Exterior Product Sales - Northeast Region

Job Title:

Exterior Product Sales - Northeast Region

Posting

Start Date:

12/8/25

Division:
Distribution

Posting Area:
Sales

Job Location:

Newington, CT

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Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America.

Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

The Exteriors Sales Specialist position serves as an internal expert for Woodgrain’s exterior siding product lines. This role partners closely with Northeast Sales Team, Marketing and National Accounts division while acting as an extension of our key siding vendors, including, Maibec, AZEK Exteriors, Ply Gem, Tando and Silvermine Stone, to support customers and contractors throughout the Northeastern United States.

The specialist works in collaboration with vendors to ensure their exterior siding products are effectively communicated, properly specified, and correctly installed in the field. This role provides hands‑on training, marketing support, jobsite evaluations, and product demonstrations to strengthen brand loyalty, drive sales growth and enhance overall customer satisfaction.

• Field resource for the Exterior Siding products that Woodgrain represents.
• Conduct on‑site product training sessions, installation demonstrations, and contractor workshops with Vendor representative and Woodgrain OSR’s.
• Work in Vendor/Woodgrain OSR teams to identify, quote and coordinate large projects in the region.
• Provide technical and installation support to builders, contractors, distributors, and sales representatives.
• Coordinate with vendor’s Quality teams, perform jobsite inspections and field assessments to ensure product installations meet standards.
• Support the sales team by assisting in development of marketing materials, product launches and regional events.
• Collect and communicate field feedback to inform product development and marketing efforts.
• Maintain a detailed pipeline reports, communicating opportunities, sales call notes, and customer follow‑ups.
• Promote Woodgrain and our vendor partners brand image and best practices at every customer touchpoint.

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred but not a prerequisite.
• Relevant experience of at least 3‑5 years, unless currently in another role within our organization.

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in construction, building materials, or exterior systems.
• Understanding of different types of siding materials, their installation processes and how they work with the overall house build.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage both contractors and distributors.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints, specifications, and technical drawings.
• Preferred knowledge of local building codes and any professional building certifications.
• Skilled at troubleshooting field issues and providing practical solutions.

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The job functions require the possession of a valid state driver’s license.

• Candidate should have above average skills in Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. They should have excellent communication skills, both oral and written. Attention to detail a must. Outside sales reps must have time management skills, be self‑motivated, be able to build relationships, and always maintain a positive attitude. Customer facing roles require maintaining a professional appearance and representing the company…