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Ajax, Ontario, Canada
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About the role
Taiga Building Products is growing, and we’re looking for a motivated Building Material Sales Representative to join our team in Winnipeg. In this role, you’ll manage a diverse portfolio of customers and products, including trading commodities, selling specialty products, and making occasional field visits to strengthen relationships and grow market share across throughout Manitoba and the Prairie region. The ideal candidate is driven, entrepreneurial, and eager to develop their career with a fast-paced, well-established leader in the lumber and building materials industry.
OUR COMPANY
We are an international wholesale distributor of building products, with over 50 years legacy of serving the retail and industrial sectors across Canada and the United States. As a publicly traded company on the TSX, we are committed to offering competitive compensation and benefits to our employees.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
3–5 years of proven success in building materials, lumber trading, or distribution sales. Strong understanding of commodity markets and profit-based decision-making. A self-motivated, high-energy personality with relentless drive to succeed. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Tech-savvy with experience using CRM or ERP tools (BisTrack, Power BI, etc. a plus). Professional appearance and attitude with the ability to represent Taiga confidently to customers and vendors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage and grow an established customer base while developing new business opportunities in assigned territories. Trade commodity lumber and panels, balancing competitive pricing, market insight, and inventory turns to maximize profitability. Build strong relationships with customers through consistent communication, exceptional service, and deep product knowledge. Stay ahead of market trends by analyzing industry publications, mill reports, and competitor activity to position Taiga for success. Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and branch operations to ensure on-time deliveries and customer satisfaction. Drive sales of emerging Taiga product lines to diversify customer spending and expand category growth. Participate in occasional customer visits, tradeshows, and industry events to strengthen relationships and identify new opportunities. Maintain accountability for the full sales cycle: quoting, order entry, follow-up, and after-sales service.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Competitive Annual Salary Dental care Extended health care Life insurance RRSP contribution Vision care
HOW TO APPLY? We encourage you to apply with your resume, referencing " Sales Representative - Winnipeg" to hr@taigabuilding.com. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please note: As part of the hiring process, this role may require a background check. Would you be open to completing one?
WHY WORK FOR TAIGA? Equal opportunity employer, leading wholesale distributor of building products within North America! Check us out at www.taigabuilding.com.
Job Code : 14072026/SREP/BR25
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About Taiga Building Products
Established in 1973, Taiga Building Products has become the leading independent wholesale distributor of building materials.
Taiga distributes building products in Canada, the United States and overseas. As a wholesale distributor, Taiga maintains substantial inventories of building products at 15 strategically located distribution centres throughout Canada, 2 distribution centres in California and a distribution centre in Oregon. In addition, Taiga regularly distributes through the use of third party reload centres. Taiga also owns and operates four wood preservation plants that produce treated wood products.