Lumber Trader (Houston)

We are looking for a committed and entrepreneurial lumber trader with a great desire to grow a business with few restrictions and substantial financial and industry expertise support.

• Establish a solid business base buying and selling core products;
• Cold calling and developing/strengthening long-term vendor and customer relationships;
• Develop and grow key vendor and industry relationships to ensure a supply of a quality product;
• Develop new product sources from Western Canada and the USA;
• Trade on own account domestic or international as opportunities arise.

• Ability to build strong softwood and/or hardwood mill relations;
• A strong knowledge of hardwood and/or softwood lumber, panel or specialty products, coupled with demonstrated successful experience selling these products;
• Relevant business contacts with the ability to build a strong and profitable book of business quickly;
• Strong phone sales skills with an aggressive approach;
• Good business acumen, team approach, professionalism, strong business ethics, creativity and persistence;
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with contacts at all levels;
• Ability to travel.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.