**Commodity Lumber Trader, Peachtree City, GA** When you join our team as a **Commodity Lumber Trader** , you will be responsible for managing sales for a defined set of customer accounts associated with Interfor’s Southern Yellow Pine suite of products. You will be working in a team environment to sell commodity lumber to key accounts, managing relationships, and drive strategic company objectives. Day to day activities involve sales negotiations, contract management, and team communication to maximize mill margins. **What You’ll Do** + Negotiate pricing, execute transactions, and manage the follow through and delivery of lumber to customers. + Develop and grow relationships with key accounts and build strategic programs. + Develop and implement sales strategies that maximize mill margins. + Develop a strong understanding of individual customer needs and tailor offers to match customer demand. + Develop and maintain strong relationships within the organization, including within the Sales, Logistics, and Credit departments. + Cross train with other departments (logistics, documentation, etc.) + Represent sales at meetings with other departments (logistics, operations, etc.) to provide actionable background information and market insight. + Communicate regularly on MS Teams and in-person. **What You Offer** + A passion for sales and building relationships. + Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required. + Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. + Solid working knowledge in MS Excel is preferred. + Ability to travel (typically less than 10 days a year). + Working knowledge of lumber, or other commodity markets is an asset. + Previous sales experience is valued. + Motivated and Driven – We’re looking for self-starters that are competitive and goal oriented. Successful employees learn to own a problem and stick with it until the job is done. + Honest – In the Forest Product industry, you are only as good as your word. Honesty and integrity are key to long term success. + Coachable – There’s a lot to learn and the market is always changing, ability to accept constructive criticism from peers, customers, and leaders is essential. We foster an environment of continuous improvement. + Accountable – You must be willing to take ownership of core responsibilities and be accountable for the outcome. We are responsible for our own success. If you like making decisions, you can thrive here. + Organized – Trading in a commodity lumber environment can be everchanging and fast paced. Being organized is necessary for success. + Relationship Builder – Developing and maintaining relationships, both internal and external, is a core element of this role. The Forest Products industry is highly relationship oriented, “people” people will thrive here. + Strong Verbal Communicator – Excellent verbal and written communications skills are necessary. The phone will be one of your most used tools. + Collaborator - A team-oriented approach is necessary for the success nd long-term growth of the team. You will need to be supportive and capable of working closely with others. **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) + Participation in our Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) + 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._