Area Marketing Manager

Weyerhaeuser • Hattiesburg, MS

260d • $97,351 - $146,027

About The Position

This position is a member of the Weyerhaeuser's Southern Timberlands Business. It is a Full-Time Exempt position located in either Hattiesburg, MS or Hammond, LA and reports to the Gulf-South Region Marketing Manager. The Area Marketing Manager is the leader for all timber marketing activities for the Hattiesburg/Hammond Area and supports the overall timber marketing strategy for the Gulf-South Marketing Region.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in forestry is preferred, however marketing and business-related bachelor's degrees will be considered in combination with forestry experience.
• At least five years of experience in forestry. Experience in timber procurement, harvesting, and/or marketing is preferred.
• Managing contract agreements and finding win/win solutions with the customers concept in mind.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills that include conflict resolution, team problem solving, and relationship building.
• The ability to communicate confidently and clearly.
• A proven ability to accurately appraise timber value using timber cruising and market analysis.
• A good understanding of timber harvesting and delivery.
• Knowledge of current timber market dynamics including units of measure, product types, log specifications, prices, supply, and demand.
• Strong computer skills and the eagerness to learn and use new technology.
• Exceptional analytical skills.
• Intrinsically motivated to experience professional and personal growth.
• A competitive, entrepreneurial attitude with the strong desire to deliver above average results.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual timber marketing plan in collaboration with the Hattiesburg/Hammond Area teams and the Gulf-South Marketing team.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers to ensure satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Manage contract agreements and administer timber sale contracts, including both stumpage and delivered sales.
• Forecast and communicate timber market changes to business leaders, providing insights and strategic recommendations.
• Monitor and analyze timber market dynamics, including units of measure, product types, log specifications, prices, supply, and demand.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and find win/win solutions with the customer's concept in mind.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support overall business objectives and drive growth.

Benefits

• Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $97,351-$146,027 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience.
• You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 10% of base pay.
• Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target.
• Comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution.
• Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Support for personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities.
• Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.
• Eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment.
• After being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use.
• Recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours and paid parental leave for all full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Forestry and Logging
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree