Junior Trader, Sales & Business Development
Top Benefits
About the role
Who We’re Looking For
Are you a self-starter, always ready to take on a challenge, and unphased by rejection? Do you thrive in both solo and team settings, pride yourself on ethical practices, and know how to charm and compete? If so, you’re just who we need.
We value experience in business development, account management, or any role where your influence on decisions and relationship-building skills have shined. Have you run your own business, working in door-to-door sales, or excelled in a commission-based role? If you’ve also competed in varsity, national, or professional level sports, you’re exactly the kind of go-getter we’re looking for!
What’s in it for you? A highly competitive unlimited profit-sharing package that rewards your hard work and initiative. Keen to learn more? Let’s dive deeper!
The Opportunity
No experience in trading lumber? No sweat. We have an in-house training and mentorship program to set our new hires up for long-term success.
As a Trader, you will be responsible for building and maintaining a new book of business through cold calling and prospecting, identifying customer needs, and providing value. You will focus on discovering and developing new opportunities within the lumber industry by conducting market research, lead generation, and networking with industry professionals. This role requires exceptional listening and questioning skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting customer relationships.
The Challenge
Develop a dynamic business plan in a competitive market at a company that embodies the "work hard, play hard" spirit. Take the lead in identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and significantly enhancing revenue growth. Join our team and invest your talent in a role where your efforts shape both your success and your enjoyment!
What We Offer
- Enrolment into our internal intensified training program to develop an in-depth understanding of the lumber trading industry.
- Highly competitive compensation model.
- Work hard, play hard company culture.
- Weekly Wednesday breakfast.
- Extended health benefits.
- Employee stock ownership plan.
- RRSP Contribution Plan.
- Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Annual Employee Wellness Spending Account.
- Employee assistance and scholarship programs.
- In-office gym and showers.
- On-site kitchen with a Nespresso coffee bar.
- Easy access to the mountains and oceans.
Who We Are
Olympic Industries ULC is a leading international forest products trading company with our annual revenue exceeding $500 million. Our expertise includes the international trading, importing/exporting, and manufacturing of forest products from the comfort of our office located in the heart of the vibrant and beautiful Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver, BC.
Established in 1972, we have a strong record of success and a clear vision for our industry's sustainable future. With over 25 active Traders, we are proud to have a corporate culture that rewards hard work, entrepreneurship, and team collaboration.
Apply Now!
To apply, please submit a resume through our job board.
For more information on Olympic Industries, please visit our website at www.olympicind.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest! However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At Olympic Industries, we embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
About Olympic Industries ULC
Olympic Industries was established in 1972 as the Canadian arm of the Forest City Trading Group. Ideally situated in North Vancouver, British Columbia, we have direct access to producing sawmills and international logistics lanes delivering value to our customers that is second to none in the industry.
As the global demand for forest products has increased, Olympic has become a force in international markets. Our three departments consist of:
-
North American Trading; our 900+ customers consist of distribution, national pro-dealers, retail, multifamily, industrial, and manufacturing.
-
Manufacturing; our manufacturing team has been producing finished cedar, specialty pine and SPF products for over 30 years.
-
European Import; our import lumber is sourced from several European sawmills to 7 North American reload locations.
Olympic is an industry leader with annual sales of over $500 million and 30 active traders in house. Our goal is to minimize risk through on-the-ground inventory, forward pricing, and custom solutions. We leverage the information obtained from access to all major global regions to enhance your trading returns.
With a corporate culture that rewards hard work, entrepreneurship, and team collaboration, we are here to help you. Call us today to see learn more.
Junior Trader, Sales & Business Development
Top Benefits
About the role
Who We’re Looking For
Are you a self-starter, always ready to take on a challenge, and unphased by rejection? Do you thrive in both solo and team settings, pride yourself on ethical practices, and know how to charm and compete? If so, you’re just who we need.
We value experience in business development, account management, or any role where your influence on decisions and relationship-building skills have shined. Have you run your own business, working in door-to-door sales, or excelled in a commission-based role? If you’ve also competed in varsity, national, or professional level sports, you’re exactly the kind of go-getter we’re looking for!
What’s in it for you? A highly competitive unlimited profit-sharing package that rewards your hard work and initiative. Keen to learn more? Let’s dive deeper!
The Opportunity
No experience in trading lumber? No sweat. We have an in-house training and mentorship program to set our new hires up for long-term success.
As a Trader, you will be responsible for building and maintaining a new book of business through cold calling and prospecting, identifying customer needs, and providing value. You will focus on discovering and developing new opportunities within the lumber industry by conducting market research, lead generation, and networking with industry professionals. This role requires exceptional listening and questioning skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to develop long-lasting customer relationships.
The Challenge
Develop a dynamic business plan in a competitive market at a company that embodies the "work hard, play hard" spirit. Take the lead in identifying new business opportunities, building strong client relationships, and significantly enhancing revenue growth. Join our team and invest your talent in a role where your efforts shape both your success and your enjoyment!
What We Offer
- Enrolment into our internal intensified training program to develop an in-depth understanding of the lumber trading industry.
- Highly competitive compensation model.
- Work hard, play hard company culture.
- Weekly Wednesday breakfast.
- Extended health benefits.
- Employee stock ownership plan.
- RRSP Contribution Plan.
- Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- Annual Employee Wellness Spending Account.
- Employee assistance and scholarship programs.
- In-office gym and showers.
- On-site kitchen with a Nespresso coffee bar.
- Easy access to the mountains and oceans.
Who We Are
Olympic Industries ULC is a leading international forest products trading company with our annual revenue exceeding $500 million. Our expertise includes the international trading, importing/exporting, and manufacturing of forest products from the comfort of our office located in the heart of the vibrant and beautiful Lonsdale Quay in North Vancouver, BC.
Established in 1972, we have a strong record of success and a clear vision for our industry's sustainable future. With over 25 active Traders, we are proud to have a corporate culture that rewards hard work, entrepreneurship, and team collaboration.
Apply Now!
To apply, please submit a resume through our job board.
For more information on Olympic Industries, please visit our website at www.olympicind.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest! However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At Olympic Industries, we embrace diversity and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
About Olympic Industries ULC
Olympic Industries was established in 1972 as the Canadian arm of the Forest City Trading Group. Ideally situated in North Vancouver, British Columbia, we have direct access to producing sawmills and international logistics lanes delivering value to our customers that is second to none in the industry.
As the global demand for forest products has increased, Olympic has become a force in international markets. Our three departments consist of:
-
North American Trading; our 900+ customers consist of distribution, national pro-dealers, retail, multifamily, industrial, and manufacturing.
-
Manufacturing; our manufacturing team has been producing finished cedar, specialty pine and SPF products for over 30 years.
-
European Import; our import lumber is sourced from several European sawmills to 7 North American reload locations.
Olympic is an industry leader with annual sales of over $500 million and 30 active traders in house. Our goal is to minimize risk through on-the-ground inventory, forward pricing, and custom solutions. We leverage the information obtained from access to all major global regions to enhance your trading returns.
With a corporate culture that rewards hard work, entrepreneurship, and team collaboration, we are here to help you. Call us today to see learn more.