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Building Products Industrial 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 AND PURCHASING

bulletSolicit sales to assigned accounts for both warehouse and direct sales and attain mutually acceptable goals for sales, profit and margins from your accounts.
bulletDevelop improved sources to supply our product needs.
bulletParticipate in conventions and meetings to represent our company and prospect for new accounts.
bulletBe a backup to others in the sales department when needed.
bulletProspect daily for new accounts.
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
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
bulletOkay with Occasional Travel

DESIRED

bulletProgram Selling Track Record
bulletIndustrial Sales Experience
bulletSales Experience
bulletImporting Lumber Know-How
bulletGood at Hands-On and Follow Through

Additional Information

Type: Full-Time
Experience: We are Seeking People with Successful Past Experience in Industrial Wood Sales
Benefits:  An Excellent Program
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.