When you join our team as a Sales & Marketing Trainee, you will be exposed to the various functions and activities relating to the forecasting, sales and logistics of Southern Yellow Pine lumber at Interfor’s modern manufacturing facilities located across Georgia.

What You’ll Do

• Successful candidates will work within a structured trainee program that will introduce following concepts:
  
  • Understand the basics of log conversion from log to lumber, including log merchandizing, sawmill production, kiln operations and planer/shipping operations.
    
  • Learn the respective lumber products, their grades and end uses across local and global markets.
    
• Within a defined period, the successful candidate will assume primary responsibility for:
  
  • Work with existing and potential customers to identify current and new product requirements.
    
  • Ability to capture market data from a broad geographic section that ensures sales realizations are industry leading.
    
  • Demonstrate effective sales judgment in the daily trading of lumber with a defined customer base, work within existing credit approvals and controls.
    
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with all members of the Sales and Marketing department and senior management and clearly communicate current market trends and competitors’ activities.
    
  • Maintain the company’s image and reputation in the marketplace at all times through professional communication and presentation.
    
  • Develop and maintain excellent internal relationships with relevant departments (credit, documentation, accounting & shipping).

What You Offer

• Post-secondary education is required
  
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  
• Previous sales/customer service experience is strongly preferred
  
• Knowledge of North American lumber market considered a strong asset
  
• Ability to travel within the state of Georgia with the exception of some customer meetings or trade shows that may be in other states
  
• High degree of honesty and integrity in all situations
  
• Self-motivated with a sense of urgency and flexibility to meet deadlines
  
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills to succeed in a fast-paced environment
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a highly interactive team environment
  
• Detail and results oriented

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar

What We Offer

Interfor builds value for our employees by providing a career where they can contribute, grow, and prosper. We offer a competitive salary, based both on what you bring to the role and benchmarked to market conditions. You’ll also get a competitive benefits package including:

• Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)
  
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
    
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
    
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
    
  • Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
    
• HSA Medical Plan with Employer Match
  
• Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness)
  
• 401(k) Matching Plan
  
• Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  
• Paid Vacation
  
• Employee Assistance Program

We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.

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.