Contractor Sales Administrator

Kent Building Supplies Inc.; Mount Pearl; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Building Supplies Inc. is seeking a Contractor Administrator to support the Contractor Sales team with timely purchase orders and invoices while delivering excellent customer service.

The role focuses on administrative duties, billing, and order processing within a dynamic Atlantic Canada environment. Responsibilities include handling calls, maintaining filing systems, and coordinating with supervisors to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an administrative role or similar
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Contractor Sales team
• Manage billing and invoicing
• Process purchase orders for special order materials
• Receive and direct incoming calls in a friendly, professional manner
• Photocopy, fax and maintain central filing systems and administration files
• Coordinate with team members and supervisor to resolve issues
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned

Skills

Office skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Dynamics 365

PowerBI

Job description

Job Description

Build More Than a Career. Build a Future.

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At KENT, people don't just take jobs. They build careers. Whether you're leading a team, serving customers, creating content, managing projects, or building expertise in your field, you'll find opportunities to learn new skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Many of our leaders started in frontline roles and advanced through experience, development, and hard work. If you're looking for a place where your contribution matters, your growth is supported, and your work helps shape communities across Atlantic Canada, we'd love to hear from you.

Join one. Grow with many.

Contractor Administrators play a vital role in supporting the success of the Contractor Sales team. They ensure the timely and accurate processing of purchase orders and invoices while continuing to provide their expertise and superior customer service with clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Contractor Sales team
• Manage billing and invoicing
• Process purchase order for special order materials
• Receive and direct incoming calls in a friendly and professional manner
• Photocopy, fax and maintain central filing systems and administration files.
• Communicate with others involved in the process and letting a supervisor know when assistance is required to solve a problem
• Other administrative duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with Microsoft D365 and PowerBI is considered an asset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• Can work independently with high attention to detail and a sense of urgency
• Customer Service experience is considered an asset
• Experience in a similar role is an asset

About Us

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) operates in Eastern Canada (New-Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Québec, Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador), as well as in USA. We 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.

Our recruitment advisors and hiring teams will utilize human screening combined with AI technology to help identify the skills and qualities that matter most to our business, while safeguarding your privacy and using AI responsibly.

We appreciate your interest in our company however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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