Category Sales Manager - Masonry

The Recruiting Team • Nanaimo, BC

2d • CA$80,000 - CA$100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Slegg Building Materials is seeking a full-time Category Sales Manager – Masonry to lead and grow our masonry product category across Vancouver Island. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at building strong customer and vendor relationships, and has a solid understanding of masonry products, installation requirements, and contractor needs. This position offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary plus commission ($80,000–$100,000) and a company vehicle.

Requirements

• 5+ years of masonry, construction, or building materials sales experience.
• Strong understanding of masonry products, installation practices, and building code requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Proven problem‑solving ability with a solutions‑focused mindset.
• Exceptional customer service and relationship‑building skills.
• Confident presenter with the ability to engage senior management, contractors, and key customer decision makers.
• Effective leadership skills with experience coaching or mentoring sales teams.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to travel between branches, job sites, and vendor locations as required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Grow sales within the residential and commercial masonry category, including block, brick, stone, pavers, mortar, and related accessories.
• Develop and execute category strategies that strengthen market position and expand customer adoption of Slegg’s masonry offerings.
• Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive activity to identify new opportunities for category growth.
• Manage relationships with key masonry vendor partners to strengthen collaboration and drive mutual growth.
• Negotiate pricing, programs, and promotional opportunities that support category competitiveness.
• Ensure product availability, quality, and consistency through strong vendor communication and forecasting.
• Collaborate with the VP of Sales and masonry vendors to prepare accurate, competitive project quotes.
• Provide technical guidance on masonry products, installation requirements, and building code considerations.
• Support sales teams with product recommendations and project planning.
• Work with Regional Operations Managers to ensure efficient logistics, accurate deliveries, and strong inventory management within the masonry category.
• Work closely with yard and warehouse teams to maintain product quality, proper handling, and safe storage.
• Provide ongoing training to staff on best practices in masonry systems, installation methods, and product knowledge.
• Support sales growth and customer satisfaction through project execution delivered “on time, one time, every time.”
• Represent Slegg at trade shows, customer events, and industry functions.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, builders, architects, and engineers to promote Slegg’s masonry solutions.

Benefits

• Health benefits - including drug coverage, practitioner, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings (pension or other) are provided.
• Company discounts (mobile phone, etc.), training programs and opportunities for career advancement, group events, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree