Product Sales Representative (Steel)

Weyerhaeuser; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Sales incentive program

401k with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser in Tacoma (WA) seeks a Product Sales Representative to lead sales and purchasing for steel products across WA, AK, HI and Oregon. You will develop pricing, strategy, and relationships with key customers while coaching the local sales team on market dynamics.

You will analyze local market drivers, coordinate vendor support, and align with National Product Managers to identify new opportunities. This role reports to the Area General Manager and emphasizes safety, service, and results.

Qualifications

• General understanding of geographic market and drivers.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.
• Experience in customer/supplier program development and trusted relationships.
• Ability to manage an inventory program with ROI for a product line.
• Lead product line growth in a peer/influencer role.
• Understand financial drivers of retail, wholesale, and construction industries.

Responsibilities

• Set inventory and purchasing strategy for a key distribution center product line.
• Balance selling opportunities with working capital efficiency targets.
• Set pricing and sales strategy; manage pricing for competitiveness and margin.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to identify new product opportunities and partnerships.
• Develop local market analysis to complement national guidance and coach teams.

Skills

Market knowledge

Strong communication

Customer relationships

Inventory management

Product line growth

Financial drivers

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

DescriptionDo you have a passion for sales, mentoring, and business development? As a Product Sales Representative – based in Tacoma supporting the WA, AK, HI and the Oregon markets. As the PSR you will be responsible for purchasing, selling and leading responsibilities for steel to the area and business. The PSR will be expected to have a complete understanding of the Northwest Pacific market, the competitors, customers, and market drivers that make the area unique.The PSR leads the team, providing concise local market analysis to complement national guidance. The PSR will provide concise updates to our Tacoma Sales team, help develop strategies to help customers resolve their business challenges while providing returns to WY shareholders. This position reports directly to the Area General Manager.Accountabilities:Sets inventory and purchasing strategy, sources and buys material for a key Distribution Center product line. Balances selling opportunity with working capital efficiency expectations (e.g., inventory turns and Return on Inventory targets).Sets pricing and sales strategy for their product(s). Actively manages pricing to ensure market competitiveness, healthy takeaway from inventory, and strong margin capture. Coaches team on short-term dynamics of pricing and availability.Work with peers across the business and National Product Managers to identify new product opportunities, service offerings, and potential vendor partners. Provides local market analysis to complement national guidance.Through consultative sales and superior service, prospects, develop, and nurtures relationships with key customers - including owners/principals, buyers, and salespeople.Leader amongst their team as an influencer, collaborator, and coach to inside/outside sellers and operations associates in areas of product knowledge, sales strategy, and customer program development.Coordinates in-market vendor support, including co-op budget management/use, marketing efforts, and resolution of product claims.We manufacture and sell an innovative collection of proven structural framing materials to the residential, multi-family and light commercial markets, and provide seamless building solutions, from design to installation to support. This team moves fast, works smart and never stops pushing to be and stay number one in the industry.Find out more about Weyerhaeuser at www.weyerhaeuser.com and learn our Story here: https://youtu.be/c2R_lQ7wo0AQualificationsGeneral understanding of the geographic market, the competitors, customers, and market drivers that make the area unique.Strong Communications skills with the ability to collaborate across organizational and functional boundaries.Successful experience in customer and supplier program development /support through established and trusting relationships.Demonstrated ability to manage an inventory program with proper ROI for at least one product line.Proven ability to lead product line growth from a peer/influencer role.Understands and can articulate the financial drivers of retail, wholesale, and construction industry.Education and Experience:Minimum HS Diploma/GED3+ yrs purchasing and/or sales experience in building materials distribution, with a solid level of expertise in relevant products.We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference.This position is designated by WY as a safety-sensitive position. Please be advised that due to the designation of this position as safety-sensitive, you will be subject to pre-employment testing for cannabis and its metabolites.What We Offer...Compensation: This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $75,000 - $113,000 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Sales Incentive Program, which offers a quarterly cash bonus.Benefits: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career.Retirement: Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary.Paid Time Off or Vacation: We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3-weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hoursWe know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values, and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team.Job Customer Service, Design, Sales & MarketingPrimary LocationUSA-WA-TacomaSchedule Full-timeJob Level Individual ContributorJob Type ExperiencedShift Day (1st)