Lumber Manager - Lake Co-op @ Centre

Position: Lumber Manager - Lake Country Co-op @ Home Centre
Lake Country Co-op invites applications for the position of  full-time Lumber Manager  onsite at our  Home Centre  location in  Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.  If you are dedicated to delivering an outstanding customer experience, have a proven track record in sales, and are talented at working both independently and as the leader of a highly motivated team, then Lake Country Co-op is looking for you.

This position will supervise Team Members, maintain inventory, and champion Asset Protection and Safety Management at the Prince Albert Home Centre location, supporting approximately $10.5 million in annual sales.

What You Will Do:

Demonstrate the behaviors and actions to support Lake Country Co-operative’s vision, mission, and safety principles to make a difference in members lives, with a strong customer-focused approach.
Provide legendary service at all touch points through various communication channels.
Assist the Home and Building solutions team and store leadership in the following areas as assigned. Initiate, develop, and implement policies and innovations that will ensure the growth in sales, service, and earnings. Provide leadership to the team members in training, development, coaching, and performance management. Assist with achieving budgeted goals through pricing, sales, margins, expenses, and inventory control in each product category.

Assist with preparing and presenting detailed and competitive quotes, materials takeoffs, and project packages using estimating software and in-store tools. Develop and maintain strong relationships with contractors, builders, and customers. Oversee adherence to brand merchandising standards, marketing efforts, and image standards. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of building materials, home improvement trends, and building code requirements. Manage in-store merchandising and promotional campaigns related to project materials and services.

Resolve customer issues quickly and professionally to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
Champion the Asset Protection and Safety Management systems, policies, and procedures.
Perform minor repairs to assets, as required.
Perform all other duties, as required.
Who You’ll Work With:  Reporting to the Home Centre Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing strategic plans and policies that drive growth in sales, service excellence, and customer satisfaction. You will inspire a collaborative, high-energy environment focused on teamwork, innovations, and delivering an exceptional customer experience.
Who You Are:  You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations, Building Materials, and Customer Service and:
You have 3-5 years of relevant experience in the home and building, hardware, construction, or retail industry, with at least 3 years of progressive leadership experience.
Co-operative Retailing System experience, along with construction accreditation, a solid understanding of construction methods, and experience estimating and quoting projects is preferred.
You are creative, self-reliant, goal oriented, and can set and adjust priorities in an ever-changing retail environment.
You possess experience in the areas of member relations, selling, health and safety, ordering, receiving, merchandising, and asset maintenance.
You have strong leadership, interpersonal, communication skills, and the ability to successfully motivate and work with team members.
You have a high level of integrity and accountability.
You have sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
You are honest, trustworthy, results-oriented, and strive to be the best in what you do.
You are able strategically plan and organize both your own tasks and those of your team, delegating tasks when necessary.
You have a well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
You are customer-focused and have the ability to work in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment.
You must be willing and able to obtain forklift and WHMIS certifications.
You carry a valid Class 5 license and are available for day travel within the Lake Country Co-op trading area to attend seminars, meetings, training programs, and for other operational purposes.
You have the ability to fulfill the physical tasks common to the construction industry.
You have a flexible work schedule; some evenings and weekends are required.

What We Offer:

Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including flex days, a flexible spending account, and an employer matched pension plan at one of Saskatchewan’s largest companies.
Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop, and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

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