Commercial Sales Manager - Petroleum (Saanichton, BC)

Peninsula Co-op

$89K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in petroleum, fuel distribution, commercial sales, or related field
  • 3+ years of leadership experience
  • Strong financial and operational acumen
  • Experience managing budgets and operational performance metrics
  • Proficiency in Excel, Word, and business software
  • Ability to lead teams and foster accountability
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills

Responsibilities

  • Drive profitable growth in cardlock, bulk fuel delivery, wholesale petroleum, and home heating
  • Lead business development initiatives and strengthen customer relationships
  • Develop and execute sales strategies for business growth across Vancouver Island
  • Manage a sales pipeline with a focus on new customer acquisition
  • Monitor KPIs including sales volume and operational efficiency
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
  • Oversee operations of three cardlock locations and manage team performance

Benefits

  • Long-term career growth opportunities
  • Profit sharing
  • Comprehensive group health benefits
  • 6% matched pension plan
  • Health & wellness reimbursements
  • Educational assistance with tuition reimbursement
  • Social events and community volunteer opportunities
Full Job Description
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Peninsula Co-op is hiring a CommercialSales Manager - Petroleum for a permanent, full-time positionwithin our Commercial Sales - Petroleum division based inSaanichton, BC. This role supports and oversees our commercial petroleum,cardlock, and home heating operations across Vancouver Island. Our idealcandidate is flexible, customer-focused, and enjoys balancingrelationship-building, sales growth, and operational leadership in a fast-pacedenvironment.

Our ideal candidate:
  • Brings 3+ years of experience in petroleum, fuel distribution, commercial sales, or a related industry
  • Has 3+ years of leadership experience leading a team
  • Has strong financial and operational acumen with the ability to balance growth and profitability
  • Has experience managing budgets, margins, and operational performance metrics
  • Has strong computer skills including Excel, Word, and related business software
  • Can lead and support teams while building accountability and structure
  • Is comfortable making decisions in a fast-paced and changing environment
  • Has excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Understands the importance of safety, compliance, and environmental responsibility
  • Can analyze market trends, competitor activity, and operational performance to identify opportunities
  • Has strong organizational skills and attention to detail Holds a valid driver's license with a clean driver's abstract

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The Commercial Sales Manager - Petroleum isresponsible for driving profitable growth across cardlock, bulk fuel delivery,wholesale petroleum, and home heating channels, and for the efficient operationof three cardlock locations, including managing the teams and facilities atthese sites.

This role leads business developmentinitiatives, strengthens customer relationships, and oversees operationalperformance to support long-term customer retention and margin growth.

Responsibilities include developing andexecuting sales strategies to grow the commercial petroleum, cardlock, and homeheating business across Vancouver Island; building and actively managing asales pipeline with a strong focus on new customer acquisition; maintaining andgrowing relationships with key commercial customers while identifyingopportunities for expansion; monitoring KPIs including sales volume, margins,customer retention, and operational efficiency; and supporting budgeting,forecasting, inventory management, and financial planning for the commercialdivision.

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to a salary range between$89,482.00 and $110,800.00 with the starting wage based onexperience, Peninsula Co-op provides a competitive totalcompensation package that includes:
  • Great careers and long-term opportunity for personal and professional growth
  • Profit sharing
  • Excellent Group Health Benefits (Extended health, Dental, Disability, EFAP and life insurance)
  • 6% matched Pension
  • Health & Wellness reimbursements (gym membership, yoga class, art classes etc.)
  • Educational assistance & tuition reimbursement (100% covered)
  • Social events (Sporting events and concert tickets, company outings)
  • Volunteer opportunities supporting our local community events and charities!

HOW TO APPLY

Online through Indeed or at www.peninsulaco-op.com If youhave any questions, please contact People, Culture & Community at [redacted]

Re-Posted: June 26, 2026

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