Lumber Broker

WORK WHERE YOU COME FIRST.

At Jones Lumber, you are not an employee. You are a vital part of our team who, for over 70 years, have kept safety and our core values at the center of everything we do. We invite you to see how your career can grow at a company that puts your happiness above all.

Job Title: Experienced Lumber Broker Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Compensation: Salary + Commission

Job Summary We are seeking a highly skilled, relationship-driven Lumber Broker with deep experience in the sawmill and timber industries to join our team. In this role, you will serve as a strategic connector between producers and buyers, leveraging your industry expertise, market insight, and strong network to drive profitable lumber sales. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building long-term partnerships, and want to contribute to a company culture grounded in integrity, teamwork, and sustainable forestry practices, we want to hear from you.

About Our Company Culture At Jones Lumber, we believe that people are our greatest asset. We foster a culture where collaboration, accountability, and open communication are valued every day. Our team members are empowered to make decisions, encouraged to share ideas, and trusted to build meaningful relationships across the industry. We operate with a long-term mindset, prioritizing responsible sourcing, customer satisfaction, and mutual success with our partners. If you're looking for a company that supports professional growth while maintaining a down-to-earth, family-oriented environment, you’ll feel right at home here.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with sawmills, wholesale distributors, and end-use customers across the lumber and timber markets.
• Source lumber products that meet client specifications for grade, species, volume, and delivery timelines.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, freight logistics, and terms to maximize profitability while ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends, supply chain shifts, and regional timber dynamics to anticipate opportunities and guide sales strategy.
• Expand the company’s supplier and customer network through proactive outreach and relationship building.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting of sales activity, inventory needs, and market intelligence.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth order fulfillment, quality control, and problem resolution.
• Uphold the company’s values of Integrity, Passion, Unity, Sustainability, and Humility in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of lumber brokerage or related timber industry experience.
• Strong understanding of lumber grades, species, pricing structures, and market cycles.
• Proven track record in building and maintaining industry partnerships.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and analysis skills.
• Ability to thrive in an independent, results-driven work environment.
• Working knowledge of logistics, transportation, and supply chain management in the lumber sector.

If you’re an experienced lumber professional who enjoys cultivating relationships, spotting market opportunities, and working with a supportive and values-driven team, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits Offered

• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Employer Match
• Employer Paid Group Life/AD&D
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Cancer Coverage
• Medical + Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life/AD&D
• Voluntary Accident
• Voluntary Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check required

Jones Lumber is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, veteran status, disability, color, religion, sex, national origin, any other federally protected class.