Product Specialist (Decking)

Weyerhaeuser; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k with company match

Job summary

Weyerhaeuser Company seeks a Decking Specialist in Fresno, CA to drive profitable growth by increasing attachment of TREX railing and trim products in Central California. This customer-facing role supports dealer relations, product training, and problem-solving to strengthen the vendor-customer partnership.

You will market products, develop promotions, and lead discussions on design and distribution strategies.

Qualifications

• 3+ yrs purchasing and/or sales experience in building materials distribution.
• Solid level of expertise in relevant products and vendor relations.
• Experience in solutions selling and product training.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business for Weyerhaeuser Distribution by increasing attachment of TREX railing and trim in Central California.
• Provide product knowledge training and troubleshoot dealer issues with products.
• Support samples, literature, and displays; follow up on sales trends and program discussions/presentations.
• Build and maintain relationships with key vendors and customers; communicate financial drivers of retail and wholesale markets.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Communication skills

Product knowledge

Job description

The Decking Specialist is a customer service representative sales role with sales and marketing related product responsibility. The primary responsibility of this role is to profitably generate new business for Weyerhaeuser Distribution through increasing attachment of TREX Railing and Trim products in Central California. This role is customer-facing and supports several aspects of the customer / vendor relationship, including product knowledge training, troubleshooting dealer issues with products, samples/literature support, following up on sales trends, and program discussions/ presentations to maintain and grow business with new and existing customers. This is not a remote role. Candidate must reside within driving distance to our Fresno office. Accountabilities:

• Drives development and execution of local strategies in support of profitable growth for the assigned product/brand in alignment with
• Distribution and manufacturer goals and expectations.
• Utilizes solutions selling and product training with current and prospective customers. Supports dealer stocking and program opportunities and aiding the design process.
• Responsible for generating primary (pull-through) new demand by increasing attachment of TREX railing and trim in Central California. Time required will vary greatly and be dependent on product and market and vendor involvement and expectations. The more support/subsidy by the vendor, the more time will be required to be spent in this capacity.
• Acts as key resource and subject matter expert for peers and customers regarding training, trouble-shooting issues, and overall sales and product support.
• Markets product(s)/brand – developing promotions, collaborating on branding opportunities, supporting customer samples/literature/display needs. 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.
• competitors, customers, and supply chain and logistical market drivers that make the area unique to their product category.
• Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communications skills (authentic, adaptive, persuasive) with the ability to collaborate across organizational and functional boundaries.
• Demonstrates strong relationships with, and a working knowledge of, key product vendor, key customers, and primary demand community.
• Understands and articulates financial drivers of retail, wholesale, and construction industry. Demonstrates financial acumen about their product, its cost of service and return on investment.
• Possess a solid level of experience in wood products decking product line Education and Experience:
• 3+ 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.

What We Offer

Compensation:

This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting an hourly range of $30.69

• $46.00 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 hours We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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.