range of products and services to support our over 56,500 member-owners in 20 different communities throughout North Central Saskatchewan in the areas of Food, Pharmacy, Convenience Store, Home and Building Solutions, Ag products, Petroleum, Food Services, and Wine, Spirits and Beer. Through continuous innovation, strong collaborations with local organizations,
and annual sales of over $700 million, we continue to help build, fuel, feed, and grow our communities together. Our goal is to work together and build stronger, more vibrant communities where everyone can thrive.

Discover Nipawin: Nipawin is in the Carrot River Valley alongside the Nipawin and Saskatchewan Rivers it is known for its natural beauty, with picturesque landscapes, forests, and waterways that attract visitors that appreciate the outdoors. Nipawin hosts various community events throughout the year, including music festivals, fairs, and local gatherings that showcase the area’s heritage and traditions.

If you share our commitment to our communities combined with a fresh, innovative vision for our future, we invite you to apply online or send your resume to Rebecca Craig, Talent Acquisition Specialist, at careers@lakecountrycoop.ca. Applications will be reviewed as received; position will remain open until filled.

We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us at careers@lakecountrycoop.ca. All information received will be kept confidential.

At Lake Country Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we are working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.

We can’t wait to hear from you! We thank all candidates for their interest: however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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