Contractor Admin Associate
April 7 2025
Industries
Retail
Categories Retail,
Saint John, NB • Part time
Contractor Sales Administrators provide administrative support to our Contractor Sales and Operations teams. They partner with our sales representatives to fully support customer needs and assist in the administration of various sales processes. It is a 40 hour per week role.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the Contractor Sales team.
- Follow up on general inquiries regarding deliveries, products and services available.
- Process purchase order for special order materials.
- Expedite administrative tasks in relation to sales processes.
- Help create improved work flow/efficiency using Kent's various online applications.
- Coordinate processing customer orders with other stores, departments and vendors.
- Handle incoming calls to the Contractor Desk.
- Other administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Proficient with computer applications.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Desire to serve customers and team with a professional and positive attitude.
- Can work independently with high attention to detail and a sense of urgency.
- Ability to multitask. Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Ability to anticipate needs of sales team and customers within the sales process.
- Customer Service experience is considered an asset.
- Experience in a similar role is an asset.
About the Team
Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. With 48 locations and an ecommerce website, our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior customer service and know-how, quality products, and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values. We employ over 3,700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. We focus on the development of our people and promote a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative and the ARENA buying group which ensures our great product selection and pricing
About Us
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and are a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.