Lumber Trader

Lumber Trader (Remote) – Unlimited Earning Potential

Location: 100% Remote (U.S.)
Compensation: $130,000–$300,000+ (Commission-Based)
Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

Are you an experienced Lumber Trader looking for greater earning potential, autonomy, and the flexibility to grow your own book of business?

Our client is a well-established and rapidly growing organization generating $30M+ in annual revenue. They are seeking driven, entrepreneurial sales professionals who thrive in a fast-paced trading environment and want to maximize their income through one of the industry's most competitive commission structures.

Why Join?

• Industry-leading commission structure with unlimited earning potential
• 100% remote position with no fixed schedule—manage your business and your time
• Performance-driven culture focused on results, not micromanagement
• Dedicated administrative and dispatch support so you can focus on buying and selling
• Open vendor policy, allowing you the flexibility to develop and grow your own supplier relationships
• Join a stable, growing organization with an established reputation in the forest products industry

Commission Structure

• Annual Gross Profit up to $250,000 – 50% Commission
• $250,001 – $400,000 – 55% Commission
• Over $450,000 – 60% Commission

There is no cap on your earning potential. Top performers consistently generate exceptional annual income.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a profitable portfolio of lumber and forest products customers
• Source and negotiate with suppliers and customers across North America
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with mills, wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers
• Manage pricing, freight coordination, and order execution
• Identify new market opportunities while expanding existing accounts
• Negotiate contracts and maximize gross profit on every transaction

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Lumber Trader, Forest Products Trader, or Commodity Trader
• Established relationships within the lumber, wood products, or building materials industry are strongly preferred
• Proven success developing new business and managing customer accounts
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation: $130,000–$300,000+ annually (commission-based)
• Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
• Benefits: None

If you're an experienced trader seeking greater flexibility, higher commissions, and greater control over your income, we'd love to have a confidential conversation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.