We are currently seeking a Sales Manager, SYP to join our team in Peachtree City, GA. This role is responsible for managing sales in the US South region for Southern Yellow Pine, focusing on key customer accounts. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, overseeing credit, and developing pricing strategies to maximize revenue and mill margins while driving consistent, profitable sales growth through effective planning and strategy execution.
What You’ll Do
- Achieve sales targets by forward selling production and minimizing inventory through collaboration with mill staff and customers.
- Create and implement strategies to improve short- and long-term sales, maximize mill margins, and support overall earnings growth.
- Act as a liaison between sawmills and the sales office to guide product mix decisions based on market trends and customer needs.
- Meet customer distribution targets, build new accounts, and develop tailored programs or products to meet client requirements.
- Support senior management in leading the sales team and oversee training and mentorship programs for representatives and trainees.
- Ensure corporate credit standards are upheld and regularly analyze market trends to inform sales strategies and opportunities.
What You Offer
- Post-secondary education required (preferably in marketing or business), with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- 5-10 years of lumber sales experience, with detailed knowledge of the North American lumber market.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a strategic, analytical, and innovative approach.
- Highly motivated, results-oriented, and able to lead and inspire teams to achieve goals.
- Skilled in analyzing market trends and sales performance to inform decision-making and drive improvement.
- Ability to travel in US and Canada for customer visits or trade shows
- 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:
- Extended Health & Dental
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
- RRSP 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.