Wholesale Lumber Trader

Company Summary: Hampton Lumber is a thriving family-owned company aspiring to be North America's preferred source for responsibly-sourced wood solutions. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, we operate nine sawmills in Western Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. We also manage timberland and operate a wholesale and import/export division. Our mission is to grow, manufacture, and market renewable wood products and deliver innovative solutions for a more sustainable built environment. At Hampton Lumber, we accomplish this through our own operations as well as those of our affiliates—Trapa Forest Products, Idaho Timber, and RedBuilt. Our tagline, "Find a better way every day," encapsulates our commitment to innovation and improvement across all operations. We are guided by our core values: Safety – Prioritize safety across all operations. Integrity & Authenticity – Operate honestly and ethically while preserving our distinctive family-owned brand. Responsible Stewardship – Endeavor to balance and maintain economic, social, and environmental values in everything we do. Tenacity – Embrace challenges with grit, determination, and a can-do spirit. Continuous Improvement – Strive to enhance our processes, products, and people. Customer Satisfaction – Be nimble, responsive, and solutions-oriented. Community Engagement – Be a responsive, supportive, and respected member of the community. With over 80 years in the sawmill business, we are proud to have cultivated the knowledge and experience needed to grow and prosper, even in challenging times. We always look to the future and invest in our people, new technologies, and continuous improvement processes and techniques. Overview: The Wholesale Trader develops and manages a profitable book of business by building customer and supplier relationships, purchasing and selling lumber and related wood products, identifying market opportunities, and managing transactions from initial negotiation through fulfillment. The role is responsible for growing assigned accounts, developing new business, and making informed trading decisions within established company guidelines. This position works closely with customers, suppliers, mills, logistics, credit, sales support, accounting, and Hampton Lumber Sales leadership to deliver reliable service and profitable results. The Wholesale Trader is expected to demonstrate strong ownership, sound judgment, disciplined follow-through, and an ongoing commitment to developing product, market, and relationship expertise. Benefits Highlights: Substantial company-paid assistance for Medical and Dental insurance premiums; mental health coverage; cost effective co-pays and deductibles 401(k) with 5% annual company contribution and generous company matching contributions vested over three years Paid time off, including eight paid holidays Opportunity to earn bonuses Employee wellness program that includes free counseling sessions, financial and legal guidance, and more Opportunities for paid training to support career advancement and personal development Responsibilities: Customer Development & Sales: Develop, maintain, and grow a portfolio of assigned customers in alignment with company direction and business goals. Prospect for new customers and identify opportunities to expand business with existing accounts. Understand customer needs, product requirements, buying patterns, and service expectations and provide practical solutions. Negotiate pricing, volume, delivery expectations, and other transaction terms within established company guidelines. Maintain regular customer contact and provide timely, accurate, and professional communication throughout the sales process. Represent Hampton Lumber Sales at approved customer visits, industry events, and other business development activities. Supplier Development & Purchasing: Develop and maintain productive purchasing relationships with outside mills, manufacturers, sup…

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