Division Commodity Trader at Boise Cascade Company in Boise, Idaho

Job Description:

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 Commodity Procurement team.  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. 

 Boise Cascade has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. Today we’re one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America – and the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. And we’re committed to investing in them. That’s why 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:

• We care about your Health, Well-Being, and Future:




• Medical + Prescription, Dental + Vision




• Flexible Spending Account, Health Reimbursement Account, Preventive Care




• Life and Accidental Death Insurance, 401(k)/Roth Retirement Plan Options with Employer Contributions


• Tuition Assistance, Employee Assistance Program




• We offer paid Time Away from Work:




• 8 Holidays, Personal/Vacations Days


• Disability Benefits, Parental Leave




• We Appreciate you:




• Competitive Base and Incentive Pay for all positions


• Service Recognition Program

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 panels.  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

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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