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A growing lumber company is seeking an experienced Commodities Trader / Inside Sales Representative to manage customer accounts, source and sell lumber products, monitor market conditions, and build strong relationships with customers and vendors. This is a fast-paced role for someone who understands sales, purchasing, pricing, and the building materials market. ResponsibilitiesManage 30+ customer accounts and handle day-to-day purchasing and sales needs.
Source lumber and related products while securing competitive pricing and value.
Handle the full order process, including quotes, order entry, confirmations, shipments, and follow-up.
Monitor lumber markets, pricing, supply, and industry trends and communicate opportunities to customers.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and key vendors.
Negotiate pricing and close sales while maximizing profitability and product mix.
Identify new sales opportunities and grow existing accounts.
Resolve customer and vendor issues involving orders, billing, deliveries, and late shipments.
Provide knowledgeable recommendations on purchasing and market timing.
Promote preferred suppliers and company programs to customers.
Maintain strong product and industry knowledge.
Deliver excellent customer service and build long-term customer relationships.
QualificationsHigh school diploma required; college degree preferred.3+ years of sales experience.
Experience in lumber, building materials, construction, commodities, or a related industry strongly preferred.
Experience with quoting, purchasing, estimating, inside sales, or telemarketing.
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple customer accounts.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
ScheduleFull-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.Primarily office-based with occasional local and overnight travel as needed.
Source lumber and related products while securing competitive pricing and value.
Handle the full order process, including quotes, order entry, confirmations, shipments, and follow-up.
Monitor lumber markets, pricing, supply, and industry trends and communicate opportunities to customers.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and key vendors.
Negotiate pricing and close sales while maximizing profitability and product mix.
Identify new sales opportunities and grow existing accounts.
Resolve customer and vendor issues involving orders, billing, deliveries, and late shipments.
Provide knowledgeable recommendations on purchasing and market timing.
Promote preferred suppliers and company programs to customers.
Maintain strong product and industry knowledge.
Deliver excellent customer service and build long-term customer relationships.
QualificationsHigh school diploma required; college degree preferred.3+ years of sales experience.
Experience in lumber, building materials, construction, commodities, or a related industry strongly preferred.
Experience with quoting, purchasing, estimating, inside sales, or telemarketing.
Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple customer accounts.
Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
ScheduleFull-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.Primarily office-based with occasional local and overnight travel as needed.