Commodity Trader-sales Representative

5 days ago


Edmonton, Canada Taiga Building Products Full time

Company Description

**OUR COMPANY**:
We are a respected International Wholesale Distributor of Building Products with branch offices throughout Canada and in various locations in the United States. With a 40 year track record of dependable service to the retail and industrial, building material industry, we are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive compensation package including company benefits. Taiga supports and encourages sound forest practices and the effective management of the forest resource for future generations to enjoy. We are a public company, listed on the TSX and were awarded winner of 2014 Canada’s Top 50 Small and Medium Employers

**Job Description**:
**SALES REPRESENTATIVE- Commodity Trader**

**Taiga Building Products, Edmonton branch has a FULL-TIME, PERMANENT opening for experienced Sales Representatives - Commodity Trader.**

As a key member of sales team, the Commodity Trader reports to Branch Manager for maximizing sales of commodity and inventory management within assigned service area.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Maintain and develop the Company’s current client base and generate new business within assigned service area
- Responsible for inventory management
- Provide customers with relevant inventory information, superior customer service and after-sales service
- Prepare various internal paperwork, processing orders, etc.
- Develop a close working relationship with customers and suppliers
- Identify key areas of opportunity by reviewing customers, competitors, and trends
- Plan and implement promotional programs
- Schedule, coordinate and conduct product demonstrations
- Ensure maximum sales revenues are obtained
- Attend periodic meetings and trade shows, as required
- Maintain working knowledge of all inventories sold
- Work with vendors to learn features of the inventories and sales techniques
- Schedule, coordinate and conduct demonstrations
- Provide customers with relevant information and service

**WHY WORK FOR TAIGA?**
- We are an equal opportunity employer with competitive salary and benefits package that surpass our competitors_ _This is an excellent opportunity to grow with Taiga Building Products, the Canadian leader in building product distribution._

**Qualifications**:
**KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/COMPETENCIES**
- MUST - Minimum 5 years commodity trading experience
- Post secondary degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- PREFERRED - Lumber industry experience
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Team player, individual go-getter
- Proven record delivering superior customer service and satisfaction
- Strong relationship-building skills
- Able to meet and exceed sales targets
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Professional and polished in appearance

Additional Information
**Benefits and Features**:

- A fast-paced supportive culture that celebrates success and encourages individual growth
- Significant growth potential within the organization
- Opportunity to network, develop relationships and partner on projects with Taiga team members from coast to coast
- Learn from an experienced team to develop knowledge in a wide range of building materials, commodity markets and all other aspects of our business
- Opportunity to work with and learn from a diverse group of colleagues across Canada



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