Account Manager - Outside Sales Representative

Description

With all your career options, why not choose a company where you can own part of the business?

Weekes Forest Products/WS Building Materials is 100% Employee-Owned and offers an outstanding suite of employee benefits. Weekes/WS has grown to be the leading distributor of specialty building materials, engineered wood components and industrial lumber materials. At Weekes/WS, you will receive an ownership stake in the value our combined honest efforts create.

As an Outside Sales Account Manager
, you have the opportunity to take initiative and to represent our company in the construction industry. Weekes Forest Products distributes high-quality brand names, and we are looking for a candidate that is an influencer, has a sincere appreciation for people, and craves a fast-paced work environment. An ideal candidate for this position has a self-confident, extroverted style that can engage, and positively impact individuals and groups.

Building and fostering relationships with customers is of the highest importance.

• Service and grow sales for an assigned group of customers through in person sales calls and total account management.
• Making connections with people, motivating, and inspiring them to achieve mutually beneficial results.
• The work involves driving toward results by enrolling the commitment and buy-in of internal and external customers.
• Develop and maintain product knowledge through training and ongoing learning.
• Strong self-direction, and an interest in achieving results with and through people.
• A sincere appreciation for people and how each individual is uniquely motivated.
• Able to understand customer’s individual needs and goals is essential; build long-term relationships.
• Able to initiate projects and processes beyond established practices when directed.
• Identify and maintain customer opportunities, develop strategies for closing those opportunities and following them through to a conclusion.
• This position has variety of tasks and is dynamic and changing.

• Outstanding Family Medical Benefits Package
• Substantial Stock Ownership Program
• Competitive Compensation Packages
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & 7 Paid Holidays Each Year
• Employer Sponsored Family Dental Insurance
• 401k and Roth 401k Investment Accounts (With Substantial Employer Matching)
• Employer Sponsored Life & Disability Insurance

• 3 years’ experience in sales and/or marketing with an emphasis on territory management
• 1-2 years working in the building materials industry or a similar industry preferred
• High School Diploma
• Clean driving record for the past 5 years
• Efficient time management and organizational skills.
• Able to handle multiple projects occurring simultaneously with a sense of urgency for goal achievement.