Full-time Warehouse/Counter Service Representative with Plumbing Experience 

Bartle & Gibson Co. Ltd. has been in business since 1944. We are a leading distributor in plumbing, heating and electrical supplies across Western Canada and the North West Territories. Bartle & Gibson is committed to providing our valued customers and team members the very best.

We are currently looking for a motivated, hardworking, experienced Plumbing Counter Service Representative who has what it takes to work in fast-paced environment requiring attention to detail. You have the communication skills of a great customer service person and enjoy working in a dynamic environment that allows you to meet new people. Serving in both the counter area and in our warehouse, you are experienced with plumbing, heating and electrical products and you are the type of person who appreciates variety in their daily workflow and learning new skills.

Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, your job duties are, but not limited to: 

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serving customers at sales counter and assisting them with all their requirements 
• Prepare orders for shipping with proper documentation
• Dealing with customers on the phone in an efficient and pleasant manner 
• Must work well with others in this fast-paced business
• Stocking shelves and putting parts in proper locations throughout warehouse
• Performing miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

You will prove yourself to be an asset to Bartle & Gibson by possessing the following skills necessary to succeed:

Skills/Competencies:

• Excellent customer service skills
• Accuracy in picking and shipping orders
• Organized team player with a strong aptitude to performing tasks accurately
• Punctual, efficient and professional
• Be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Proven ability to work under time constraints and deadlines
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds

Experience/Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous warehouse experience desirable
• Knowledge of or previous experience in the Plumbing industry mandatory
• Current Forklift Certification an asset
• Solid basic computer skills

If you want to join a company with a great culture that truly values and rewards you for a job well done, then we encourage you to submit your resume to careers@bartlegibson.com. Our compensation and benefits, including profit sharing and career growth potential are competitive and will be based on experience and abilities.

*No phone calls or drop ins. Apply by application submission only, stating applicable experience and salary expectations in your cover letter. All submissions are kept in the highest level of confidentiality. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in employment with Bartle & Gibson, however, only those who possess the desired qualifications, experience and local to the Whistler area will be contacted for further review.

Final candidates will be required to undergo an assessment and security screening, including a criminal record check. Employment is subject to screening completion that is satisfactory to Bartle & Gibson.

Bartle & Gibson is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive wages and opportunity for advancement from within the organization.

Seeking a FULL TIME Showroom Consultant in our Saanich branch. 

Bartle and Gibson Co. Ltd. has been in business since 1944. We are an independent industry leading distributor in plumbing, heating and electrical supplies across Western Canada and the North West Territories. We are committed to providing our valued customers excellent service and our team members an exciting and positive workplace. 

As the Showroom Consultant, you are the face of Bartle & Gibson. You are welcoming and enthusiastic providing exceptional customer service to every customer you serve from Monday to Saturday. You greet all your clients and guide them through the process of finding the right products and purchasing. 

You have a friendly, outgoing personality and are in search of a career opportunity to build upon your existing sales experience. You have the industry knowledge, ease of self-expression and communication skills of a great sales representative and know what it takes to keep your customers happy. You are adept at understanding customers' needs and are comfortable making product recommendations to meet those needs.

Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, you will prove yourself to be an excellent representative for Bartle & Gibson Showroom focusing on growing our business by working with customers who visit our showroom to find their ideal and unique product packages and solutions. Your main job duties are but not limited to:

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintaining the pristine of showroom products, show suites; displays are kept clean with an appealing presentation
• Source materials for customers
• Provide quotes for clients and quote follow ups
• Present and detail company products and services to existing and potential clients
• Prepare and activate paperwork to process sales
• Prepare reports on sales activity and effectiveness of product display
• Make sales calls and follow-up contact with previous visitors to the showroom
• Conduct after sales service with customers
• Research and stay up-to-date on product knowledge and industry trends
• Work closely with others (clients, suppliers, co-workers) to ensure project needs are met
• Professional grooming and presentation will be expected of salespeople who are representing Bartle & Gibson
• Other duties as required

You will prove yourself to be an asset to Bartle & Gibson by possessing the following skills necessary to succeed:

Skills/Qualifications:

• Outgoing and positive attitude
• Very organized with high attention to detail
• Quick responsiveness and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written); persuasive and influential
• Strong initiative and self-motivated
• Can work independently and in a team environment

Experience/Education:

• Minimum Grade 12 education required
• Candidates should possess a minimum of two years’ sales experience (counter sales or inside sales)
• Experience using Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of the plumbing and electrical industry or products would be considered an asset
• Appropriate training will be provided for the right candidate

If you want to join a company with a great culture that truly values and rewards you for a job well done, then we encourage you to submit your resume to careers@bartlegibson.com. Our compensation and benefits, including profit sharing and career growth potential are competitive and will be based on experience and abilities.

