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Market and Product Development Lead, Engineered Wood
Vernon, British Columbia
Our Market and Product Development Lead, Engineered Wood is a vital member of Tolko's marketing and sales team. This role actively supports Tolko's market growth objectives through innovation, product development and superior customer service. If you want to be part of an amazing team, read on to join and make a difference!
We're looking for a Market and Product Development Lead, Engineered Wood to join our head office located in Vernon, British Columbia. Our head office houses Tolko's corporate services groups including Sales, Marketing & Logistics, Finance, Accounting & Credit, IT, Procurement and Human Resources.
Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, marketing and/or sales.
- In-depth understanding of Engineered Wood Products (EWP) and specialty forest product markets in North America and worldwide.
- Track record of successful market development that translates to bottom-line results.
- Ability to read/understand blueprints and home layouts including supporting design software.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Strong project management skills with proven ability to successfully manage timelines, and milestones with minimal supervision.
- Strong influencing and consultation skills with an ability to gather and analyze information to obtain buy in and/or approval from all levels of staff and management.
- Ability to develop trust-based relationships and credibility with diverse stakeholder groups.
We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge come in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.
In this role you will:
- Report to the Manager, Plywood, LSL & EWP Sales & Marketing.
- Help Tolko grow our market share and identify new products.
- Work closely with internal and external decision makers and specifiers to open new and expand existing opportunities for Tolko branded product.
- Conduct preliminary market research around building, marketplace, customer, and product trends and use this information to help clearly define Tolko's sales, marketing and product development objectives.
- Review blueprints, design specifications, and provide solutions for customers to convert their project from competing products to Tolko materials.
- Use your design skills to provide design and related solutions for floor, roof, wall and whole house design, including professional advice as required to customers.
- Travel approximately 25 percent of your time.
So, what's in it for you?
- You'll take on an exciting new challenge with supportive team members.
- You'll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience. The expected base salary range for this position is $93,750 to $125,000 per year.
- You'll be eligible for excellent benefits, so you don't have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.
- You may also be eligible for relocation support including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.
- You'll be supported in continued development through on-the-job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.
- You'll be part of a positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.
If you want to work in a sustainable, future focused industry, there is no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producing innovative forest products for over 65 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forests and our business for upcoming generations.
We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here! Apply today at
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About the North Okanagan Valley
The North Okanagan Valley includes the communities of Vernon, Armstrong, Lavington, Lumby and Lake Country, British Columbia. Surrounded by lakes, these communities provide family-friendly living with lots of amenities, and beautiful weather. Visit one of our local wineries or fine dining restaurants, go boating, hiking, biking, skiing, catch a round of golf, or visit a local market to pick up fresh fruit and produce… whatever your pleasure, you'll find it here. to learn about the region and find out why life is better here.
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