Branded Products Sales Specialist (Pittsburgh & Baltimore Area)

Boise Cascade Company has been in the business of manufacturing wood products and distributing building materials for over half a century. We are one of the largest producers of engineered wood products and plywood in North America and a leading U.S. wholesale distributor of building materials. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. We are committed to investing in them and that is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas on your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today!    

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a Branded Products Sales Specialist! Please review the responsibilities and needed qualifications below and apply today! 

Responsibilities

Drive profitable business growth by supporting branches in reaching target penetration, maximizing margin opportunities for assigned branded products in the markets where we have limited or exclusive distribution rights. Support relationships with our suppliers helping them reach their goals as well as ours. Create value by helping our customer and our customers’ customers achieve their business goals. This includes developing relationships with, and creating pull through demand with residential and commercial builders and contractors, as well as large industrial users. Drive business to/through BMD committed customers to reinforce our value and build customer loyalty. Create a training platform both online and in person platforms specifically on pull through selling for our customers and associates. Drive social media content to promote Boise Cascade and designated branded products through online connections. Develop selling tools to drive sales to Boise Cascade to include software, material lists, virtual reality, displays, website. Meet with the appropriate supplier sales stakeholders on a regular basis to illustrate/reinforce Boise Cascade investments including people, online value, training, contractor conversions. Additional Sales Leader responsibilities:  create incremental supply chain value for BMD and create a higher level of loyalty from our partners. Facilitate consistent internal communication, manage internal relationships and support new initiatives with designated supplier in cooperation with the division product manager. Assist in solving product mix and supply issues. Help develop third party margin opportunities where they fit. Execute sales and marketing strategy with BMD customer base consistently by utilizing BMD sales teams and marketing support tools with division financial and strategic objectives. Recruit, train and develop personnel and oversee the branded product support group at the division level. Manages all business in compliance with antitrust and other applicable laws and regulations. Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications 

Basic Qualifications: College Degree or equivalent work experience in related job function. Minimum of ten (10) years of industry experience with a proven track record of developing and leading a successful business unit.  Multilocation prior management experience a must.  Deep knowledge of industry a must.

Our Benefits

• Medical + Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts + HRA 
• 401(k) Retirement Savings
• Annual Incentives 
• Paid Time Off (20/yr) and holidays (10/yr)
• Paid Parental Leave