Apply in person or by application submission stating applicable experience and salary expectations in your cover letter. All submissions are kept in the highest level of confidentiality. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in employment with Bartle & Gibson, however, only those who possess the desired qualifications, experience and local to the Saanich area will be contacted for further review.

Final candidates will be required to undergo an assessment and security screening, including a criminal record check. Employment is subject to screening completion that is satisfactory to Bartle & Gibson.

Bartle & Gibson is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive wages and opportunity for advancement from within the organization.

Fulltime Electrical Counter Sales Representative

Bartle and Gibson Co. Ltd. have been in business since 1944. With 31 distribution centres we are a leading distributor in plumbing, heating and electrical supplies across western Canada and the North West Territories. We are committed to providing our valued customers excellent service and team members an exciting and positive workplace. 

We are currently in search of a career orientated person to join our team at our South Calgary location. This position handles Electrical Inside/Counter Sales and Quotations to our customers. The position operates in a fast paced, dynamic and rewarding environment. You are a self-motivated team player efficient at using your time and are often referred to as a dependable individual who enjoys physical labour.

You have the electrical experience to back up your past success and are no stranger to working in a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail and great communication skills. Your organizational skills shine through in how you manage your workflow and you are in search of a career opportunity with great potential

Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, you will be responsible for Counter Sales, Inside Sales and quotes, quote follow up and after sale service. Your major focus will be on the Lighting business with plumbing knowledge. Your job duties are, but not limited to: 

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responding to inquiries and processing incoming calls and orders
• Contacting current customers and identifying new products and potential up-selling
• Entering orders into system
• Purchasing materials for customers and sales negotiations
• Sourcing materials for customers when currently not in stock
• Opening new accounts and closing orders
• Maintaining knowledge base on current products and learning about new products
• Providing product information, pricing quotations and follow-up on quotes
• Offering technical expertise on products to purchasers
• Developing and maintaining positive customer relationships
• Ensuring that customers are satisfied with order taking, product, pricing, deliveries and overall service
• Counter Sales and handling returns as required 
• Shipping and receiving customer orders, as well as stocking bins
• Working closely with others to ensure customer needs are met
• Other duties as required

You will prove yourself to be an asset to Bartle & Gibson by possessing the following skills necessary to succeed:

Skills & Competencies:

• Exceptional customer service
• Ability to warm up and develop instant rapport with potential customers
• Ability to develop long term relationships and generate referrals from your customers
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, both verbal and written
• Impeccable organizational skills with attention to detail
• Time management & multitasking skills to serve several customers at the same time
• Strong networking skills, outgoing personality
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Email)
• Self-motivated; able to function effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Proven ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced work environment

Qualifications & Education:

• Minimum grade 12 education
• Candidates should possess a minimum of two years’ sales experience (counter sales, inside sales or outside sales)
• Post-Secondary courses in Electrical preferred
• Skilled in serving and negotiating with institutional and industrial purchasers, electrical contractors and the public
• Experience using Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of the electrical industry or a background in electrical products would be considered an asset, including - lighting, wiring devices, distribution and motor control
• Knowledge of the plumbing industry or a background in plumbing products would be considered an asset

If you want to join a company with a great culture that truly values and rewards you for a job well done, then we encourage you to submit your resume to careers@bartlegibson.com. Our compensation and benefits, including profit sharing and career growth potential are competitive and will be based on experience and abilities.

*No phone calls or drop ins. Apply by application submission only, stating applicable experience and salary expectations in your cover letter. All submissions are kept in the highest level of confidentiality. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in employment with Bartle & Gibson, however, only those who possess the desired qualifications, experience and local to the Calgary area will be contacted for further review.

Final candidates will be required to undergo an assessment and security screening, including a criminal record check. Employment is subject to screening completion that is satisfactory to Bartle & Gibson.

Bartle & Gibson is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive wages and opportunity for advancement from within the organization.

Fulltime Electrical Counter Sales Associate

Bartle and Gibson Co. Ltd. have been in business since 1944. With 31 distribution centres we are a leading distributor in plumbing, heating and electrical supplies across western Canada and the North West Territories. We are committed to providing our valued customers excellent service and team members an exciting and positive workplace.

We are currently in search of a career orientated person to join our Customer Service team, Electrical division. The position operates in a fast paced, dynamic, unionized environment. You are a self-motivated team player efficient at using your time and are often referred to as a dependable individual who enjoys physical labour while meeting new people.

