National Accounts Manager

Weekes Forest Products Inc•Comstock Park, MI

59d

About The Position

With all your career options, why not choose a company where you can own part of the business? Weekes, part of MacArthur Co. is 100% Employee-Owned and offers an outstanding suite of employee benefits. What began in 1913 as a small manufacturer of pipe insulation has grown into a national distributor of building materials. At our MacArthur Co., you will receive an ownership stake in the value our combined honest efforts create. As National Accounts Manager, you have the opportunity to take initiative and to represent our company well in the community. If you would like to sell building materials, are an influencer, have a sincere appreciation for people, and crave a fast-paced work environment, MacArthur wants to see your ideas put into action. An ideal candidate for this position has a self-confident, extroverted style that can engage and positively impact individuals and groups.

Requirements

Prior Sales experience.
A 4-year college degree is preferred.
Knowledge of lumber and building material products preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and POS systems.
Lead by example, with first-hand knowledge of area of expertise.
Critical thinking skills to quickly solve issues and/or problems.
Proficiency with prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

A 4-year college degree is preferred.
Knowledge of lumber and building material products preferred.

Responsibilities

Build close relationships with key accounts and purchasing personnel.
Conduct face-to-face visits and sales calls to support product growth and education.
Prepare and communicate price adjustments with program customers as market conditions warrant.
Obtain customer orders through daily contact via phone, email, or other methods.
Enter customer orders, and RMAs into the POS system.
Provide product knowledge and answer customer questions.
Backup team members and assist with inbound sales calls.
Develop and maintain up-to-date customer profile sheets.
Introduce new products in conjunction with the New Products Review Committee and Sales Manager.
Participate in trade shows and conventions.
Serve as Product Champion for assigned product lines, managing purchasing, inventory, pricing, and claims.
Inspect product inventory weekly, ensuring proper storage, rotation, and accuracy.
Address claims or complaints and resolve product-related issues.
Attend industry meetings and mill trips as needed.
Research and recommend new product additions.
Assist in physical division inventories and maintain price lists.
Other duties as assigned.