About Us
SCS Manufacturing is a central Vancouver Island manufacturer of waste containers, flat decks, gravel boxes and open-top containers. SCS also provides custom fabrication and design services to clients across Western North America.
As part of The Hazelwood Group, we offer the best of both worlds: small-team flexibility backed by the strength of a larger organization. Learn more at https://www.hazelwood.ca/
We’re looking for a Temporary Full-Time Sales Coordinator to provide coverage during a parental leave. This role will own the movement of container opportunities from initial inquiry through production handoff. You’ll be the link between customers, Outside Sales, Design, Estimating and Production, ensuring opportunities are accurately quoted, properly documented and ready to move forward.
This role combines customer communication, sales coordination, estimating support and occasional business-development activity. If you’re organized, technically curious and comfortable managing several active opportunities at once, we want to hear from you.
Benefits of Employment: Why work at SCS?
- Benefits after three months, with health and dental premiums 100% employer-paid
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Priority access to TELUS Health Virtual Care
- Annual financial donations to volunteer organizations directly supported by employees
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Supportive, respectful and forward-thinking leadership that values employee input and ideas
- On-site parking
Compensation
- $60,000 base salary per year
- Commission of 1.5% of the gross profit on the sale of all standard container products
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the primary contact for container inquiries and sales opportunities
- Engage prospective and existing customers by phone, email, video and in person
- Assess customer needs and recommend container solutions
- Prepare accurate quotes, confirming scope, pricing and specifications
- Coordinate drawings, approvals and revisions with Design
- Maintain pipeline activity, customer records and follow-up in the CRM
- Partner with Outside Sales to develop and advance opportunities
- Manage awarded projects through scope confirmation and production handoff
- Communicate project requirements, priorities and timelines to internal teams
- Monitor project progress and address risks, gaps or delays
- Support RFP responses, proposals and customer-facing documentation
- Maintain reporting and identify process improvement opportunities
- Contribute to customer retention, account growth and revenue generation
What You Bring
- 2+ years of experience in sales, sales coordination, customer service, estimating, or project coordination
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Excellent organization and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple active priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Confidence communicating with customers and cross-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle customer questions or concerns
- Experience using CRM or ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
- Ability to understand technical drawings and customer specifications
- Experience in manufacturing, fabrication, industrial products, or a technical environment is considered an asset
- Post-secondary education in business, marketing, or a technical field is considered an asset, or equivalent work experience
- Valid driver’s licence and reliable transportation
Summation
This is a temporary full-time position providing parental leave coverage.
SCS Manufacturing and The Hazelwood Group thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada. A criminal record check may be required as part of the hiring process.
Pay: From $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Vision care
Application question(s):
- Are you comfortable with a temporary contract assignment covering a parental leave?
- Are you currently located in the Nanaimo area?
- What's your availability to come in for an interview?
- SCS is not accessible by transit. Do you have reliable vehicle?
- Please include your email address if it is not currently on your resume.
Experience:
- Sales Representative: 2 years (required)
- Lean Manufacturing: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Canadian Passport (required)
- Driver's Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
