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To reply to ads with private box numbers, send correspondence to box number shown, in care of The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., Ste.480, Newport Beach, Ca.926@-1872.

Rates: 25 words for $25. additional words 704 ea. Phone numbcr counts as I word, address as 6 words. Headline or centered copy, $6 per line. Private box or spocial border, $6 ea. Column inch rate: $45 camera-ready, $55 if we set the type. Names of advertisers using a box number cannot be released. Mail copy to above address, FAX to 949-852-0231 or call (949) 852-1990. Deadline for copy is the 25th of the month. PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY COPY unless you have established credit with us.

Techmcal Representattve

Assistant Buyer

Jery's Home lmprovemenl Center is a progressive, financially slable, full-line home improvement center wilh over 160,000 sq. fl. of big box retail selling space with an additional 160,000 sq. ft. drive-lhrough lumb€r yard. Founded in 1961, Jery's has a national repulation as one of the leading independenls in lhe country by suppliers and relailers alike. Operating h a hbhly conpelilive markeplace, Jer/s continu€s lo grow and remah he ma*et leader.

To slrenglhen our merchandising l€am, wo are looking for a seasoned professional. The ideal candidale poss€sses slrong negoliating skills, developed in tn lumber yard industry, and underctanding ol assoftnenl planning and inventory conlrol, and is able to etleclively develop promotional oppodunili€s. A mhlnun of 3 years buying experience ls required. Supervisory and leadership skills a plus.

Jerry's offers performance-based wage increases, comprehensive benelits and an attractive location wih varied qualityol-life aciivities in lhe Pacilic Northwest. Please submil resum6 with salary history in conftdence lo:

& Equal Opporunfty Employer.

COMMERCIAL & CONTRACTOR SALES MANAGER

HomeBase, Inc., is seeking an experienced comrnercial and contractor sales manager. This position develops and executes sales and marketing plans to promote major commercial and contractor customers as an on-going business segment. Makes initial sales calls and works with warehouses to provide exceptional customer service. Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, this position supervises three regional managers. ldeal candidate will have 5 to 7 yean of related experience in major account sales, and thorough knowledge of contracting, building and maintenance industries. Bachelods degree in Business, Marketing or equivalent a plus. HomeBase offers an exceptional salary and benefits package. Interested candidates should fax a rrsume including salary history to 949-442-5440. EOE/M/F/D - Females and minoritics cncouraged to apply.

RETAIL/WHOLESALE lumber company located in Southern California coastal region has several positions available: insidey'outside sales, yard foreman and yardmen. Experience at any of these positions may result in training for advancenpnt. lf interpsted, s€nd your r€surne to Box 677, cy'o The Merchant Magazine.

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, a leading manufacturer of quality building products, with annual sales of $2.3 billion, is actively seeking an experienced Engineered Wood Products, EWP, Technical Reprcsentative for its Rocklin, Ca., office. Repofting to the EWP sales manager, the technical reprcsentative will assist the customer in the process of interprcting the architectural and structural plans; taking that interpretation and applying L-P engineered wood products in place of the original specified products. Education: TechnicaVCollege degree, with complete knowledge of EWP industry.

Experience: Strong computer software experience, working with the Microsoft platform. Architectural drafting with AutoCAD R l3114 experience. This full+ime position includes a complete benefits program and competitive compensation, based on experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates please submit your resume to the following address: LouisianaPacific Corporation, HR Dept. Job #TR-PZ, P.O. Box 1017, Rocklin, Ca.95677 Equal Opportunity Employer

NATIONAL WHOLESALE LI,]MBER CO.

Positions Available:

Inside Sales Coordinator

* Customer servicc & Computer skills required Entry lrvel Sales

Experienced Outside Sales

Pmduction Mgr. Trainee

* College Degree

* Manufacturing Background

If you are interested in joining a respectcd company with exceptional growth, please forward your nesume to:

UNIVERSAL FOREST PRODUCTS

P.O. Box 1970, Huntington Beach, Ca.92647 Fax 714-847 -7329.

