Sales Manager Canadian Lumber

Job Category: Sales, Customer Service & Transportation

Requisition Number: SALES014869

Posted: April 2, 2025

Job Type: Full-Time, On-site

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Canadian Operations Office
Quesnel, BC V2J6P5, CAN

Description

West Fraser is seeking a dynamic and technically skilled Sales Manager Canadian Lumber to join our Canadian Lumber Sales team in Quesnel, BC. Reporting to the Director of Canadian Lumber Sales, you will leverage your leadership, communication, and technical expertise to enhance customer relationships and drive continuous improvement.

You’ll Have:

• Provide technical support and guidance to key customers across diverse regional markets, addressing questions, concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Regularly travel to client locations to evaluate processes, identify business development opportunities, and support customer needs.
• Collaborate closely with mill personnel, suppliers, and stakeholders to optimize mill processes, enhance product quality, and minimize production costs.
• Maintain and expand the company's technical database, monitoring industry advancements, competitor activities, and regulatory changes.
• Partner with the Lumber Marketing Group to streamline business systems and enhance overall productivity.
• Clearly document and communicate results, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Provide leadership and direction to team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Oversee inventory management and monitor order files and transportation logistics to ensure timely product shipment.

You’ll Do:

• Degree in Commerce, Forestry, or equivalent industry experience.
• Exceptional leadership, mentorship, and organizational capabilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Strong analytical skills, including statistical process control and database management.
• Previous lumber industry experience.
• Outstanding customer service skills with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Familiarity with international forestry regulations and sustainability certifications.
• Experience with Oracle EBS or JDE is an asset.

Additional Requirements:

• Travel is required for this position for up to 8 weeks per year.

Why Choose West Fraser?

• Competitive salary with annual bonus potential (based on location, education, and years of experience). The typical salary range for this position is $132,000 - $155,700.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, pension and savings plans, life and disability insurance, vacation, paid holidays, and wellness support.
• Relocation assistance may be provided.

Closing Date: closing date for applications will be on April 18th, 2025

Life in Quesnel:

Quesnel is a vibrant community of approximately 25,000 residents, offering affordable housing, modern educational and recreational facilities, and year-round community events. With abundant outdoor activities and welcoming residents, Quesnel is an ideal place to live, work, and enjoy the best of British Columbia.

About Us:

Today, West Fraser is a diversified wood products company with more than 50 facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, which promotes sustainable forest practices in its operations. The Company produces lumber, engineered wood products (OSB, LVL, MDF, plywood, and particleboard), pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and other residuals. West Fraser's products are used in home construction, repair and remodeling, industrial applications, papers, tissue, and box materials.

What makes us stand out is our people-first approach. We value internal growth and continuous learning. Join us, and you'll enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and an excellent pension plan, all in a supportive environment where your voice matters.

Diversity:

At West Fraser, we strongly believe promoting diversity and inclusion is essential to our success. Our commitment to creating inclusive workplaces is reflected in our core values, and we constantly strive to foster a culture that values and respects every individual’s unique background and perspective. By joining us, you will have the opportunity to be a part of a team dedicated to shaping a brighter future by embracing diversity and promoting inclusivity.

Sustainability:

West Fraser is fully committed to sustainable forest management as defined in our environmental policy, which is reflected in every aspect of our work. We adopt new technologies and innovations to create exceptional building materials. Wood products are a natural, renewable, recyclable, and environmentally sustainable choice for consumers who prioritize sustainability.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.