Siding Specialist- Northern Texas

Wausau Supply Company; Town of Weston (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks paid vacation

9 paid holidays

Employee Stock Ownership Program

401(k) Retirement Fund

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading supplier in the construction industry is seeking a Siding Specialist to engage with contractors, remodelers, and architects. The role involves educating customers on products, identifying new sales opportunities, and providing direct support on job sites. With specific responsibilities such as maintaining customer relationships and conducting training sessions, the ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, organizational abilities, and relevant sales experience, all while supporting a culture of integrity and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively communicate with contractors and customers.
• Experience in residential construction preferred.
• Willingness to travel weekly for site visits and customer engagements.

Responsibilities

• Educate contractors on product features and installation best practices.
• Identify and nurture long-term partnerships with key customers.
• Conduct job site visits to support product adoption.

Skills

Proficient presentation skills

Strong verbal communication

Building relationships

Organized and goal-oriented

Self-motivated

Education

College degree

3-5 years of related sales experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM tools

Job description

Siding Specialist

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 on all assigned brands, 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 utilizing all assigned brands.
• Travel within geography, making calls on contractors, remodelers & 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 all other events as assigned.
• Stay informed on industry trends, building codes, and competitive offerings to provide relevant insights on all assigned brands.
• Enhance the value of each sales call by leveraging your expertise in our product offerings and comprehensive knowledge of the competition.
• Conduct job site visits, seminars, dealer, and contractor events to support product adoption and elevate brand(s) presence.
• Work directly with installers for job site startups and installation to ensure a smooth process.
• Provide sales support to contractors with homeowners leads.
• Communicate effectively with Regional Manager on a regular basis.
• Communicate effectively with Territory Managers to ensure availability and access to products at preferred dealer/lumber yard locations.
• Maintain accurate records and utilize CRM tools to track activity and inform strategy.
• Work effectively with internal departments (warranty, customer service, and accounting) to help provide positive customer experience.
• Compliance with all company safety initiatives and Safety Observations to meet company goals.

Abilities

• Proficient presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet communicated sales goals.
• Ability to help 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 longer term plans 4-12 months.
• Display professional behavior to all internal and external contacts in conjunction with policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
• General working knowledge of residential construction (i.e., general contracting, framing and siding installation).
• Strong people skills needed to develop and sustain relationships that would result in advanced sales of our 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.
• Vehicle (Company or Personal): maintain/uphold the value of employee‑owned vehicle used for work‑related business.

Education / Experience

• College degree and/or 3-5 years of related sales experience preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite knowledge base, any sales reporting software knowledge is a plus.
• Highly developed planning and organizational abilities.

Reports to

Regional Manager

Working Demands / Requirements

• Ability to sit for long periods of time because of travel aspect of position.
• Must possess an MVR that qualifies with the 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.

Benefits

• 3 weeks paid vacation within 1st year
• 9 paid holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• 401(k) Retirement Fund - Additional opportunity for employee to contribute
• Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term/ Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training and development
• Employee Material Purchase Program
• Employer funded with an average retirement contribution of up to $4 per hour

Conclusion

A Wausau Supply Co. Siding Specialist will exemplify the high standards that have come to be associated with Wausau Supply Co. As a frontline employee, politeness, honor and integrity is expected in every contractor/client interaction.