Bienville Lumber Company, LLC is seeking a motivated and results-driven Lumber Sales Representative to join our growing team in Ruston, Louisiana.
As a member of our sales team, you will serve as a trusted resource to customers by providing product knowledge, pricing information, and responsive customer service while supporting the company's commitment to quality, reliability, and long-term partnerships.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Sales & Customer Service
- Develop and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Generate sales through outbound calls, networking, prospecting, and lead generation activities.
- Respond to customer inquiries regarding products, pricing, availability, and specifications.
- Follow up with customers regarding orders, requests, feedback, and sales opportunities.
- Coordinate and schedule customer meetings, sales calls, and other business development activities.
- Monitor market conditions and industry trends to identify growth opportunities.
- Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer visits as needed.
- Travel up to 30%.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate customer records and sales information within company databases and systems.
- Prepare and process customer information to support sales, billing, and communication activities.
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation of customer interactions and sales activities.
Education and Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Previous sales experience preferred; experience in lumber, building materials, or forest products is a plus.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends for customer visits, travel, or trade shows.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience with prospecting, cold calling, and business development activities.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.
Hunt Forest Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all applications will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age (40 and above), disability, religion, national origin, or any other protected status where otherwise qualified.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with prospecting, cold calling, and business development activities
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills
- Self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Previous sales experience
- Experience in lumber, building materials, or forest products
- Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends
What We Do
Bienville Lumber Company, an LLC joint venture between Tolko Industries and Hunt Forest Products, operates a state-of-the-art sawmill in Taylor, Louisiana. The company processes locally available southern yellow pine into multiple grades of lumber for customers across North America. Its mill completed commissioning in 2024, produced more than 160 million board feet that year, and is expanding production capacity while supporting regional jobs and timber markets.
