They take pride in building long-term partnerships with our customers and suppliers while creating a supportive, team-oriented environment for our employees. Learn the company’s internal systems, database, products, processes, and back-office operations from the ground up. Coordinate freight by contacting carriers and dispatchers to schedule trucks and ensure shipments move as planned.

Track booked trucks and shipments, proactively identifying delays or issues and communicating updates to the appropriate parties. Prepare, review, and maintain shipping and logistics paperwork, ensuring information is complete and accurate. Communicate regularly with freight carriers, dispatchers, suppliers, customers, and internal team members by phone and email.

Troubleshoot day-to-day logistics issues and follow through until they are resolved. Support team members with operational and administrative tasks as required in a small, collaborative environment. Develop a strong understanding of lumber products, including different products, grades, applications, and customer requirements.

Progress into sales responsibilities as knowledge of the business, products, and industry develops. Support the sales team by assisting with existing customer accounts and providing coverage when required. Re-engage existing or inactive customer accounts and develop opportunities for ongoing business.

Identify and prospect new customers through outbound outreach and cold calling.



Build and manage an individual customer base over time, developing long-term relationships and repeat business. Take increasing ownership of customer relationships and sales activities as experience and product knowledge grow.

Proactively identify where help is needed and contribute beyond assigned responsibilities without waiting to be asked. Entry-level or early-career candidate who is interested in developing a long-term career in logistics and sales. Previous lumber industry experience is an asset but is not required.

Previous logistics, transportation, freight coordination, customer service, or related experience is an asset but not required. No expectation of being a logistics expert; Strong verbal and written communication skills with confidence communicating by phone and email. Friendly, qualified, and comfortable building relationships with customers, suppliers, carriers, and coworkers.

Strong attention to detail when handling shipment information, databases, and paperwork. Team-oriented and willing to step outside defined responsibilities to help the broader team succeed. Interested in learning the technical side of lumber products and understanding how different products and grades meet customer needs.

Motivated to progress from logistics and operations into a customer-facing sales position.

Salary: $60,000 - $90,000 | Health Benefits | Vacation Days | Bonus #

📌 Sales & Logistics Associate - Softwood Lumber (West Vancouver)
🏢 Goldbeck Recruiting
📍 West Vancouver