Contract Sales Associate

_**Great opportunity to establish yourself with a growing company**_

**Position Overview**:
The Contract Sales Associate is responsible for all sales functions in a professional manner with our contractor customers by providing prompt and efficient service to achieve maximum sales and customer satisfaction. Strong professional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to deal with conflict resolution recommended.

**Principal Responsibilities**:

- Exhibit a positive, professional relationships by providing ‘Customer Service Excellence” at all times
- Assess customer needs and provide expert advice on any products
- Visit job sites for existing customers and to acquire new customers
- Process orders accurately and on a timely manner
- Communicate effectively and professionally with customers, vendors, store associates, and management to exceed all client sales and service expectations
- Assist Accounts Receivable Staff with customer issues, pricing disputes etc.
- Entertain clientele for both industry and company sponsored events
- Adhere to company standards, policies, and procedures
- Perform other duties as requested by management

**Knowledge, Skills, and Experience**:

- Extensive knowledge of building, construction materials. -**required.**:

- Conflict management, negotiations, and the ability to influence others.
- Excellent accuracy and attention to detail in performing and data entry
- Autonomous and dependable, while working in a team and contributing to the overall company goals
- Ability to work within a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and challenging environment with directional change at a moment’s notice
- Ability to maintain confidentiality concerning financial, or personal files and information
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal and strong inter-personal skills
- Strong problem-solving skills, ability to multi-task and organization abilities
- Positive attitude, willingness to improve processes, flexible and openness to change
- Experience using Intermediate Excel, Word, Microsoft Office products
- Must have a driver’s license with own vehicle.

**Working Conditions & Physical Requirements**:

- Ability to stand and/or sit for an hour, or more, at a time.
- Availability of hours Monday through Saturday, during store hours.
- Ability to lift items weighing 3 lbs. to 20 lbs.

**Compensation**:

- Benefits and RRSP match after 3 months’ probation is successfully completed.
- **About Country Lumber**:_

A family-run company that began in 1981 with 2 employees, Country Lumber is now home to over 130 knowledgeable employees. With the simple goal of providing unparalleled service to our great community, we are proud to provide our clients with the comfort of working with friendly and familiar faces, project after project.

We have long-standing roots in our community. As the Lower Mainland has grown, so have we. With the same focus today as when we began, Country Lumber is dedicated to delivering high quality, sustainable products at competitive prices. This along with our valued relationships with our customers and vendors has allowed us to grow to where we are today.

Country Lumber is not a big corporate conglomerate. We're a locally owned and operated business - a proud Canadian company. With some of our client relationships going back over 40 years, we know it's our dedication to exceptional service that keeps our customers coming back year after year.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Commission pay

Application question(s):

- What do you believe are the top 3 qualities or traits a successful sales associate should have?

**Experience**:

- sales: 3 years (preferred)
- lumber industry: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: On the road