Davis Slifka

Forest Products Trader

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

About

With more than 16 years of experience, relationships and knowledge in and about the Building Materials Industry while still being under 40 I'm a bit unique. With more than 25 years left in the tank I've enjoyed fantastic growth and achieved a lot. I look forward to growing and achieving even more. I've been a Purchaser, an Estimator, a Territory Manager, Sales Manager and National Accounts Manager. I've reduced inventory levels, increased turns and profitability of inventories; I've captured big projects through accurately costed estimates. I've grown sales by over 30% YOY and pulled other businesses out of losing customers in one year to record years in less than 2 years. I'm passionate and driven; I have learned from some of the best. Success is earned and I'll keep earning it for years to come.

Experience

  • Forest Products Trader at TIMBER MART
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    In my role as a forest products trader, I will be responsible for securing commodity products for our members and providing them with exceptional customer service.

  • Account Manager - West at Deckorators
    Oct 2024 - Jan 2025 · 4 mos

    Serving Western Canada to Promote the Brand through various different events, initiatives and good old fashioned relationships. See you out there.

  • Sales Manager at Vista Railing Systems Inc
    Oct 2019 - Oct 2024 · 5 yrs 1 mo

    As Sales Manager I make regular customer visits, generate sales and grow relationships. With the goal of not only updating and maintaining current customers, I am also looking to add new dealers to our Network. As well as find ways to enhance and streamline our business and make things profitable for all our partners. Supporting my team and helping them grow and succeed is a big priority of mine. I oversee the Western Candian LBM sales team and am our National Accounts Contact as well.

  • Territory Sales Manager at Alliance Door Products
    Mar 2014 - Sep 2019 · 5 yrs 7 mos

    Worked towards continued sales growth consistent year over year and enjoyed customer satisfaction while making sure doing business with Alliance is profitable for all involved. Helped launch Weiser Lock and was a top performer in that category.

  • Sales Coordinator at Madero Distribution
    Sep 2013 - Mar 2014 · 7 mos

    Hybrid Inside/Outside Sales Role. Dealt with partners both in the office and on the road, helped the team where I could. Met many great people and gained good product knowledge.