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Salespeople Wanted

Redwood Empire is looking for experienced salespeople in wholesale and industrial with backgrounds in commodities, redwood, cedar, plywood, steel, pressure treated, hardwood decking, flooring, and imported lumber (soft woods and hardwoods). Positions available in Eugene, Or., and Northern and Southern Califomia. Please send resume to Sean Burch, Redwood Empire, P.O. Box 1300, Morgan Hill, Ca. 95038, email sburch@redwoodemp.com. www.redwoodemo.com

FFI CAREERS: Functional Fenestration Inc. distributes quality architectural hardware. FFI is growing every year, and has great benefits. If you're experienced in cus(omer service, inside/outside sales, or purchasing/inventory management of door, window or skylight products. email resume to HR@fenestration.net.

Newpo( Beach, Ca. 92660, Fax 949-852-0231, dkoenig@building-products.com, or call (949) 852-1990. Make checks payable to Cutler Publishing. Deadline: lSth of previous month.

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Lumber Sales

We are a wholesale building materials distributor/remanufacturer looking for experienced self-starters with Central California (Nevada) customers. We are growing rapidly, aggressive and provide all bene[its. Many in our organization earn substantial six-figure incomes. If you have customers in this area or have remanufacturing/distribution experience, we're offering opportunities with advancement potential to the right individual(s). Please mail your resume to: President, Shamrock Materials, P.O. Box 80128, Portland, Or.97280. or Fax to 503-2919358.

LAS PLUMAS LUMBER & TRUSS CO., LLC. Are you looking to find a career with a company that has excellent benefits including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage? Available positions include, but are not limited to, Accounting, Credit, Design, Dispatch, General Office, Operations, and Sales. Fax resume to 95 l-685-4 I 95.

EXPERIENCED LUMBER TRADERS WANTED.

We are Hardwood and Softwood log and lumber wholesalers wlth offices in the United States and Canada. We're seeking sincere, experienced lumber traders who have a view towards the long term. Work INDEPENDENTLY from your part of the country, OR from our offices in the Toronto area. This is an excellent opportunity with a well-established company. We enjoy an OUTSTANDING financial and marketing reputation. For complete details of our interestlng and rewarding program, please phone Bob Wilson lN STRICT CONFIDENCE. We'll also invite you to speak with one of our current trading paftners.

Industrial Wood Products Sales

Universal Forest Products is seeking an experienced industrial salesperson for the company's Riverside, Ca., facility. Candidates must have comprehensive knowledge of industrial sales processes. We are looking for a highly motivated self-starter, willing to do what it takes to land new business in a fast paced competitive environment. Generous salary and benefit package commensurate with knowledge, experience and ability. If you are interested in joining what Forbes magazine calls "One of America's best managed companies," please email your resume to Tim Gaffney at tgaffney@ufpi.com or Fax to 95 l-826-3013. All replies will be kept strictly confidential. Universal is an equal opportunity employer.

Buyers Size Up Window Makers

Over 3,500 builders, remodelers, subcontractors and architects rated manufacturers of residential windows and patio doors in an inaugural study by J.D. power & Associates and McGraw-Hill Construction.

Among builders and remodelers, satisfaction was based on performance in seven areas-product (given 25Vo weight), warranty and repair service (25Vo), delivery (l4%o), price (117o), sales and markering support (10Vo), placing orders (9Vo), and credit/bitling (7Zo). Simonton earned the highest overall rating, leading in three categories (overall customer satisfaction, price, and placing orders). For sales and marketing support, Andersen and Marvin shared top honors.

For commercial subcontractors, satisfaction was based on warranty and repair service (20Ea), product (lBEa), delivery QTEa), sales and markering supporr (15Vo),placing orders (ll%o), credit/billing (107o), and price (9Vo). Milgard placed first in overall customer satisfaction, placing orders, and price. Marvin led in sales support.

Architects ranked by features and design (28Vo), performance (l9%o), sales and marketing support (l9%o), architectural design support (177o), warranty (97o), and price (9Vo). Marvin was the high scorer, leading in overall customer satisfaction and design support. Pella shared top honors with Marvin in customer satisfaction and design support, and with Andersen for warranty. Jeld-Wen and Mileard won on price.