Lumber Sales Representative

New Orleans, LA

Lumber Sales Representative - Robinson Lumber Company, Inc. seeks a Lumber Sales Representative to sell wholesale North American hardwood lumber and related wood products to business customers, with a primary focus on furniture manufacturers and clients in Vietnam.  Coordinates with product sourcing and logistics teams to prepare timely and accurate sales offers; managing and expanding sales of hardwood lumber products to assigned customer accounts primarily in Vietnam; developing new customer relationships and identifying additional market opportunities; communicating professionally in English and Vietnamese with customers, suppliers, and internal teams regarding product specifications, pricing, availability, and delivery schedules; preparing and negotiating customer quotes, contracts, and sales terms while incorporating all applicable costs such as freight, handling, port charges, and export requirements; entering and maintaining sales activities, customer information, and opportunities in Salesforce CRM; coordinating with sales operations to schedule orders, shipments, and bookings; monitoring inventories and product availability; responding to customer inquiries and resolving post-sale issues; analyzing market conditions and sales trends using company data tools to identify growth opportunities; attending trade shows and industry events; and maintaining accurate sales records, reports, and documentation.  Approximately three trips per year to Vietnam to visit customers and attend industry events, plus incidental travel within the United States to visit suppliers about once a quarter.  Two (2) years of verifiable experience in lumber sales or furniture manufacturing sales is required. Must be fluent in English and Vietnamese. Pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening required.