Account Executive

You are exceptionally skilled at building relationships and connecting with people across different levels of a business landscape. Your communication expertise is top-notch and is complemented by your superior organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail. Self motivated and eager, you embrace new challenges with both enthusiasm and determination and persist in the pursuit of business goals. You understand that every successful account begins with strong "roots," and you're ready and willing to be the one that helps them grow!

As an Account Executive, your responsibilities will involve overseeing critical sales functions and executing sales strategies for specific markets and customer segments within Canfor. Your duties will include daily communication and effective management of order files, along with the proactive promotion of Canfor's product offerings. Working in close collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in achieving critical objectives and meeting sales targets.

A day in the life of the Account Executive includes:

• Responsible for meeting or exceeding sales targets with key strategic customers.
• Responsive to customers’ needs with diligent follow-through in all aspects of communication.
• Actively participate in providing account & market-specific inputs to all forms of supply chain and business planning processes and forecast cycles.
• Create and conduct presentations and/or proposals internally and externally with customers.

For this role, come equipped with:

• Computer literacy skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn new systems.

• The ability for occasional domestic travel.
• Demonstrated ability to execute results against strategy and meet deadlines.

In a perfect world, you also have a Bachelor's Degree with a concentration in Forest Products, Sales & Marketing, or a closely related field, along with a track record of 1-3 years of experience in sales and marketing roles. For those who come with lumber sales experience, earn extra bonus points!

If you have a demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment, along with a strong work ethic, click that “apply” button today!

Don't check off every single bullet point? At Canfor, we prioritize the right fit for our organization over a strict checklist of criteria. We encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds may not perfectly align to still apply.

At Canfor, we embrace diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

Why Canfor? We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.

Our people-focused approach prioritizes safety, well-being, and growth. We provide learning opportunities for skill development at every career stage, competitive compensation, and industry-leading benefits for employees and their families.

Join us today, and together, we can build a sustainable future.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks, and drug testing, depending on the role and location.

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