Job Description

Prairie Co-op is hiring a Permanent Full Time Lumber Sales Representative at our Home Centre located in Melville or Fort Qu’Appelle, SK.

Who we are:

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. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.prairieco-op.crs

What you’ll do:

The Lumber Sales Representative effectively communicates and promotes the value of local Co-op goods and services to current and potential customers in support of organizational sales and financial objectives. This includes:

• Being responsible for a customer base within an assigned market area by executing sales programs to meet and/or exceed budgeted sales and margins.
• Works closely with the sales support teams to ensure commitments are met in a timely manner.
• Develops new client relationships and business, by targeting customers with whom the local Co-op can profitably do business and elevating the local Co-ops’ presence in the industry.
• Carries out all administrative, technical and reporting aspects of sales activities, including preparing and administering sales contracts; maintaining customer records; and ensuring accuracy of sales data.
• Provides input to product and service offerings based on customer feedback and interactions and remains up to date on current market trends.
• Other duties as assigned.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Home & Building Products and:

• Building networks brings you satisfaction.
• You have a Degree in Business/Commerce.
• You have 3-6 years of relevant experience. Commodity-specific sales experience is preferred.
• You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.
• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.

What we offer:

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

Please note that safety-sensitive positions will require pre-employment alcohol and substance testing.

Apply with resume and cover letter at careers@prairie.crs or contact us at careers@prairie.crs for more information.

This position will remain open until filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.