Sales Assistant

Sales Assistant

We are looking for a self-starting, well-rounded professional to join our Sales Assistant team at Hampton Lumber Sales. The primary role of the Sales Assistant is to provide direct support to a specified group of lumber traders who manage sales programs and related inventory for HLS. This individual will play an integral part in processing transactions, as well as assist in managing communications with customers within the trading group and other key groups within HLS. To be successful, they will need to be adaptable, have great attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy, all while developing a deep understanding of the businesses they support. You do not need to have prior experience in the wood products industry to succeed in this role, and there is room for advancement through a development path system for successful candidates. The position will report directly to the HLS Sales Support Supervisor while also taking day-to-day direction from the traders themselves.

Hampton Lumber is a fourth-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Portland, Oregon that has grown to become one of the nation's largest privately held forest products companies. With over 80 years in the sawmill business, Hampton operates sawmills in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia and markets wood products all over the world. We also manage a wholesale and lumber export division and numerous reload and re-manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. All of Hampton's forestlands are certified by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), an independent, non-profit organization that promotes sustainable forest management. SFI certified forests play an important role in water conservation, wildlife habitat, and climate solutions.

Community is important to us, and we encourage and support our employees' desire to be active in the community through volunteering and special projects. We passionately support youth education, career and technical education, the arts, diversity and inclusion, affordable housing, and anti-poverty programs. We are also proud sponsors of the Portland Timbers and the Portland Thorns soccer clubs.

Hampton Lumber is an equal opportunity employer : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by law. Disability accommodation available : If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office for the location that you are applying. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please see these government posters : EEO is the Law and its accompanying temporary supplement.