Reporting directly to the Warehouse Manager, you will be responsible for all Electrical counter sales and product returns while providing expertise as a member of the customer service team. Your major focus will be on the Electrical business with plumbing knowledge. Your job duties are, but not limited to:

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensures and provides quality service to both internal and external customers
• Develops and maintains positive customer relationships
• Accesses the company’s internal systems to obtain and extract order information and enter orders
• Responds to inquiries and processing incoming calls and orders
• Sources materials for customers when currently not in stock
• Receives, processes and verifies the accuracy of orders from customers
• Responds professionally to all product returns
• Ensures that customers are satisfied with order taking, product, pricing, deliveries and overall service
• Responds to requests for order changes, including the maintenance of order/customer information files
• Communicates order/customer changes to the appropriate personnel/departments
• Maintains knowledge base on current products and learning about new products
• Performs assigned system maintenance to various electronic order files
• Assists in developing and recommending changes to existing methods and systems to increase the accuracy, efficiency and responsiveness of the customer service department as a whole
• Works closely with others to ensure customer needs are met
• Completes other duties as required

You will prove yourself to be an asset to Bartle & Gibson by possessing the following skills necessary to succeed:

Skills & Competencies:

• Possess sales and customer service skills and portray a positive attitude
• Ability to portray a business like professional appearance and deal with customers professionally
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, both verbal and written
• Impeccable organizational skills with attention to detail
• Time management & multitasking skills to serve several customers at the same time
• Strong networking skills, outgoing personality
• Excellent computer skills (Word, Excel, Email)
• Self-motivated; able to function effectively both independently and as a member of a team
• Proven ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced work environment
• Willingness to take product knowledge seminars, training sessions and meetings
• Ability and willingness to take courses on sales and customer service if provided

Qualifications & Education:

• Minimum grade 12 education required
• Minimum of three (3) years’ counter sales experience in wholesale or building supply stores
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the electrical industry or knowledge of electrical products required
• Experience using Microsoft Office required
• Must be fluent in English 

If you want to join a company with a great culture that truly values and rewards you for a job well done, then we encourage you to submit your resume to careers@bartlegibson.com. Our compensation and benefits, including profit sharing and career growth potential are competitive and will be based on experience and abilities.

*No phone calls or drop ins. Apply by application submission only, stating applicable experience and salary expectations in your cover letter. All submissions are kept in the highest level of confidentiality. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in employment with Bartle & Gibson, however, only those who possess the desired qualifications, experience and local to the Lower Mainland will be contacted for further review.

Final candidates will be required to undergo an assessment and security screening, including a criminal record check. Employment is subject to screening completion that is satisfactory to Bartle & Gibson.

Bartle & Gibson is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive wages and opportunity for advancement from within the organization.

Warehouse Personnel

Bartle and Gibson Co. Ltd. has been in business since 1944. We are an independent industry leading distributor in plumbing, heating and electrical supplies across Western Canada and the North West Territories. We are committed to providing our valued customers excellent service and our team members an exciting and positive workplace.

You are a self-motivated team player efficient at using your time and are often referred to as a dependable individual who enjoys physical labour. You have the experience to back up your past success and are no stranger to working in a fast-paced environment that requires attention to detail and great communication skills. Your organizational skills shine through in how you manage your workflow and you are in search of a career opportunity with great potential!

Reporting directly to the Branch Manager, your job duties are, but not limited to:

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Accurately receive material and/or pick and ship orders
• Ensure all paperwork completed properly and documents maintained for shipping purposes
• Organize product efficiently and maintain inventories
• Pull products from yard and warehouse as required
• Organize space in the warehouse and perform cleaning duties
• General warehouse duties and maintenance as needed
• Notify supervisors of problems that are not resolvable
• Restock materials as and when required
• Other duties as required

You will prove yourself to be an asset to the Bartle & Gibson team by possessing the following skills necessary to succeed:

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Highly organized, with attention to detail
• Good multi-tasker with the ability to work to and meet deadlines
• Reliable, ability to carry out tasks correctly while under pressure
• Ability to follow instructions meticulously
• Fluent in English – both spoken and written
• Demonstrated ability to work unsupervised
• Team player, adaptable, energetic with a positive professional attitude
• Ability to process orders in an organized and esthetic manner.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs

Experience, Education & Certificates:

• Minimum grade 12 education required
• Previous warehouse experience an asset
• Experience in a fast paced environment an asset
• Previous plumbing and/or electrical industry experience required
• Forklift Experience an asset

If you want to join a company with a great culture that truly values and rewards you for a job well done, then we encourage you to submit your resume to careers@bartlegibson.com. Our compensation and benefits, including profit sharing and career growth potential are competitive and will be based on experience and abilities. 

*No phone calls or drop ins. Apply by application submission only, stating applicable experience and salary expectations in your cover letter. All submissions are kept in the highest level of confidentiality. The position will remain open until a suitable candidate is selected. 

We are an equal opportunity employer. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest in employment with Bartle & Gibson, however, only those who possess the desired qualifications, experience and local to the Saanich/Victoria area will be contacted for further review.

Final candidates will be required to undergo an assessment and security screening, including a criminal record check. Employment is subject to screening completion that is satisfactory to Bartle & Gibson.

Bartle & Gibson is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive wages and opportunity for advancement from within the organization.