Field Marketing Manager

West Fraser • Cordova, TN

166d

About The Position

A successful candidate will manage an assigned territory in primarily including Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Arkansas and work in their home office. This will include representing West Fraser wood products within the new home, multi-family, commercial construction and industrial markets. They will be both technical resource and product experts in their territory along with growing relationships with our key customers and developing a marketing plan for the assigned territory. This role reports to the Sr. Field Marketing Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience in a marketing / sales role within the wood products industry.
• Five (5) to ten (10) + years of experience in a role related to the home construction or building industry
• Knowledge of construction and building materials
• Solid planning, organizational and time management skills
• A strong ability to analyze and report in a professional manner on product usage, trends, and competitive threats within their respective geographies
• Knowledge and experience at the builder level; knowledge of building codes and applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including presentation skills
• Strong technical aptitude and people skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Engineering, Architectural, Building Science accreditation
• Knowledge of structural wood products
• Proficiency in reading construction documents

Responsibilities

• Establishing, managing, and maintaining customer relationships by ensuring excellent service and follow-up and by learning and supporting the customers' business
• Designing and implementing regional marketing programs with key pro-dealers, retail accounts and builders which support corporate sales and marketing objectives
• Promoting new and existing products to contractor yards and builders
• Serving as a subject matter expert regarding products or programs in the marketplace
• Resolving customer product issues
• Building a strong professional network by attending regional trade shows and home builder association meetings
• Working closely with inside sales staff and sales management to ensure sales and marketing objectives are achieved
• This position has about 60% travel. When not traveling this position is based from your home office.

Benefits

• Benefits Starting Day 1
• On-the-job training
• A culture that strongly believes in promoting from within
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid vacations and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees