Contractor Sales (in-store)
Join Our Team at BMG Building Supplies – Home Hardware in Princeton, BC!
We’re proud to be part of the Home Hardware family – Canada’s largest independent home improvement retailer. Since 1964, Home Hardware has been a trusted name in communities across the country, and here in Princeton, we’re excited to be growing under new ownership!
We’re currently on the lookout for a friendly, knowledgeable, and motivated person to work in Contractor Sales at the in-store Contractor Sales Counter. If you love helping people, know your way around building materials, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment – we’d love to meet you.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be the go-to person for contractors and customers looking for advice, quotes, and materials. Your day-to-day will include:
- Helping customers at the Contractor Sales counter with a smile and solid advice
- Understanding their needs and offering smart, practical solutions
- Preparing quotes and special orders
- Staying up to date on pricing, inventory, and local building codes
- Working closely with the yard team and store manager to keep things running smoothly
- Building strong relationships with contractors and key accounts
- Keeping safety top of mind and reporting any hazards
- Using our Point-of-Sale system to process orders and track customer activity
- Pitching in with ideas to improve how we do things
- Preparing to take on a leadership role managing the yard employees as the business grows
Qualifications
You don’t need to know everything, but here’s what will help you hit the ground running:
- Experience in retail sales, especially with building materials
- Solid knowledge of lumber, trusses, engineered floors, and construction basics
- Ability to read blueprints and other construction drawings
- Ability to put together wood packages
- Understanding of residential construction processes
- Familiarity with local building codes and permits
- Great communication and customer service skills
- Comfortable with computers and open to learning new systems
- A team player who’s flexible and ready to pitch in when needed
- Willingness to keep learning and growing in the role
- Leadership potential and interest in managing a team
Location & Perks
This is a full-time, permanent position based in beautiful Princeton, BC. We offer a competitive wage of $20–$35/hour (depending on experience), plus benefits. If you’re moving from out of town, we’re happy to chat about relocation.
If you’re passionate about construction, love helping people, and want to be part of a growing team, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Let’s build something great together!