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Job Description
Job Id:
3106
# of Openings:
1
Forest Products Trader
Location: Woodburn, OR
Level: Salaried
Division / Department: Lumber & Building Materials
Reporting to position: LBM Regional Sales Manager
Travel: Occasionally
About the Role
This position is responsible for managing sales in multiple trading areas, focusing on larger-volume key members in dimension lumber or panel products. The role involves forecasting market conditions, advising on purchasing strategies, and negotiating pricing programs. Candidates should be enthusiastic about developing their product knowledge, with a focus on sustainability, and passionate about building relationships with members and vendors.
While advanced forest product experience is beneficial, it is not a prerequisite for this role. We are committed to providing extensive training in forest products and the lumber industry. What we value most in a candidate is a proactive attitude, the ability to be coachable, and strong sales acumen.
If you have any prior experience working in any of the following industries or fields, we strongly encourage you to apply: Forest Products Industry, Commodity Trading, or Lumber Trading. Building Materials Sales, Outside Sales, Flooring Sales, Hardware Sales, Customer Service
Responsibilities include:
- Represent Do it Best and its members professionally, demonstrating strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Engage in basic Trader functions including order generation, confirmations, shipment mechanics, and status reports, emphasizing a proactive approach.
- Assist members in sourcing products, applying a coachable mindset to learn and leverage market analysis for the best value proposition.
- Maintain effective daily communication with membership, with a focus on proactive client acquisition and dynamic account management.
- Handle Trader/Vendor/Member issues, such as conflicts and claims, with strong problem-solving skills.
- Continuously strive to improve knowledge about forest products, business, and industry trends, with a willingness to learn and adapt.
- Travel to shows, members, and vendors as required, demonstrating a proactive and coachable attitude.
- Keep current and detailed information in company CRM, utilizing strong PC and Google Suite skills.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent sales experience.
- Forest Products experience is a plus, but not a necessity. We prioritize a proactive and coachable attitude. If you can do sales, we can teach you the rest.
- Minimum of 3 years in a role that required proactive problem-solving and adaptability.
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong presentation abilities
- Proven selling solutions strategies
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with buyers, owners, and vendors
- Servant leadership
- Self-starter
- Google Suite/Microsoft knowledge
- Problem solving and analytical skills
Benefits available to you:
- Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision
- Paid time off to foster work/life balance
- Profit sharing
- Bonus Pay opportunities
- Retirement funding opportunities
- Education reimbursement
- Health club reimbursement
- Career advancement opportunities
About Do it Best Group:
Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world's largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities.
Culture:
Each team member is valued as an individual - with their intrinsic value at the forefront. We prioritize your career growth through one-on-one training, conferences, tuition assistance, mentoring and more. We encourage authentic relationships by hosting social events and fostering a culture where lasting friendships are made. In fact, the three most valued aspects of being a part of the Do it Best team are the culture, the compensation, and the level of fulfillment that each team member experiences from their role.
Our Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served
Our Mission: Making the best even better
Our Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams
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