Sales Representative

Taiga Building Products is growing, and we’re looking for a motivated Building Material Sales Representative to join our team in Sanger, California. 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 California’s Central Valley and Coast. 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:

Taiga Building Products is one of North America’s largest wholesale distributors of building materials, with over 50 years of reliable service and a strong presence across Canada and the United States. Publicly traded on the TSX, Taiga offers a wide range of products, including framing lumber, panels, engineered wood, treated materials, and specialty lines such as composite decking, siding, and railing.

We are expanding in California, building momentum in both our core commodities and newly introduced premium product lines that differentiate us in the market. Join a company that lives by the mantra “Whatever It Takes” where our team is empowered to win business, build strong relationships, and grow their careers, offering competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

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 include decking, siding, railing, and engineered wood 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:

• Annual salary: $70,000–$85,000
• Discretionary bonus program
• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• A dynamic, team-oriented environment with room to grow and make an impact
• Stability and backing of a publicly traded leader

HOW TO APPLY?

This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in Taiga’s California operations in Sanger by strengthening relationships with long-standing partners and helping launch and grow our next generation of specialty product lines. If you’re hungry, adaptable, and ready to take ownership of your market, we want to hear from you. Apply today with your resume, referencing “Sales Representative – Sanger” to hr@taigabuilding.com . Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

WHY WORK FOR TAIGA?

Equal opportunity employer, leading wholesale distributor of building products within North America! Check us out at www.taigabuilding.com.

Application Deadline:
Posting date: October 14, 2025
City: Sanger
Prov/State: California

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