Sales & Marketing Representative, Burnaby, British Columbia
The Sales & Marketing
Representative role is a great opportunity to sit at the center of Interfor’s
Western Commodity Lumber business, managing key customer relationships while
driving margin and market performance. You’ll be actively negotiating sales,
monitoring market trends, and working closely with internal teams to move
volume and optimize inventory. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a
fast‑paced, relationship‑driven environment and wants to make a visible impact
on business results.
What We Offer
Interfor offers a competitive salary based on experience, skills, and
qualifications, with an expected range of $75,000 – $95,000 (CAD) per
year. We’re committed to creating careers where employees can contribute, grow,
and thrive. In addition to base pay, you’ll enjoy:
- Short-Term Incentive Bonus
- 3 weeks vacation to start
- RRSP matching
- Employee Share Purchase Program matching
- Employer-paid medical and dental
coverage
What You’ll Do
- Sales Negotiation: Manage day‑to‑day sales discussions, contracts, and pricing with an assigned customer portfolio.
- Customer Relationships: Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships with key customers across Western commodity markets.
- Market Insight: Analyze market trends and demand patterns to inform pricing, timing, and sales strategy.
- Inventory Optimization: Monitor mill and regional inventories and proactively move product to maximize margin.
- Cross‑Team Collaboration: Partner closely with sales teammates and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth order fulfillment and execution.
What You Offer
- Sales Experience: 2–5 years of commodity lumber sales experience preferred, with knowledge of the North American lumber market.
- Relationship Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust quickly with customers and teammates.
- Business Mindset: Detail‑oriented, results‑driven, and motivated to maximize margin in a dynamic market environment.
- Organization & Drive: Highly organized, self‑motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities with urgency.
- Technical & Mobility: Post‑secondary education, strong Excel and PowerPoint skills, and willingness to travel within Canada and the U.S.
Who We Are
At Interfor, our culture is built on integrity, respect, and collaboration. We
believe in empowering employees, fostering career development, and operating
sustainably to support both our people and our planet. Learn more at interfor.com.
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.