Location
Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex: Fort Worth, TX - Irving, TX - Denton, TX - Frisco, TX - Grapevine, TX
Who We Are
Wausau Supply Company is a 100% employee‑owned distributor of building materials, providing high‑quality products and services across the United States since 1947.
Benefits We Offer
- 3 weeks paid vacation within 1st year
- 9 paid holidays
- 100% Employee Owned
- Employee Stock Ownership Program
- 401(k) Retirement Fund – additional contribution opportunity
- Health, Dental, Vision, Short‑Term/Long‑Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training and development
- Employee Material Purchase Program
What This Role Will Be Doing
As a Siding Specialist, you represent Wausau Supply Company with energy and expertise, serving as a trusted resource for contractors, remodelers, architects, and dealers. Your role combines product knowledge, field engagement, and strategic collaboration to strengthen relationships, support successful installations, and grow market presence.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Be a product expert and solutions provider for all assigned brands.
- Travel within the assigned geography, making calls on contractors, remodelers, and architects.
- Educate and train customers on product features and installation best practices.
- Identify new opportunities and nurture long‑term partnerships with key customers.
- Participate in trade shows, sales meetings, customer‑facing events, and other scheduled events.
- Stay informed on industry trends, building codes, and competitive offerings to provide relevant insights.
- Leverage expertise to enhance the value of each sales call.
- Conduct job‑site visits, seminars, dealer, and contractor events to support product adoption and elevate brand presence.
- Work directly with installers for job‑site startups and installations to ensure a smooth process.
- Provide sales support to contractors with homeowner leads.
- Communicate effectively with Regional Manager on a regular basis.
- Communicate effectively with Territory Managers to ensure product availability at preferred dealer/lumber yard locations.
- Maintain accurate records and utilize CRM tools to track activity and inform strategy.
- Collaborate with internal departments (warranty, customer service, and accounting) to provide a positive customer experience.
- Comply with all company safety initiatives and safety observations to meet company goals.
Skills and Capabilities
- Proficient in presentation, verbal, and written communication.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet communicated sales goals.
- Capability to identify solutions utilizing assigned brand portfolio.
- Quick vetting of leads and opportunities to verify proper fit for long‑term business relationships.
- Balance immediate tasks with maintaining mid‑to‑long‑term plans (4‑12 months).
- Display professional behavior to all internal and external contacts in accordance with company policies.
- General working knowledge of residential construction (general contracting, framing, and siding installation).
- Strong people skills needed to develop and sustain relationships that result in advanced sales of key products.
- Utilize electronic expense report tools daily.
- Self‑motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong collaboration skills to align with Territory Managers and internal teams.
- Provide effective solutions and expedite resolutions.
- Organized, goal‑oriented, and committed to delivering a positive customer experience.
- Maintain a company or personal vehicle in compliance with auto insurance requirements.
Education / Experience
- College degree and/or 3‑5 years of related sales experience preferred.
- Microsoft Office Suite knowledge; experience with sales reporting software is a plus.
- Highly developed planning and organizational abilities.
Reports To
Regional Sales Manager
Working Demands / Requirements
- Ability to sit for long periods due to travel aspect of the position.
- Must possess a motor vehicle record that qualifies with auto insurance requirements.
- Flexibility relative to hours as travel is weekly with some overnights.
- Home office needs to have rapid high‑speed internet.
- Ability to lift and carry 75 lbs. occasionally.
- Ability to safely operate air/power tools.