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BlueLinx Holdings Inc.

Product Sales Specialist & Procurement - Engineered Wood Products (EWP)

BlueLinx Holdings Inc., Bellingham, Massachusetts, us, 02019


Product Sales Specialist & Procurement - Engineered Wood Products (EWP)

Bellingham, MA, USAJob Description

Posted Friday, August 30, 2024 at 4:00 AMBlueLinx is growing, and the sales team is looking for an

Engineered Wood Product (EWP) Product Sales Manager.

BlueLinx is looking for Subject Matter Experts (SME) in specific targeted building products. The right person for this role will have the opportunity to further develop and advance their career while working alongside sales management and growth-minded customers.Why Work for BlueLinx!Base + monthly bonus!Life Insurance.401K matchOutstanding PTO and holiday pay.Many other benefits are available to you, including tuition reimbursement.BlueLinx is looking for a person who understands the importance of being a strong relationship builder, is confident in their product and analytical knowledge, and is comfortable working across the organization, with customers and suppliers. This role serves as the SME for a specific product or group of products, while supporting an assigned geographical area (sales district or region). Our EWP Product Sales Managers identify new opportunities, develop sales solutions, work on closing sales opportunities, negotiate pricing, forecast replenishment needs, and provide outstanding customer service.BlueLinx is one of America’s largest distributors of building products - come grow with us!Responsibilities:Establish strong relationships with clients that will provide opportunities to grow sales and solidify BlueLinx’s partnership for long-term profitability.Identify new sales opportunities with new and existing customers for assigned product(s).Improve profitability, product penetration, product mix, and inventory turn with all customers for assigned products.Ensure effective product performance and promote good customer and supplier relations.Assist all customers with sales and technical support for assigned products, resolving all customer service issues related to assigned products.Develop sales solutions and competitive pricing strategies for assigned products.Communicate value proposition to customers. Propose sales solutions to customers and reevaluate solutions.Promote existing products, as well as present new product opportunities to drive sales and profits.Analyze and monitor sales and profitability; develop pricing models and profitability strategies for the region.Develop and build relationships with internal business units including branches, replenishment/supply chain team, product management, and Branch Sales and Operations teams.Qualifications:4+ years’ experience with a bachelor’s degree - equivalent industry experience preferred.Self-motivated, high energy, persistent, and sense of urgency.Proven track record of sales success – ability to drive growth as well as maintain a large book of business.Demonstrated success in problem solving - must be creative and innovative.Ability to organize, prioritize and work cross-functionally.Superior interpersonal skills - proficient in both written and verbal communications.Working knowledge of assigned product line, customer support/service, and inventory management.Possesses well-developed consultative selling skills, and is confident in negotiation win/win outcomes.Negotiates prices, provides market updates, prospects, and evaluates sales funnels.Experienced in Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Why Work for BlueLinx:We are a people company. The people who manufacture, pack, distribute, sell, and service our products are the heart of our success.When you join our team, you can be confident that we’ll do our part to ensure you can excel, grow, and perform to your highest potential.Life Insurance.401K matchHSA or FSAPTO and holiday pay.Student loan repayment.WE ARE BlueLinx (NYSE: BXC), a leading wholesale distributor of building and industrial products in the United States with over 70k branded and private-label SKUs, and a broad distribution footprint servicing 50 states. We have over 2,400 associates and our warehouse associates are critical to our success. Teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement drive our culture which emphasizes safety and customer service.

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