Wakefield Canada is a privately owned, entrepreneurial company focused exclusively on servicing the Canadian Automotive and Commercial Heavy Duty aftermarket. With an employee base of over 200 people, Wakefield provides sales, marketing and distribution solutions to over 5000 customers in all segments, including retailers, warehouse distributors, automotive and heavy duty jobbers, franchised and independent installers, quick lubes, fleet companies, new car dealers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).

Wakefield was founded in June 2005 out of a strategic partnership with BP Lubricants to assume stewardship of the Castrol brand, and all customer facing operations, exclusively, in Canada. Wakefield's Brand portfolio includes Castrol as its cornerstone brand and business, along with SuperClean, a line of cleaners and degreasers for which Wakefield is the exclusive trading partner in Canada.

With a large and experienced sales force, in-house team of marketing professionals, and a comprehensive, coast to coast, distribution network, Wakefield provides premium automotive brands, dedicated customer service and technical support, and industry leading marketing programs to help drive growth for both our customers and the brands we represent. Our vision at Wakefield is to be the Best Lubricant Company in Canada.

Job Summary:

Represent the organization in a professional manner while interacting with customers thereby contributing to volume growth in the region. Excel as part of a team that includes local sales resources, a local warehouse and other company resources. Accomplish this while consistently following an exemplary standard in all aspects of Safety, Delivery Procedures and Professionalism. Location: Moncton, NB
 

Key Accountabilities:

• Organize and plan daily shipments
• Be fully accountable in coordinating everything that goes on and off your delivery truck to allow flawless delivery execution
• Distribute products and interact with customers via your daily route plan ensuring customer satisfaction
• Complete accurately all required customer paperwork and daily route information
• Attend Safety and Compliance Seminars and constantly strive to maintain a safe working environment
• Work closely with the Manager/Dispatcher on a daily basis
• Interact with local Sales resources in identifying key customer issues and opportunities in the market
• Any other duties which may be assigned from time to time

Working Conditions:

• Company uniform provided
• Professional and well maintained equipment
• Long distance and multiple day deliveries may be required as well as overtime due to run schedule, weather, or work volume.
• All required Personal Protective Equipment must be worn while performing tasks

Key Competencies:

• Must be self-motivated, conscientious, and very self-directed in accomplishing the work
• Strong attention to detail, superior analytical and rationalization skills
• Organized and able to effectively plan, prioritize and make decisions on the go
• Ability to manage workloads in a busy work environment and be flexible to change (flow to the work)
• Must be in good physical condition to adequately manage physical aspects of tasks
• Ability to work independently and be self-driven without supervision
• Takes responsibility to “own the job” and demonstrates integrity in all aspects of the work
• Team player who demonstrates respect for others and is performance driven to achieve goals and objectives
• Exceptional communication skills with a focus on ensuring excellent customer service as well as working with a remote team including the dispatcher
• Ability to understand and follow all work instructions and standard operating procedures
• Ability to learn and acquire key skills required
• Ability to maintain/acquire proficiency in relevant regulatory training and certifications as required by position such as, but not limited to, WHMIS, Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG)
• Ability to work overtime as required to meet operational demands
• Ability to travel to within or outside of the Atlantic region for training and/or as business needs require
• French language skills an asset

Ideal Qualifications and Experience:

• Class 1 License and a clear Driver abstract
• Good reading comprehension, writing and mathematical skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in the Canadian Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and US Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements is an asset
• Must have, or be able to acquire, the skills required to successfully demonstrate basic PC skills and a proficiency in using technology
• Comprehensive geographical knowledge of the Atlantic provinces, especially main highways and major cities currently serviced by the company