Sales Representative
- Quesnel, BC, Canada
The annual salary range for this position is between $76,000 - $91,000 based on education and relevant experience. · Full-time
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- The annual salary range for this position is between $76,000 - $91,000 based on education and relevant experience.
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
The Sales Representative works in a team environment with the principal objective of maximizing sales returns and mill margins in accordance with the strategic financial and sales goals. This position requires exceptional attention to detail and customer focus.
You'll Do
- Develop relationships and understand needs with an established North American customer base.
- Collaborate with mill staff and logistics to forward sell production.
- Implement sales strategies that maximize margins.
- Keep current on market conditions by interacting with customers, regional marketing managers and staff.
- Field incoming inquiries regarding the availability and pricing of lumber.
- Travel to mills, customers, and tradeshows in Canada and the US is required.
- Attend customer meetings and trade shows.
- Knowledge of the North American lumber markets and the lumber manufacturing process would be an asset but not required.
- Analytical skills and the ability to strategize, plan, execute and report.
- A self-motivated team player with urgency and flexibility to work until the job is complete.
- Ability to work in an open environment and to collaborate effectively in a highly interactive team environment.
- Impeccable communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Detail and results orientated.
- Bring a high degree of honesty and integrity to all situations.
- Intermediate to advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- The salary range for this position may vary depending on experience, education, and location. The annual salary range for this position is between $76,000 - $91,000 based on education and relevant experience.
- Annual bonus opportunity
- Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, pension, life insurance, disability, accident insurance, vacation, and holidays
Quesnel has a population of approximately 25,000 permanent residents and features all major conveniences, including its own airport. Quesnel offers affordable housing, modern recreational and educational facilities, regular community events, as well as unlimited recreational activities for the outdoor enthusiast. It doesn’t take long to feel part of Quesnel’s welcoming community.
About Us
West Fraser offers exciting career paths in trades, operations, professional services, engineering and forestry across more than 50 locations in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Europe.
From lumber to engineered wood products, West Fraser delivers high-quality, naturally renewable building materials to the world. In all aspects of our business, we’re committed to responsible product sourcing and harvesting practices, backed by globally-recognized forest certifications.
Diversity
At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity. Join our team at West Fraser and help us build a more diverse and inclusive community.
Sustainability
West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.
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Responsibilities
Build relationships with North American customers, understand their needs, and coordinate with mill and logistics staff to forward-sell production. Develop and implement sales strategies to maximize margins, monitor market conditions, respond to product availability and pricing inquiries, and attend customer meetings and trade shows.
Requirements
Candidates should have strong analytical, planning, execution, reporting, communication, and collaboration skills, along with a self-motivated, flexible, detail-oriented, and results-focused approach. Knowledge of North American lumber markets and lumber manufacturing is an asset but not required; intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills are expected.
Skills
- Sales Strategy
- Market Analysis
- Margin Optimization
- Sales Planning
- Analytical Skills
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Focus
- Negotiation
- Lumber Market Knowledge
- Lumber Manufacturing Knowledge
- Logistics Coordination
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Pension
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Annual Bonus
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Sales
- Customer Service & Support
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Sales
- North American Customers
- Lumber Markets
- Lumber Manufacturing
- Sales Returns
- Mill Margins
- Sales Strategies
- Market Conditions
- Forward Selling
- Customer Relationships
- Pricing
- Product Availability
- Logistics
- Mill Operations
- Microsoft Office
- Analytical Skills
- Sales Planning
- Reporting
- Customer Meetings
- Trade Shows
- Travel
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Focus