Home & Farm Sales Advisor (Full-time) - Red Deer - Central Alberta Co-op

Join our Team at Red Deer Home Centre!

We are looking for a dynamic and customer-focused Home & Farm Sales Advisor to join our team at the Red Deer Home Centre. If you have a passion for providing exceptional service and building strong relationships with customers, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Join us and be part of a team dedicated to delivering top-quality products and expert advice to our customers in the home and farm industries. We are participating in the Alberta Youth Incentive Program which supports hiring youth from the ages 15-24.

Position: Home & Farm Sales Advisor

Full-time: 40 hours per week. Eligible for benefits after 3 months. If you are relocating from another province, please ensure you have AB Health coverage to be covered by our plan provider.

Availability: Weekdays and weekends- mornings, afternoons, and evenings.

Responsibilities:

• Grow the geographic sales area by building new relationships with Farmers, Contractors, Architects, Engineers, Building Inspectors, Draftsperson/Designers, Material Vendors, Trades, Local Co-ops, and Local Home Builder/Contractor Association(s), and strengthening relationships with existing accounts​.

• Assist in developing marketing and promotion strategies for the territory​.

• Provide outstanding guest service in the field, at the contractor sales desk, and on the telephone​.

• Prepare customer status reports, including but not limited to sales call activity, closing, follow-up, and prospect reports as required​.

• Read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, or drawings. Work with the estimator to suggest changes to construction plans where building codes, structural integrity, or efficiency may be a concern​.

• Support the tendering process by providing quantities, costing/pricing, and descriptive information associated with the overall building project.

• Provide product recommendations to improve design quality, efficiency, and structural integrity as needed​.

• Complete all sales documentation in a timely and accurate manner​.

• Develop and maintain a Vendor Reference Database to track and specify material-specific information (product availability, unit cost, lead times) and research alternative vendors where specialty goods are needed​.

• Stay updated on the latest products, equipment, trends, and materials in the building and home improvement industry​.

• Perform administrative and follow-up duties such as maintaining customer accounts and ensuring quotes, invoices, and payments are processed and completed accurately to customer satisfaction​.

• Demonstrate the behaviors and actions to support CAC’s vision, mission, values, and safety principles to make a difference in members’ lives, with a strong customer-focused approach​.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent with a preference for post-secondary education (business diploma or degree)​.

• Certificate and/or Diploma with a preference for Building or Construction Management are an asset​.

• 3 – 6 years of sales experience, building relationships with clients, preferably in a building or agricultural environment​.

• A valid driver’s licence (Class 5 minimum) is required​.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and customer service skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accurate records.

Total Rewards:

At Central Alberta Co-op, we value our team members and are committed to their well-being and success. As part of our dedication to providing a supportive working environment, we offer a range of Total Rewards:

• Loyalty Discount Program: Enjoy discounts on merchandise as a token of appreciation for your dedication.

• Employee and Family Assistance Program: Access confidential counseling, resources, and support services for you and your family.

• Team Member Volunteer Program: Get involved in community initiatives and make a positive impact through volunteer opportunities.

• Long Term Service Awards: Recognize and celebrate milestones in your career with us.

• Leadership Development Program: Take advantage of growth opportunities and advance your career within our organization. Select the link for more information:

https://www.centralalbertaco-op.crs/sites/centralalberta/local/detail/leadership-development-program

Central Alberta Co-op is proud to uphold our Brand Values of Integrity, Responsibility, and Community. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for advancement and personal growth, and benefits based on employment status. As a COR certified organization, we are dedicated to providing our team members and customers with a safe working and shopping environment.

How to Apply:

If you're ready to join our team and deliver exceptional service to our customers, please submit your resume online, along with three references and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and availability.

Application Deadline:

This posting will remain open until filled.

Important Note:

Successful candidates must provide their Social Insurance Number before their first shift.

We appreciate your interest in joining our team. However, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Central Alberta Co-op is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business, being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here.

At Central Alberta Co-op, our Leadership Development Program supports team members - whether new to the organization or growing within it - in building the skills, confidence, and experience needed for leadership roles. The program aligns with our values and culture, helping you grow, take on new challenges, and advance your career at Central Alberta Co-op.