Outside Product Specialist-Engineered Lumber

Position Purpose Summary:

BlueLinx Corporation is looking for an Engineered Lumber Field Technical Representative in the Gulf Coast District of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi & Louisiana to include the following duties:

• Brand Specific Market Demand Creation through pull through efforts with Contractors, Engineers, Architects, Developers and Lumber Dealers
• Handle Bidding, Takeoffs, Pricing and Positioning of Engineered Lumber
• Manager process of Presenting, Overcoming Objections, Creating Value and Closing the Sale
• Specify Engineered Lumber Plans, Specify Technical Data, Qualify Customers and End User Needs
• Conduct Software & Product Training
• Create Design Illustrations based from blueprints to produce working drawings for fabrications
• Evaluate designs to ensure standards are met
• Support Sales, Customers & End Users with technical issues

Preferred Knowledge/Experience:

• Sales or Distribution Experience with Engineered Lumber or Truss Design
• Residential Construction and Framing experience
• Product selection, product information, and pricing experience
• Handle Inventory and pricing questions for customers and sales
• Working knowledge of assigned product line, customer support/service, market analysis, sales forecasting, products, pricing, and inventory management
• Well-developed consultative selling skills, negotiation and communication skills
• Ability to negotiate prices, provide market updates, prospects, evaluating current and potential sales
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Software and relevant sales systems technology
• Ability to analyze, trouble shoot and solve problems
• Adept at reading Architectural Plans and Structural Plans and Load Development Skills

Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience with BS/BA or equivalent industry experience preferred

*Candidate should reside within the territory listed as Gulf Coast of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi & Louisiana*

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.