HARDWOOD LUMBER and plywood salesperson needed by Weber Plywood & Lumber. Please send rEsumes attention Bruce Pope, c/o 15501 Mosher St., Tustin, Ca.92680.

Lumbertrader

Rain Forest Lumber Co. (RFL), a specialty products wholesaler established in 1982, seeks experienced lumber traders. If your potential is being limited by restricted custorner or mill contacts, we should talk. Our desire to $ow is an opportunity for you. Generous commission schedule & benefits, Relocation reimbunements for the right candidates. Mail resume to RFL, P.O. Box 361, L:ke Oswego, Or. 97034, or call Dan Rice at (800) 547-1929 or (503) 684-0774.

SUNOL FOREST PRODUCTS, an established Bay Area wholesaler, has immediate openings for experienced lumber traders. Generous commission splits and benefits, morc independence and fewer hassles. If you're interested in controlling your own destiny, rcply in writing to P.O. Box 508, Pleasanton, Ca 94565.

Lbmtraders

Forest products (Lake Oswego, Or.)

Building materials (Phoenix, Az.)

Our role at Ace Hardware, a global, Fortune 500 corporation, is to set the standard for quality and innovative marketing strategies. We are seeking Traders for our Lumber, Building Materials and Millwork division, one of the fastest growing in ttre industry, to contribute to our exceptional growth as we expand throughout the W€stern markets. Based in Lake Oswego, Or., and Phoenix, Az., these key individuals must have a solid track record as a proven Trader in the industry along with the ability to excel in our team-oriented environment.

Ace Hardware Corporation can provide an impressive salary and benefits package complete with a genenous bonus program and outstanding profit sharing plan. Please send your resurn€ to Ace Hardware Corp., Professional Employment, 4605 E. Elwood St., Ste. 680, Phoenix. Az. 85040. Fax 602-517-l I 15. EOE.

NORTII PACIF'TC LTJMBER COMPANY

One of the nation's largest wholesalers of building pmducts is adding two traders to our growing distribution business located in Vallejo, California. The two positions are: Plywood and OSB Salas and Engineered Wood Sales. Experienced uaders with established customer following desired. Please fax confidcntial resume to Karen Austin at 5O3-238-2646 by April 30, 1999.

Wholesaletrader

Ridgewood Forest Products, a 20-year-old wholesalc company, is seeking experienced lumber and plywood traders with customer base who want well-established and financially viable company, but one with room for its traders to grow. Excellent compensation gparcd to your performance. Either wort at our officc or yours. lf intercsted, call l-800-547-2014. Ask for Larry Buelna.

HERE WE GROW! lf you know how to sell, Phillips Plywood has openings for inside and outsidc salespeople. Spccific territories includc Oxnard, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and Orange Counties. Come join the team that has geared up for the millennium with new trucks, n€w state-of-the-art computcr system, and an expanded inventory. Mail or fax (818-89?-6571) your rEsurne today. P.O. Box 10256, Van Nuys, Ca.31410-0256.

WEBER PLYWOOD & Lumber is secking a truck driver and a fortlift operator. Pleasc send resumes attention Ed Montano, c/o 15501 Mosher St.. Tustin, Ca.926E0.

SEEKING INDEPENDENT sales rep to sell new high-end architectural product lines. Arizona, Nevada, California territory. Experience required. Fax resume to 208-7620109 or 714-546-0351.

SALES: Wholesale lumber distribution. Temecula, Ca., office. Expcrienced inside lumber salesperson selling to rctail lumber yards and industrial accounts in Southem California & Arizona. Mail resume to Redwood Empire, c/o sales manager, P.O. Box 1300, Morgan Hill, Ca.95038.

FOSITION OPEN FOR: Profile knife grinder for custom wood milling, 2 years minimum experience grinding and must have knowledge on moulder set-ups. Please apply in person at Buena Vista Custom Milling, ll25l Buena Vista Dr., Fontanu Ca.92337; (909) 357-9533.