Inside Contract Sales

GMS Canada; Nanaimo; Hybrid; CAD 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including dental and视

Job summary

Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is looking for an Inside Contract Sales Representative for Slegg Building Materials on Vancouver Island. You will manage relationships with commercial clients, tailor material solutions, and drive sales targets while collaborating with partners.

The role requires knowledge of building materials, strong communication, and the ability to learn quickly. Weekend availability and a customer‑focused mindset are valued, with benefits and career growth

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of building supplies is required.
• Available to work weekends.
• Sales experience is an asset.
• Computer skills are required.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quotes, enter delivery orders, place special orders, and assist in purchasing.
• Build strong customer relationships through follow-ups and awareness of project timelines.
• Maintain merchandising standards in designated areas.
• Become subject matter expert on building materials (lumber, roofing, siding, insulation, drywall, hardware, etc.).
• Attend sales team meetings as needed.
• Learn about new building materials and related products.

Skills

Building materials knowledge

Sales experience

Weekend availability

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Competitive spirit

Job description

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates an expansive network of distribution centers nationwide.

As part of the GMS family of companies since 2018, Slegg Building Materials has worked to become your first stop for all your building needs. Slegg has been on the job site or helping out around the house since 1947 and is Vancouver Island’s choice for building materials and home improvement products. With multiple locations across Vancouver Island, we are proud of our roots, and we know the hard work and dedication that goes into every one of our customers’ projects. Our team is made up of dedicated and hardworking individuals who together create a rewarding and welcoming work environment.

As an Inside Contract Sales Representative, you will be instrumental in driving contract sales by managing relationships with commercial clients, understanding their project needs, and providing tailored building materials solutions. Your role will involve effective communication, collaboration with external partners, and achieving sales targets. The wage range is $24.50 - $32.25 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Project quotes, enter delivery orders, place special orders, and assist in purchasing.
• Build strong customer relationships through reliable call backs, follow up on deliveries, and awareness of project timeline to foresee material needs.
• Maintaining merchandising standards in designated areas
• Will be required to become subject matter expert.
• Attend sales team meetings as needed.
• Be a source of knowledge and willing to learn about new building materials: lumber, roofing, siding, insulation, drywall, hardware, retaining walls, pavers, concrete, etc.
• Take pride in your work environment keeping your desk area clean and presentable.
• Respect and obey safety policies and procedures in our yard and on job sites.
• All other duties as directed by management.

Skills and Qualifications

• A broad knowledge of building supplies is necessary.
• Available to work a variety of hours including weekends.
• Sales experience an asset
• Competitive spirit and results driven.
• Computer Skills required.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize.
• Self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Health benefits - including drug coverage, practitioner, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings (pension or other) are provided.
• Perks - Company discounts (mobile phone, etc.), training programs and opportunities for career advancement, group events, and more.