Junior Trader, Sales & Business Development
About The Position
This role is for a Junior Trader focused on Sales & Business Development within the lumber industry. The company is looking for self-starters who are ready to embrace challenges, learn from experiences, and thrive both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate values ethical practices and enjoys building relationships. Previous experience in business development, account management, entrepreneurship, door-to-door sales, or commission-based roles is a plus, as is competing in high-level sports. The company emphasizes that drive and enthusiasm are most important, whether the candidate is a recent graduate or has a few years of experience. The role offers an in-house training and mentorship program, even for those with no prior trading experience. The core responsibilities involve building and maintaining a book of business through cold calling and prospecting, identifying customer needs, providing value, discovering new opportunities through market research and lead generation, and networking. The role requires strong listening, questioning, and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on developing long-lasting customer relationships.
Requirements
- Self-starter attitude.
- Ability to embrace challenges and learn from experiences.
- Ability to thrive independently and as part of a team.
- Value ethical practices.
- Enjoy building relationships.
- Exceptional listening and questioning skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to develop long-lasting customer relationships.
- Drive and enthusiasm.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in business development, account management, or similar roles.
- Experience in entrepreneurship.
- Experience in door-to-door sales.
- Experience in commission-based roles.
- Experience competing in high-level sports (varsity, provincial, or national level).
Responsibilities
- Building and maintaining a new book of business through cold calling and prospecting.
- Identifying customer needs and providing value.
- Discovering and developing new opportunities within the lumber industry.
- Conducting market research and lead generation.
- Networking with industry professionals.
- Developing a dynamic business plan in a competitive market.
- Identifying new business opportunities.
- Building strong client relationships.
- Enhancing revenue growth.
Benefits
- Highly competitive, unlimited profit-sharing package.
- Initial base salary.
- In-house training and mentorship program.
- Comprehensive extended health benefits.
- Life insurance.
- AD&D coverage.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
- RRSP Contribution Plan.
- Free, employee-only on-site gym with showers.
- Weekly Wednesday Breakfasts.
- Employee lounge.
- Ping pong and pool table.
- Microwave stations.
- Fridges.
- Sparkling water on tap.
- Nespresso coffee bar.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
