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To reply to ads with private box numbers, send conespondence to box number shown, in care of The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., Ste. 480, Newport Beach, Ca. 92660-1872. Names of advenisers using a box number cannot be released.

BUYER: This position is responsible for purchasing forest products. To qualify, candidates must have an Associates Degree, 3-5 years of buyer/purchasing or materials management and 3-5 years experience in a related industry. In addition, candidates must be computer literate, have excellent communication skills, strong analytical and problem solving skills, excellent negotiation and interpersonal skills. Also, candidates must have strong customer service skills, have the ability to work as a team player and be able to handle multiple tasks. Extended education is a plus. Interested candidates should apply at or send resume with salary requirements to Fleetwood Jobs,3l25 Myers St., Riverside, Ca. 92513, Email: greatjobs@ fleetwood.com, Fax 909-351-3312. Please no phone calls. The company will initiate all other contact.

SAVE YOUR BACK ISSUES: The perfect way to save and store vour valuable issues of fhe Merchantis in an attractive red binder in simulated leather with Merchantlooo embossed in oold. Durable and washable, theie sturdy cases o'rganize a year's worth of magazines. $11.95 plus $3 postage and handling. Calif. residents add 7.75% sales tax (930). Send a check to The Merchant Magazine, 4500 Campus Dr., Suite 480, Newport Beach, Ca. 92660

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Lumber Sales Representative

RANDOM LENGTH LUMBER MILL SPECIALISTS

Salaries to 80K plus-Several of our West Coast clients are seeking to upgrade their mill sales stafT with skilled "can do" sales specialists. Requires 7+ years experience in selling to wholesalers, contractor yards, distributors or manufactured home accounts in the Western and Midwestern U.S. Call Carl Jansen. Search North America, at (503) 222-6461 for a confidential discussion.

SALES MANAGER & SALESPERSON

Anfinson Lumber Sales is growing! We need another experienced salesperson to help with inside and outside sales. We also need an experienced sales manager to lead our great team. We've been in business for over 49 years, and business is now better than ever. so come join us. Positions come with great benefits/4O1k. Send resume to ron@anfinson.com or Fax to 909-68 l -3566, attention Ron Orban.

Experienced Lumber Trader Wanted

Great opportunity for experienced trader with steady accounts. 60% commission split for trader. Any product line. Relocation not necessary. Excellent office support, great credit, and financial strength. Call John at Lakeside Lumber Products, (480) 991-1777, for confi dential discussion.

Simpson Timber Company, a major producer of Douglas fir and hemlock dimension lumber, is seeking a lumber sales representative. This position will be part of a team responsible foi selling the company's Shelton and Commencement Bay production. Successful applicants will have 3-5+ years experience in the wood products industry, strong communication and negotiation skills, and a thorough understanding of markets, transportation and competing and alternative species. This position will be located in Tacoma, Wa., and has a competitive salary, bonus and benefits package. To apply, send resume to LCreech@simpson.com or to Simpson Timber Company, P.O. Box 460, Shelton. Wa. 98485 Attention: Human Resources. All inquiries will be held in confidence. Simoson is an E/O/B.

Experienced Hardwood Lumber

Salesperson wanted. Progressive lumber company seeking outside salesperson. Generous commission schedule & medical benefits. Please send resumes to: Summit Hardwoods, Attn: Terie Lorentzen, l4l5 E. Grand Ave., Pomona, Ca. 9l'766, Fax to 909-469-1659, or call Mark Michie, (3 l0) 638-0468.

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