We are currently seeking a Senior Commodity Lumber Trader to join our team. This role is responsible for driving sales and managing key North American customers for our Eastern SPF (Spruce-Pine-Fir) lumber produced in Ontario and New Brunswick, Canada.
What You’ll Do
- Drive SPF, Eastern Spruce sales growth by hitting targets, minimizing inventory, and identifying new market opportunities
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans that maximize margins and align with customer and market demands
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, team members, and key stakeholders
- Analyze market trends, competitor activity, and sales data to inform decisions and uncover growth potential
- Ensure smooth operations by supporting credit standards, optimizing logistics, and improving delivery performance
- Gain hands-on experience through sales office rotations and actively contribute to cross-functional initiatives
What You Offer
- 5-8 years of sales experience in a related industry
- Solid understanding of the North American lumber market
- Post-secondary education required, with strong Excel skills
- Ability to travel in both US and Canada for customer visits or trade shows
- Strong sense of integrity, accountability, and self-motivation to deliver high-quality results
- Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in-office 5 days per week
Who We Are
Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.
Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar
What We Offer
Interfor builds value for our employees by providing a career where they can contribute, grow, and prosper. We offer a competitive salary, based both on what you bring to the role and benchmarked to market conditions. You’ll also get a competitive benefits package including:
- Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
- HSA Medical Plan with Employer Match
- Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness)
- 401(k) Matching Plan
- Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program
We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.