Hierarchy view
timber trader
Description
Code
3323.5
Description
Timber traders assess the quality, quantity and market value of timber and timber products for trade. They organise the selling process of new timber and purchase stocks of timber.
Alternative Labels
lumber merchant
lumber trader
timber merchant
timber seller
trader of timber
wood merchant
Regulatory Aspect
To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
advise on timber-based products
carry out purchasing operations in the timber business
check quality of raw materials
distinguish wood quality
handle timber
handle timber-based products
inspect timber
inspect trees
manage budgets
manage timber orders
manage timber stocks
negotiate price
process returned timber products
sell processed timber in a commercial environment
study prices of wood products
write technical reports related to trees
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
advise on timber harvest
comply with timber trade code of conduct
conduct land surveys
coordinate timber sales
guarantee customer satisfaction
identify market niches
implement marketing strategies
implement sales strategies
manage forests
manage logs segregation and stacking
monitor forest health
monitor forest productivity
monitor logging operations
operate forestry machinery
pack timber products
process collected survey data
read maps
report the results of treatment
work in a forestry team
Concept URI
Status
released
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