Summary Slegg Building Materials is seeking a Full-Time Category Lead - Tools to join our team. The shifts are Monday - Friday. The salary range is $50,000 - $60,000 annually. The Responsibilities
Act as an ambassador of the company with all employees and customers.
Maintain an emphasis on a safety culture, customer service, and efficiency as top priorities.
Specific Ownership and accountability for the Tools Department.
Working on the sales floor (in aisle) to provide Superior Customer Service.
Assist customers with purchases; provide suggestions and recommendations on products. Track orders and follow up.
Build strong customer relationships through reliable call backs; follow up on Sales Orders and awareness of project timelines to foresee material needs.
Project quotes, pick orders, enter delivery orders and place special orders.
Work with Category Manager on assortment to drive sales.
Build strong relationships and communication between the sales team, vendors and purchasing.
General housekeeping duties and general stocking of merchandise as required.
Ensure inventory is properly accounted for and controlled.
Oversee and assign work to replenishment members – Tools Department.
Assist in keeping product signage/pricing accurate.
Other duties as assigned by management.
The Requirements
Broad knowledge of Building Supplies / Power Tools / Hand Tools
Demonstrated Superior Customer Service Skills
Minimum 2 years sales experience
Effective written and oral communication
Strong computer skills
Detail oriented with disciplined work habits
Ability to work independently or as a team
Able to multi task and prioritize
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Attend and participate in product knowledge training, either on-line or in person
Attend and participate in PRO Show Events, Job Site Events, etc.
Forklift / Scissor Lift experience is an asset
Ability to lift and carry up to 30lbs
A positive can do attitude is essential!
Benefits
Health benefits - including drug coverage, practitioner, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Retirement savings (pension or other) are provided.
Perks - Company discounts (mobile phone, etc.), training programs and opportunities for career advancement, group events, and more.
The Location - Langford 1210 Chidlow Connector Rd. Our Langford Store is conveniently located on a major transit route just off of Sooke Road past the Luxton Fairgrounds. Langford’s growing population makes this city an ideal location for our flagship store, employing over 100 staff with endless opportunities to learn and grow. We proudly offer the largest selection of building materials on Vancouver Island. This branch offers an excellent selection of products including lumber, siding, concrete, drywall, insulation, power tools, paint, flooring, hardware and more. We also boast Vancouver Island’s largest fleet of building material delivery trucks. Our Core Values
Our people have the independence and authority to make a difference
We invest in relationships and every person is important
Our highest priority is serving others
We passionately pursue a safe work environment along with a relentless focus on operational excellence
We believe you can never go wrong, doing the right thing
If you feel we are a good fit for your career goals and skillset, we invite you to apply and look forward to reviewing your application. As part of the GMS Inc. family of companies, you can launch your career with a North American building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance. We are an equal opportunity employer.