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Building Products Sales / Account Manager

Weekes Forest Products, Inc - Recruiting for All Weekes Locations

Job Description

For this position, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to employment@weekesforest.com.

SALES

bulletSolicit sales to assigned accounts for both warehouse and direct sales and attain mutually acceptable goals for sales, profit and margins from your accounts.
bulletProspect for new accounts.
bulletParticipate in dealer shows, conventions and meetings to represent our company and prospect for new accounts.
bulletBe a backup to others in the sales department when needed.
bulletAssist in answering inbound sales calls for the Division.
bulletTravel as necessary to get to know your customers; prospect, introduce new products and services, inspect complaints, etc.

Skills

MUST HAVE

bulletIntegrity and Responsibility
bulletBusiness Acumen (includes financial and bottom line orientation)
bulletPeople Acumen
bulletGreat Desire for Growth and Results
bulletPositive Attitude
bulletSales Skills (persuader, negotiator)
bulletGood Communicator
bulletSuperior Judgment
bulletHumanity, Warmth, Sense of Humor
bulletHard Worker with High Energy
bulletFlexible and Creative
bulletGrowth Track Record (prefer with multiple locations)
bulletGood at Hands-on and Follow Through

DESIRED

bulletProgram Selling Track Record
bulletSpecialty Product Orientation
bulletLumber Sales Experience
bulletOkay with Occasional Travel
bulletGood at Hands-On and Follow Through

 

BENEFITS

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Group health insurance and dental insurance is available.

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A 401K Plan is available.

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A Flex Plan (pre-taxed dollars deducted from your paycheck to pay for certain health related expenses) is available.

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You will be entitled to vacation per the Company Vacation Policy as outlined in the Company Handbook.

Additional Information

Type: Full-Time
Experience: We seek people with successful past experience in wholesale lumber sales.
Compensation: Base Draw + Attractive Commission Bonus

Company Description

Weekes Forest Products, Inc. (WEEKES) is a St. Paul, Minnesota based wholesaler and distributor of wood products and building materials. Founded in 1978, WEEKES has grown to become one of the most successful independently-owned distributors in the United States.


Corporate Culture. WEEKES is an informal, value-driven company where honesty, straight communication, and mutual respect are important. Teamwork, good product knowledge, strong work ethic and cost control are keys to the success of the company.

WEEKES FOREST PRODUCTS LOCATIONS

For this position, please e-mail your resume and cover letter to employment@weekesforest.com.