Commodity Trader - Wood Products
Doman Building Materials Group View all jobs
- Edmonton, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
Edmonton, AB
Full-TimeReference Number: CAN-AB-EDM-182-151225ABOUT THE ROLEReporting to the General Manager, Alberta region, the Commodity Trader- Wood Products is responsible for buying and selling lumber, OSB, wood panels, and other selected product categories. The Commodity Trader-Wood Products will also be responsible for net sales, margin, and volume targets.The Commodity Trader drives excellent customer service and lays the groundwork for a successful customer relationship by ensuring the ordering process, from start to finish, is accurate, consistent, and timely.The ISR-Wood Products engages in ongoing dialogue with customers to assess current and projected needs and responds to daily fluctuations in price and market conditions.ABOUT YOUYou are comfortable conducting proactive outbound sales calls to customers to determine their needs and offer immediate quotes. You showcase your ability to communicate effectively with contacts at all levels through your excellent customer service skills on the phone and via email.Your intuitive nature enables you to anticipate, understand, and successfully navigate fluctuating market conditions. You can develop and share an opinion on market conditions based on information from customers and suppliers and through conversations with other traders, the National OSB and Panel Manager, and the National Lumber Procurement Manager.You also see the glass as half full, not half empty. If this describes you, check us out!RequirementsSKILLS YOU NEED TO HAVE
- Knowledge of commodity lumber products in a wholesale, distribution or retail environment is an asset.
- Very comfortable with MS Office and have the ability to quickly learn other applications.
- Aptitude for numerical calculations.
- Excellent English communication skills that display professionalism, good business acumen, and strong business ethics.
- Must be a highly motivated, engaged, and self-starting individual.
- High school diploma is a minimum requirement.
- Post-secondary education in Business is preferred.
- Base salary
- Annual incentive plan based on company performance
- Group pension plan with employer matching contributions
- Health benefits
- Purchase Doman Building Materials Group Ltd. stock at a discounted price
- Fitness reimbursement
- Education reimbursement
- Retiree Health Benefit Plan
- Professional Development reimbursement
- Scholarships for children
- Discounts on product purchases
- Employee referral bonus
- Annual Service Awards
- Social events
are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.We thank you for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview
will be contacted.
We are sorry but this recruiter does not accept applications from abroad.