Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:
Building Materials Trader:
American International Forest Products is seeking motivated individuals with the drive to succeed! Take your business and entrepreneurial skills to the next level with the support of an entire trading floor that is team centric and open to opportunities. Continue to strengthen and build relationships with AIFP having your back. Become a part of a team and earn commission with no cap. 

Tasks/Duties:
• Act as a consultant within the industry, guiding your partners to help them make the best buying and selling decisions for their businesses 
• Buy/Sell/Trade products within AIFP's business model
• Grow and build relationships with both suppliers and customers 
• Negotiate pricings, take orders and see through the order throughout its cycle
• Risk management and management of owned inventory
• Organize and track your business 
• Communicate with partners, teammates, admin team etc. 

Skills/Knowledge:
• Comfortable with Microsoft office (word, excel, outlook etc.) and google docs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to problem solve in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and driven to succeed
• Works well in a team-oriented environment
• Basic mathematical skills
• Sales experience 

Benefits:
• Full Healthcare coverage
• 401K
• Profit Sharing
• Work-Life Balance
• Uncapped Earning Potential Upon End Of Training Program

 

WHAT IT'S LIKE HAVING A CAREER AT AIFP:

Having a career at AIFP is challenging, rewarding and fun. Like anywhere, there are easy days and there are hard days, but no matter which day you are having, you can bet the AIFP team will be there for you! We are constantly making sure that our team has the support they need to find success in their careers. At AIFP we believe the best training we can give someone is getting in there and doing the job through hands on learning experiences. We pride ourselves in creating an environment where ideas can be heard and skills can be developed. AIFP creates a workplace that feels like a family, where everyone is there to support one another and we can all have a great time together. Working here can be a lot of fun, as we conduct multiple company events, outings, charity and volunteer opportunities as well as friendly in office competitions like march madness brackets and holiday contests. One thing you will always find when joining the AIFP team is that AIFP cares about their employees, whether it's congratulating each other on new milestones in their lives, complimentary holiday gifts such as turkeys for thanksgiving and wreaths for Christmas, or simple gifts and recognitions to show appreciation of all the hard work the team puts into their careers.

ABOUT AIFP:

Since 1964, American International Forest Products has been an industry leader in building material commodity trading. AIFP has expertise in dimensional lumber, panel and steel products suiting our partners needs. With 7 specialized departments, we trade a variety of grades, species, sizes and lengths. Our seven departments include, Canadian Lumber, Cedar, European Lumber, Industrial and Industrial Low-Grade, Panels, Southern Yellow Pine, Steel and U.S. Lumber. No matter the size, scale or budget, knowledgeable traders offer creative solutions driving business. We owe our success to the hard work of our traders and the administrative team that supports our partners. AIFP’s services stem far beyond the products we provide our partners. Each of our traders act as a guide within the market for our suppliers and customers, ensuring the best outcome for their needs. Our in-house Transportation, Inventory and Credit teams build the support of our business, generating quality experiences for our partners. As one of the largest building product wholesalers and distributors in the country, we provide market insight connecting value to end user need. Building meaningful and powerful relationships world-wide, AIFP recognizes the impact each of our partnerships have in the industry and our ability to move volumes.

At AIFP we believe in getting rewarded for hard work. That is why we live by the work hard - play hard motto. Between company events, trips, recognition and more, our team is closer than ever! AIFP has built a space that values a work-life balance and we know that our team has each other's backs. The level of support and comradery is truly something AIFP is proud of and we welcome all who want to join our team! Our community goes beyond AIFP. We are always looking for opportunities to not only give back to our team, but to our local community as well! From volunteering, donations, charitable events and supporting local non profits to visiting neighboring universities to help bring educational opportunities to future graduates, AIFP is proud to be a part of the Pacific Northwest community!

OUR VISION:

CULTURE - PEOPLE - PRODUCT - VOLUME

OUR MISSION:

To be the industry leader in the eyes of our customers, suppliers and team.

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