Lumber Sales/ Estimator-Didsbury, AB- Westview Co-op

Co-op • Didsbury, AB

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. The Team Member will perform their responsibilities in line with our Core Values and Brand, including understanding and following Westview Co-op’s Health and Safety Program, providing exceptional service, and sharing product knowledge. This position is responsible for product knowledge and understanding of financial results including sales, margins, expenses, and inventory of the operations. The role involves reviewing financial statements, identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and seeking new ways to increase sales and improve results. It also requires understanding and following Westview Co-op’s Brand Image and Policies and Procedures, and timely and accurate completion of administrative duties including claims, tracking of sales, invoices, and other paperwork. Our Team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners, helping to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Requirements

• Ability to work days, evenings and weekend for approximately 40 hours per week
• Positive, approachable and motivated individual with a drive to learn
• Understanding of our Values (Integrity, Community, Teamwork)
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Strong attention to detail as well as organizational and interpersonal skills
• Quality communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Self-motivated and Results orientated
• Desire for continual learning
• Willingness to participate in a Criminal Record Background Check
• Experienced and comfortable with a variety of computer programs
• A Class 5 Driver's License is required
• Able to work days, evenings, weekends and attend offsite training and events

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with sales/estimating building materials
• Construction knowledge
• Retail experience
• Seljax estimating software experience

Responsibilities

• Understanding and following Westview Co-op’s Health and Safety Program
• Providing Exceptional Service to our Members and Guests and living our Brand expectations through our “You’re at Home Here” motto and sharing product knowledge
• Working with outside vendors to coordinate and order special inventory
• Provide estimates for building projects and close sales
• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing clients
• Identify and pursue sales opportunities through outside sales and site visits
• Coordinating with delivery Team and occasionally executing deliveries as required
• Providing solutions and advice pertaining to general and complex building projects
• Operating our point-of-sale terminals
• General merchandising and accurate ordering of products
• Review financial statements and identify strengths and areas for improvement and look for new ways to increase sales and improve results
• Understand and follow Westview Co-op’s Brand Image and Westview Co-op’s Policies and Procedures
• Administrative duties including claims, tracking of sales, invoices and all other paperwork is done timely, accurately and meets agreed upon timelines
• Other projects and responsibilities will be assigned

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• A comprehensive benefits package
• An employer-contributed pension plan with eligibility based on established criteria
• Learning opportunities
• Growth and development opportunities
• A culture of teamwork and innovation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed