Fairway Lumber is a family-owned business that provides a wide selection of building and hardware products for homeowners and contractors. Located in St. Jacobs, we have been serving the local community for over 65 years.

The LBM (Lumber and Building Materials) Counter Salesperson is responsible for providing prompt, courteous and productive service to customers, advising them on appropriate merchandise and related items.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Ensure customers are greeted at time of arrival at the LBM counter
- Determine customer's needs by asking open-ended questions
- Communicate product knowledge to the customer, as appropriate
- Process special orders for non-stock or out-of-stock items
- Be familiar with and maintain up-to-date information on pricing
- Help customers solve building problems
- Be familiar with current yard inventory and surplus items
- Stocking shelves
- Work on additional duties and assignments as assigned by management

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

- Reports directly to the Store Manager and General Manager

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Friendly and helpful attitude toward customers
- Good mathematical skills




- Must be able to communicate effectively and persuasively with employees, management, suppliers, and customers to obtain accurate information for pricing, estimates, quotations, etc.
- Willingness to learn
- Prior retail experience beneficial
- Willingness to continually develop professional skills and knowledge base
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team atmosphere

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $21.00-$23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 44.0 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience working with lumber, building materials or construction products?
- This is a full-time, permanent position. Are you available to work on a full-time basis throughout the year?
- Do you live within 20km of St. Jacobs and have reliable transportation?
- Are you enrolled as a student?

Experience:

- customer service or sales: 3 years (required)

Language:

- English fluently (required)

Work Location: In person

📌 Lumber and Building Materials Counter Salesperson (Canada)
🏢 Fairway Lumber
📍 Canada