Remote Lumber Trader
Location: Remote (U.S. Preferred)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
We are seeking a driven and analytical Lumber Trader to manage the buying and selling of lumber and wood products across North America. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys building relationships, negotiating deals, and capitalizing on market opportunities.
The Lumber Trader will be responsible for sourcing material, managing customer accounts, monitoring market conditions, and executing profitable trades while working closely with mills, wholesalers, distributors, and building material suppliers.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity
- 100% remote position offering flexibility and autonomy
- Uncapped commission structure with exceptional earning potential
- Opportunity to trade in a high-demand commodity market with daily deal activity
- Build relationships with leading mills, wholesalers, distributors, and construction suppliers across North America
- Entrepreneurial culture where your performance directly impacts your income and career growth
- Competitive base salary, commission plan, and performance bonuses
- Access to an established customer base, supplier network, and operational support
- Clear advancement opportunities into Senior Trader, Trading Manager, or Director-level positions
- Join an industry supported by long-term residential, commercial, and infrastructure construction demand
Key Responsibilities
- Buy and sell dimensional lumber, plywood, OSB, engineered wood products, and related building materials
- Develop and maintain relationships with mills, wholesalers, distributors, dealers, and contractors
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply agreements to maximize profitability
- Monitor lumber pricing, housing starts, freight costs, and market trends
- Identify new business opportunities and expand existing customer relationships
- Manage inventory exposure and trading risk
- Coordinate logistics and delivery schedules with transportation partners
- Maintain accurate CRM records, pricing sheets, and sales forecasts
Qualifications
- Previous experience in lumber trading, building materials sales, commodity trading, wholesale distribution, or a related industry preferred
- Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a remote environment
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM software
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Uncapped commission plan
- Performance bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and company holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Remote work flexibility
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
If you're motivated by building relationships, negotiating deals, and earning based on your performance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join a growing team where your success is rewarded.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
