Lumber / Log Trader (Sales & Marketing)

  Coast Fraser Enterprises Ltd

  Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Responsibilities and Duties :

• Source, prospect and identify customers and market the company’s products
• Manage relationships with buyers and be accountable for the development of the organization’s customer base
• Cultivate relationships that ensure long-term customer retention and future sales opportunities
• Coordinate sales activities with team members and suppliers, including managing some logistics
• Provide technical information, solutions and customer support on products
• Provide market information and intelligence from product sourcing to delivery
• Create and maintain long lasting customer relationships through high-quality customer service
• Encourage customers to use the online platform for orders, facilitating this process for effective delivery of services
• Attend tradeshows and networking events, as required

Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, and Experience :

• A diploma or degree related to forestry, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in the lumber industry, either in a lumber trader, lumber export or sales representative position
• Experience selling either softwood lumber
• Strong sales skills and proven sales accomplishments
• A sales approach that is centred around relationship building, integrity and trust
• Strong negotiation, facilitation and influencing skills
• Proven ability to build business relationships and develop business solutions
• Outstanding communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Strong time management, follow-up and organizational skills
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and the internet
• Positive and upbeat attitude and enjoys being part of a team

Job Type:  Full-time

Job location:  Downtown Vancouver

Job Type:  Full-time

Experience:

• Lumber or Log trading: 5 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)

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