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DIMENSION AND COMPONENT SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Babcock Lumber Company, a recognized leader in hardwood processing and manufacturing, is seeking a Dimension and Component Sales Representative reporting directly to the Dimension Mill Manager.  This individual will be responsible for initiating and responding to sales opportunities related to hardwood dimension/components, for all of the division’s manufacturing facilities.  Willingness to relocate to our Champion, Pennsylvania Divisional Headquarters is preferred, but not required.  Relocation assistance is offered.

Key Responsibilities:
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 Pursue leads and generate inquiries for dimension /component sales.
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 Communicate inquiries for product to the Dimension Mill Manager for assessment of viability and formulation of quotes.
· Present recommendations to both the Dimension Mill and Sales & Marketing Managers regarding dimension/component marketing initiatives.
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Develop / foster new customer accounts, and maintain existing customer accounts.
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Possess a clear understanding of manufacturing capabilities / capacities, and effectively communicate our strengths to potential customers.  

Requirements:
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 High School diploma or equivalent.
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 Minimum of ten (10) years experience in the hardwood lumber industry, consisting of a combination of operations and sales.
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Working knowledge of hardwood lumber species, products and end uses.
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Working knowledge of and sales contacts in all facets of the dimensioned hardwood marketplace, including turnings, stair parts, mouldings, S4S, edge/face glued panels and cabinet/door components.
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Possess an understanding of, or the ability to, operate equipment related to the manufacturing of dimensionalized lumber.
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Effective interpersonal skills and proven sales abilities.
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Computer literate.
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Ability to travel as necessary, with overnight stays.

Babcock Lumber Company offers a competitive compensation package that includes:  Salary/Commission/Incentive Program that recognizes and rewards performance, Paid Time Off plan (PTO), paid holidays, group term life insurance, and optional participation in group health insurance, long term disability insurance and 401(k) Incentive Saving Plan.  Interested candidates should submit resume, in confidence, including a cover letter stating salary expectations to:Manager, Human Resources, Babcock Lumber Company, 2220 Palmer Street, Pittsburgh, PA  15218, Email:  recruiter@babcocklumber.com or FAX:  412-351-8459. 

Babcock Lumber Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug-free workplace. 

www.babcocklumber.com

SEEKING PLANT MANAGEMENT POSITION

Detail-oriented professional with 15+ years as a plant / manufacturing manager, with hardwood dimension / lumber experience is seeking a plant manager position in the south.  Possesses a proven track record of effectively handling profit and loss responsibilities, expense control, and inventory control.  Adept at managing budgets and overseeing over 200 employees at any given time.

If you have an opening that will suit this position, please contact Gerald Dunkleman at 232 Maple Ridge Place, Colbert, Georgia 30628 at (706) 338-8067 or e-mail him at gdunkleman@hotmail.com.