Lumber Manager - Lake Country Co-op @ Home Centre Shell Lake

Co-op•Shell Lake, SK

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Country Co-op is seeking a full-time Lumber Manager for its Home Centre location in Shell Lake, Saskatchewan. This role involves supervising team members, managing inventory, and championing asset protection and safety management, supporting approximately $2 million in annual sales. The ideal candidate is dedicated to outstanding customer experience, has a proven sales track record, and excels in both independent work and team leadership.

Requirements

3-5 years of relevant experience in the home and building, hardware, construction, or retail industry.
At least 3 years of progressive leadership experience.
Experience in member relations, selling, health and safety, ordering, receiving, merchandising, asset maintenance.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication skills, and the ability to successfully motivate and work with team members.
High level of integrity and accountability.
Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
Honest and trustworthy, results-oriented, and strive to be the best in what you do.
Ability to strategically plan and organize both your own tasks and those of your team, delegating tasks when necessary.
Well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
Customer focused and ability to work in a fast paced, guest facing environment.
Willing and able to obtain forklift and WHMIS certifications.
Valid Class 5 license.
Available for day travel within the Lake Country Co-op trading area.
Ability to fulfill the physical tasks common to the construction industry.
Flexible work schedule; some evenings and weekends are required.

Nice To Haves

Co-operative Retailing System experience
Construction accreditation
Solid understanding of construction methods
Experience estimating and quoting projects

Responsibilities

Demonstrate 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.
Assist the Home and Building solutions team and store leadership in initiating, developing, and implementing policies and innovations for sales, service, and earnings growth.
Provide leadership to team members in training, development, coaching, and performance management.
Assist with achieving budgeted goals through pricing, sales, margins, expenses, and inventory control.
Assist with preparing and presenting detailed and competitive quotes, materials takeoffs, and project packages using estimating software and in-store tools.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with contractors, builders, and customers.
Oversee adherence to brand merchandising standards, marketing efforts, and image standards.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of building materials, home improvement trends, and building code requirements.
Manage in-store merchandising and promotional campaigns related to project materials and services.
Resolve customer issues quickly and professionally to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
Champion the Asset Protection and Safety Management systems, policies, procedures.
Perform minor repairs to assets as required.
Perform all other duties as required.