Fort St. John Co-operative is hiring a Petroleum Sales Representative for our Bulk Petroleum Operations located in Fort St. John, BC.
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.fortstjohnco-op.crs.
What you’ll do:
You will display top quality sales skills and be responsible for attracting and maintaining new and existing accounts by:
- Developing and building petroleum, oil and lube sales in local trading area.
- Providing customers with efficient and courteous service, maintaining Fort St. John Co-op’s high standards of customer service.
- Achieving volume and margin sales targets, including tank rentals and sales.
- Utilizing and initiating customer contact programs.
- Managing all leads and opportunities and working closely with the Petroleum Team to facilitate solutions for the customer, including present and future needs.
- Developing strong relationships with all accounts to enhance customer loyalty.
- Having a solid understanding of negotiating strategies and profitability analysis.
- Ensuring inventory levels and ordering schedules are maintained.
- Keeping informed with new products and having knowledge of competitor pricing.
- Implementing and effectively managing sales programs and product delivery schedules.
- Complying with all safety regulations and procedures.
- Clearly representing our values of Integrity, Commitment and Responsibility.
Why it matters:
Our team is committed to providing excellent customer service while achieving the highest retail standards. We aspire to be leaders in environmental responsibility while supporting the communities we live in.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Bulk Petroleum Sales and:
- You have completed Grade 12.
- You have 3+ years of commercial or industrial sales experience; experience in fuels and/or lubricants considered an asset.
- You have a Class 5 BC Driver’s License with a clean abstract.
- You have the ability to lift 25 kgs and carry it more than 100 m without assistance.
- You’re committed to safety in the workplace.
- You possess good communication and interpersonal skills.
- You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.
Please note: An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered for this position and although these are preferred qualifications, we are willing to train the right candidate. If you don’t meet all the requirements but have a strong interest in this career path, you are encouraged to apply.
Core Competencies:
Proven abilities in the following competencies will be considered an asset:
- Customer Focus –establishes and maintains effective customer relationships.
- Ensures Accountability – works with people to determine clear performance standards and follows through on commitments, ensuring others do the same.
- Communicates Effectively – effective in a variety of communication settings or among diverse styles and position levels.
Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package 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. The range for this position is $25.42 - $35.85 per hour. Starting wage will be based on education and experience.
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.
Please note that safety-sensitive positions will require pre-employment alcohol and substance testing.
Apply online by June 22, 2025. Relocation assistance may be provided. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
