Product Specialist (Building Materials)

Weyerhaeuser • Tacoma, WA

2d • $63,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Decking Specialist is a customer service representative sales role with sales and marketing related product responsibility. The primary responsibility of this role is to profitably generate new business for Weyerhaeuser Distribution through increasing attachment of AZEK Railing and Trim products in the Pacific Northwest. This role is customer facing and supports several aspects of the customer / vendor relationship, including product knowledge training, troubleshooting dealer issues with products, samples/literature support, following up on sales trends, and program discussions/presentations to maintain and grow business with new and existing customers. We manufacture and sell an innovative collection of proven structural framing materials to the residential, multi-family and light commercial markets, and provide seamless building solutions, from design to installation to support. This team moves fast, works smart and never stops pushing to be and stay number one in the industry. Find out more about Weyerhaeuser at www.weyerhaeuser.com and learn our Story here\: https\[\](https://youtu.be/c2R_lQ7wo0A)

Requirements

• Minimum HS Diploma/GED
• 3 + year experience with 2+ yrs in building materials distribution sales or product management.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communications skills (authentic, adaptive, persuasive) with the ability to collaborate across organizational and functional boundaries.

Nice To Haves

• Possesses a solid level of experience in wood products decking product line.

Responsibilities

• Drives development and execution of local strategies in support of profitable growth for the assigned product/brand in alignment with Distribution and manufacturer goals and expectations.
• Utilizes solutions selling and product training with current and prospective customers.
• Supports dealer stocking and program opportunities and aiding the design process.
• Responsible for generating primary (pull-through) new demand by increasing attachment of Azek railing and trim in the Pacific Northwest.
• Acts as key resource and subject matter expert for peers and customers regarding training, trouble-shooting issues, and overall sales and product support.
• Markets product(s)/brand – developing promotions, collaborating on branding opportunities, supporting customer samples/literature/display needs.
• Understands the geographic market - competitors, customers, and supply chain and logistical market drivers that make the area unique to their product category.
• Demonstrates strong relationships with, and a working knowledge of, key product vendor, key customers, and primary demand community.
• Understands and articulates financial drivers of retail, wholesale, and construction industry.
• Demonstrates financial acumen about their product, its cost of service and return on investment.

Benefits

• This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $63,000 - $95,000 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Sales Incentive Program, which offers a quarterly cash bonus.
• When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a 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.
• We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.
• 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.
• We provide 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. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees