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ABSDA Updates
Employees of ABSDA Member Firms are eligible for Home & Auto Insurance Savings with Johnson Insurance. Some Member employees are already taking advantage of significant savings. To inquire simply contact Johnson Inc. toll free at 1-877-742-7490 and provide Group ID Code 1E
The Canadian Retail Building Supply Council (CRBSC) recognized the opportunity to transform our highly successful Estimating Fundamentals workshop to an online format to address several issues: the cost of travel from remote locations; valuable time spent away from the store and offering a learning experience for those staff already engaged in the internet. The Estimating Fundamental Online program is a collaboration of the Canadian Retail Building Supply Council (CRBSC) made up of the Building Supply Industry Association of BC (BSIA), the Western Retail Lumber Association (WRLA), The Lumber and Building Materials Association of Ontario (LBMAO), the Quebec Hardware and Building Supply Association (AQMAT) and the Atlantic Building Supply Dealers Association (ABSDA). Under the direction of the CRBSC, Stan Burkholder, a well-respected CRBSC and industry facilitator, has worked with one of Canada’s leading developers of on-line programming to translate the two-day classroom CRBSC Manual Estimating Fundamentals Course to this online platform. Our vision is for the online course to match in intensity and relevance with what the classroom course provides. We have eliminated the time and cost to travel to a learning center to participate in the traditional 2-day Estimating Fundamentals Workshop. While containing the same information as the workshop, this new platform delivers a learning experience lasting approximately 8 hours that is accessible anywhere, anytime from a desktop, laptop or tablet. This course is ideally suited to any building supply retail staff member either directly or indirectly involved in the estimating process for decks, sheds or garages. Module 1: The Sales Process Module 2: The Deck Estimate Module 3: The Garage Estimate Part 1 Module 4: The Garage Estimate Part 2 Deck Exam Garage Exam The modules and exams should take no longer than 8 hours to complete once you sign in and pay there is no time limit. The cost of this online program is $425. plus HST. To register for this online program click on the link below: https://crbsc.skillbuilder.co/pages/home-page
Industry News
TIMBER MART has joined forces with the Canadian Football League (CFL) as the Official Home Improvement Partner. The three-year partnership will yield national exposure both online and in-stadium for TIMBER MART members across multiple sports media outlets and CFL broadcast at post-season games, including the Grey Cup championship game. “Our partnership with the CFL will provide our members with the opportunity to leverage exposure of the TIMBER MART banner to increase their local brand awareness,” says Jon Irwin, TIMBER MART vice-president of member services. “We are excited to be officially partnered with the CFL and look forward to a mutually beneficial partnership for years to come.” “We’re excited to be working alongside a strong Canadian brand like TIMBER MART,” says Tyler Mazereeuw, CFL vice-president of corporate partnerships. “The innovative and entrepreneurial spirit that makes up both our organizations is reflected in our fans across the country, and we know this partnership will build great things to serve those fans.”
Home Hardware Stores Limited announced changes to their Merchandise Management and Marketing Teams. They are pleased to announce Jim Solomon as the Merchandise Manager of Household and Commercial Cleaning, reporting to Brian Straus, Group Merchandise Manager. Previously, Jim was Merchandise Manager of Automotive and Sporting Goods. Jim has nearly 20 years of product management experience and brings a wealth of knowledge and business acumen to his new role. Home also welcomes Jason Boshart as the new Merchandise Manager of Automotive and Sporting Goods, reporting to Brian Straus. Jason joined Home Hardware in 2007 as a credit analyst in the Traffic and Inbound Logistics department, holding a degree in Accounting from Conestoga College. In 2010, Jason moved into the position of Traffic and Inbound Logistics Coordinator where he gained a deep understanding of Home’s supply chain. Jason is now responsible for selecting and managing automotive and sporting product lines to service almost 1,100 stores across Canada. They would also like to congratulate Alex Goyette on his new role as the Commercial Sales Marketing Manager, reporting to Rob Wallace, Director of Marketing. Previously, Alex was the Commercial Sales Program Coordinator in Merchandise. Alex began his career with Home Hardware nearly 14 years ago and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in commercial marketing and management.
Training & Upcoming Events
ABSDA offers a series of on-line Training Videos for Members and Staff. This on-line training program is specifically designed to promote sales skills & customer service and is available on the ABSDA Website as a Member Benefit. The series incorporates five programs listed below, each with a compliment of videos which last between 6 minutes and 15 minutes in length.
• Contractor S.A.L.E.S. – Skills and Attitudes Leading to Exceptional Selling - 13 Videos • Building A Championship Team - 18 Videos • On The Bottom Line - 17 Videos • The Big 8 Most Important Selling Skills - 8 Videos
http://www.absda.ca/online-education-program
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