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Front Counter Sales Associate

Country Lumber10 days ago
Langley, BC
$23 - $25/hour
Mid Level
Full-time

Top Benefits

Wage plus Commissions
Benefits and RRSP match after 3 months’ probation is successfully completed
Dental care

About the role

Great opportunity to establish yourself with a growing company!

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibilities / Position Overview:

The Sales Counter Associate is responsible for conducting all sales functions in a professional manner for counter customers by providing prompt and efficient service to achieve maximum sales and customer satisfaction. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must, with the ability to deal with conflict management.

Principal Responsibilities:

  • Exhibit a positive, friendly, and helpful attitude with customers by developing professional relationships.
  • Assess customer needs and provide expert advice on our products.
  • Communicate effectively with customers, store associates and management to exceed all client sales and service expectations.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor and attitude with team members, customers, store associates and managers.
  • Follow up on orders and answering phone calls.
  • Must keep up to date with all new products and their technical applications.
  • Record and complete transactions with sales orders.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures regarding loss preventions and breakage of goods.
  • Adhere to company standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Perform other duties as requested by management.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability and Experience:

  • 3 to 5 years sales experience - required
  • Knowledge in lumber and building materials -an asset, but not required.
  • Experience in customer service - an asset, but not required.
  • Languages: Fluent in Punjabi and/or Hindi – an asset, but not required.
  • Enjoys working with people, exhibits a positive attitude, and proven ability to work under pressure.
  • Analytical, excellent problem-solving skills and proficient computer skills.
  • Flexible and able to adapt to operational needs and deadlines.
  • Excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills with customers, employees and management.
  • Ability to work with a high sense of urgency and drive, able to set priorities and deliver results within deadlines, and ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Autonomous and dependable, while working in a team and contributing to the overall company goals.

Working Conditions:

  • Ability to stand and/or sit for an hour, or more, at a time.
  • Ability to lift items weighing 3 lbs. to 50 lbs.
  • Shift: Tuesday through Friday: 8:00am to 4:30pm; Saturdays: 8:00am to 4:30pm

Compensation:

  • Wage plus Commissions!
  • Benefits and RRSP match after 3 months’ probation is successfully completed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $23.00-$25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Shift:

  • 8 hour shift

Experience:

  • Sales: 3 years (required)
  • construction/building material: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

About Country Lumber

Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
51-200

Retail lumber sales