Job Description

Company Overview

Our company is a well respected pioneer in environmental stewardship. In a world where being "green" became the hottest topic going, and new trends and goals being pushed and enforced, we have been a solid unwavering voice for common sense environmentalism and high integrity living. We began as a consulting company but gradually turned the consulting onto manufacturers and developed a product distribution company to offer solutions that were not otherwise available. This brought us a lot of acclaim, and many years of strong business. Things have slowed a lot since the covid lockdowns but we are fortunate to still have many long etablished loyal clientelle.

Join Us as a Key Player - Path to Partnership or Ownership!

Are you more than just an employee? Do you have the drive, vision, and skills to help shape the future of a growing business?

We're looking for a talented and motivated individual to join our team in a trial role with a clear path to

long-term partnership or ownership

. This is not just another job -- it's an opportunity to prove your value, grow with us, and earn a stake in the company's success.

What We're Offering:

A structured trial period to demonstrate your abilities and fit Mentorship and support as you integrate into the business Performance-based evaluation for advancement A transparent pathway to equity, partnership, or ownership for the right candidate

We're Looking For Someone Who:

Takes initiative and thinks like an owner Has relevant skills and experience in different roles within a large distribution company, or, been involved in core functions in a smaller distribution company. Is committed, reliable, and passionate about long-term growth Shares our values of common sense environmentalism Wants more than a paycheck -- you want a future in the business

Job Summary:

Managing a product distribution company.

Responsibilities for first 6 months:

Oversee and perform daily office operations (order & payment processing, inventory, deliveries..) to ensure smooth functioning of all administrative processes. Oversee and perform Customer Service/Inside Sales functions to maintain strong client relations. Maintain clerical functions including task lists, record keeping, managing information and office organization.

Hours & Timeline Expectations:

Stage 1: 5-6 weeks, Part Time, Mon-Fri, 10-3. A combination of on the job training, and being instrumental in performing the core daily office operations, while ensuring efficiency and effectiveness. By the end of phase 1, you should feel confident managing the general day to day operations on your own. Stage 2 is a 4 week period of demonstrating that followed by a performance evaluation. Provided everything is moving in the right direction, Stage 3 will expand the training, the responsibilities, the hours and the pay. The timelines and specific goals will depend on the selected candidate, and outlined in an offer of employment.

Requirements for long term success:

To excel in this job, you need to have had experience in different roles within a large distribution company, or have been involved in core functions in a smaller distribution company. Alternatively, its possible that someone who has studied this and is really business savy, could be a candidate.

Experience managing orders, providing customer service, understanding inventory, supply chain and the distribution cycle. Strong communication skills with experience and understanding of how the conversation differs between different types of customers and vendors and B2B, vs B2C. Also knowing how to ask the right questions in order to identify and gather information effectively. Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail. Self Motivated with Confidence and Logical thinking skills. Familiarity with vendor management practices is a plus.
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If you're ready to work hard, prove your worth, and potentially become a part of the company's future, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to start the conversation. Your journey to ownership begins with a trial -- but could lead to something much bigger.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $45,000.00-$68,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress On-site parking Profit sharing Store discount Wellness program
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Do you care about the welfare of animals and the health of our environment? Must be computer savy Excellent English Verbal Communication and Writing Skills Ability to stay goal orientated, and fluidly move from one task to another without getting stressed.
Experience:

distribution: 2 years (required) QuickBooks: 1 year (preferred) Accounting Related: 1 year (preferred) Excel: 2 years (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Work Location: In person