Job Description
We are Builders FirstSource, America’s largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market
You’ll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable
At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree
Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so
As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels
PURPOSE Manages sales, supply chain and sales support activities related to an assigned product or product line, including inventory, purchasing, delivering, and service in order to maximize revenues and profitability, especially in relation to competitor products
Conducts comparative analysis against competitors and provides strategic planning of product direction and features
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
Manages assigned product or product line to ensure maximizing financial goals set by senior management
Tracks product line performance against competitors while keeping current on industry trends and new product development
Plans and manages sales efforts; oversees or initiates optimum purchasing schedule
Visits customers on job sites to initiate sales and provide technical and customer support
Develops short and long-range product line strategy plans including sales and profitability objectives and analysis of performance
Monitors inventory and coordinates purchase and receipt in addition to arranging for service, warranty activity and delivery
Develops and delivers product presentations and training to sales force and customers
Works closely with Logistics, Marketing, Purchasing and other support groups to optimize sales initiatives for assigned products or product lines
Analyzes consumer trends, channel dynamics and strategies that help maximize competitive edge in the marketplace
Drives value-added sales process, manages complex proposals and ensures highest level of customer satisfaction by interfacing with vendors and Probuild Holdings business units to ensure a seamless experience
SUPERVISORY
This job has no supervisory
MINIMUM
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
The
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business Management or related field and five (5) years product sales experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
COMPETENCIES Working knowledge of business-to-business selling Advanced knowledge of products or product lines Strong knowledge of construction industry High level of self-motivation Ability to think strategically, forecast and drive sales Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent presentation, negotiating, and influencing skills Ability to use tact and skill in dealing with other staff, management and vendors Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations
Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds
Work is performed on both company and customer sites and involves driving to customer locations
Subject to both typical office environment and outside locations with temperature and weather variations, equipment noise and dust
Frequent travel by car will be required
This position was posted on DATE and we anticipate it will be open for a minimum of five days, though it may be open for a longer period
We encourage your prompt application
Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority
We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies
Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day
You’ll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons
The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore – all in a friendly, people-first environment
Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS
In addition to the base wage listed, this position is further eligible to receive commission
for earned commissions related to sales of eligible Company products and/or services subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law
Commissions are based on a percentage of the transactions sold and subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable Commission Agreement
At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable
designed to make life better for you and the people you love
Our goal is simple — provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives
To view all our benefit offerings click here www.bldrbenefits.com
Builders FirstSource is an
/Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability
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