General Line Product Manager

Boise Cascade Company; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical + Prescription

Dental + Vision

FSAs

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Boise Cascade is seeking a General Line Product Manager to drive purchasing, pricing, and go-to-market strategies for our general line products across warehouses and customer sales. You will develop sales plans, manage inventory, margins, and promotions, and present to dealers and builders.

You will collaborate with location management, maintain supplier relationships, and stay current on product knowledge and market opportunities to maximize profitability.

Qualifications

• College Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in building products industry or general line sales is preferred.
• Proficiency with computer software applications used for job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Purchase, price, and market general line products for warehouse and customer sales.
• Develop and implement sales strategies, promotions, and new products.
• Monitor inventory levels, turnover, and margins to maximize profitability.
• Assist operations in warehousing assigned products and coordinate with location management.
• Make dealer and builder presentations and maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Effective communication

Sales experience

Market analysis

Product promotion

Education

College Degree or equivalent work experience

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office / Computer software

Job description

Boise Cascade has an exciting opening for a General Line Product Manager!

Responsibilities

General Line Product Manager will purchase, price, and market a group of general line products for warehouse and customer sales. General Line Product Manager develops and implements sales strategies, new products, promotions, and conducts sales presentations on assigned general line products. General Line Product Manager will monitor and maintain acceptable inventory levels, turnover, and margins to maximize branch profitability. Solicits direct and warehouse sales on all general line products. Work closely with location manager or location sales manager in promotion of assigned and new products. Maintain direct control over replenishment, pricing and inventory of assigned products. General Line Product Managers change prices as necessary and maintain catalogue price pages. Develop annual marketing plan incorporating vendor, division and product promotions. Maintain technical product knowledge. General Line Product Managers determine product market potential. Identify and evaluate competitive products, new markets, new product opportunities, and competitors. Work closely with division merchandising in selection of suppliers. Maintain customer relationships, quote prices, sell additional products. Assist operations manager in warehousing assigned products. Make presentations at dealers’ meetings, sales meetings, builder shows, etc. 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. Working conditions are an office environment with minimal physical exertion.

Preferred Qualifications

Effective communication skills. Requires proficiency in utilizing computer software applications necessary for performing job responsibilities. Typically more than seven (7) years in building products industry or general line sales.

About Boise Cascade

Boise Cascade has been in the business of distributing building materials and manufacturing wood products for decades. Today we're the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States – and one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. Our people-centered approach to associate experience and engagement is rooted in our Core Values. We’re invested in cultivating a respectful workplace culture that attracts, connects, grows, and retains a talented workforce – one where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of 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. We call it, Total Rewards. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

• Medical + Prescription Drug
• Dental + Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare + Dependent Care)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings with company contribution
• Paid Time Off (20 days per year)
• Paid Holidays (10 per year)
• Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
• Life Insurance