Wild Rose Co-operative Association Ltd. is recruiting for a driven Petroleum Sales Representative who will specialize in sales at our fast-growing Killam Bulk Plant, as well as leverage sales across our other commodities such as Agriculture and Home & Farm Supply.
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.wildrosecoop.crs.
What you’ll do:
Roles and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Develop and build petroleum, oil and lube sales in local and expanding trading area
Provide customers with good, efficient, courteous service
Utilize and initiate customer contact programs
Resolve customer concerns
Aid in the development and understand business planning, budgets and price strategy
Utilize the BRIC system
Adhere to all Wild Rose Co-op policies and procedures
Perform other duties as assigned
Work safely and watch for the safety of others around you
This role will require the use of various computer programs and phone applications, as well as the lifting of heavy products
Why it matters:
Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.
Who you are:
You have a certificate, diploma or degree in a Sales and marketing related program
3+ years Direct Sales experience (including cold calling, cross-promoting, making in person home or business calls)
You have knowledge of the Agriculture industry and its related products and equipment
You possess the ability to work as part of a team, you have excellent leadership, communication (written and oral), and listening skills, and can be persuasive;
You have an understanding of financial statements and inventory controls
You can plan and prioritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
A valid Class 5 license and clean drivers abstract
Related experience in the Co-operative Retailing System is considered an asset
Be able to travel at least 60% locally and 20% throughout Western Canada
This position will report to the Petroleum Manager.
This position is based on 40 hours per week, with some on-call, weekends and overtime required based on operational needs. This is a salaried position. This position will include a company truck and cell phone and will require travelling around the sales area performing customer sales calls and deliveries daily.
Our employees receive competitive salaries, a profit-sharing program, EFAP program, employee discount program, a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing learning opportunities, 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.
The Co-operative wishes to thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
