Division Commodity Trader in Lake Oswego, Oregon at Boise Cascade Company

Boise Cascade BMD seeks to hire a Division Commodity Trader. This is an exciting new position and new concept that will trade commodity building materials directly with existing and new customers in various channels to include, national pro dealers, home centers, large independent and regional dealers and industrial accounts. This position will be part of the BMD Lumber Procurement team located in Lake Oswego, OR. The right candidate will need to use advanced team building skills to develop relationships both internally and externally in order to successfully execute a strategy to grow direct sales.

**This position will specifically target Southern Yellow Pine lumber business.**

Professional development and career progression opportunities

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with branch personnel (Manager, Sales Manager, Assistant Manager, Product Manager and occasionally Outside Sales) to identify accounts for deeper direct commodity penetration – primarily Lumber. In addition, works with branch personnel to develop strategies to sell customers.
• Collaborates and coordinates with division product management on a daily basis to ensure coordinated approach with suppliers
• Collaborates with division national accounts personnel to develop coordinated approach with accounts that require an inside central point of contact
• Takes positions in the market as conditions warrant for direct sell to assigned customers.
• Develops relationships with key customers as part of strategy to significantly increase direct sales for the division.
• Responsible for marketing, quoting, pricing, sales to assigned customers & regions national accounts, pro-oriented retailer, large DIY retail operations, industrial or a combination of these accounts.
• Acts as back up for primary division product manager when needed.

Preferred Job Requirements: Advanced degree or undergraduate in related field with minimum of 10 years of management level sales and marketing experience in building materials industry.

Critical Competencies: Building Trusting Relationships, Cultivating Networks and Partnership , Creating Demand Through Insight, Establishing Customer Value, High- Impact Communication, Innovation, Portfolio Management, Sales Negotiation, Sales Persuasion, Leading Change, Energizing the Organization, Valuing Differences

Boise Cascade has been in the business of distributing building materials and manufacturing wood products for decades. Today we're the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States – and one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. Our people-centered approach to associate experience and engagement is rooted in our Core Values. We’re invested in cultivating a respectful workplace culture that attracts, connects, grows, and retains a talented workforce – one where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. We call it, Total Rewards. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Medical + Prescription Drug
• Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year)
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Life Insurance