Product Sales Representative

Weyerhaeuser•Fontana, CA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Product Sales Representative (PSR), you will be responsible for purchasing, selling, and leading responsibilities for Outdoor Living products in the Southern California market. You will be expected to have a complete understanding of the local market, competitors, customers, and market drivers. The PSR leads the team, providing concise local market analysis to complement national guidance. You will provide concise updates to the Southern California Sales team, help develop strategies to help customers resolve their business challenges while providing returns to WY shareholders. This position reports directly to the Area General Manager.

Requirements

General understanding of the geographic market, the competitors, customers, and market drivers that make the area unique.
Strong Communications skills with the ability to collaborate across organizational and functional boundaries.
Successful experience in customer and supplier program development /support through established and trusting relationships.
Demonstrated ability to manage an inventory program with proper ROI for at least one product line.
Proven ability to lead product line growth from a peer/influencer role.
Understands and can articulate the financial drivers of retail, wholesale, and construction industry.
Minimum HS Diploma/GED
3+ yrs purchasing and/or sales experience in building materials distribution, with a solid level of expertise in relevant products

Responsibilities

Sets inventory and purchasing strategy, sources and buys material for a key Distribution Center product line.
Balances selling opportunity with working capital efficiency expectations (e.g., inventory turns and Return on Inventory targets).
Sets pricing and sales strategy for their product(s).
Actively manages pricing to ensure market competitiveness, healthy takeaway from inventory, and strong margin capture.
Coaches team on short-term dynamics of pricing and availability.
Work with peers across the business and National Product Managers to identify new product opportunities, service offerings, and potential vendor partners.
Provides local market analysis to complement national guidance.
Through consultative sales and superior service, prospects, develop, and nurtures relationships with key customers - including owners/principals, buyers, and salespeople.
Leader amongst their team as an influencer, collaborator, and coach to inside/outside sellers and operations associates in areas of product knowledge, sales strategy, and customer program development.
Coordinates in-market vendor support, including co-op budget management/use, marketing efforts, and resolution of product claims.