Sales Representative
big river forest productsPascagoula, MS
Sales Representative
big river forest productsPascagoula, MS
yesterday
Occupations
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and TravelSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific ProductsSales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific ProductsIndustries
SawmillsLumber, Plywood, Millwork, and Wood Panel Merchant WholesalersCut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and PlaningAbout the role
Sales Representative Big River Forest Products is seeking a Sales Representative that is a highly motivated self-starter that delivers the highest level of customer service. This position will be full-time on-site in the sales office located in Jackson, MS. This is not a hybrid/remote position. Sawmills are located in Vicksburg, MS and Gloster, MS (not required to be on-site at the sawmills).Develop relationships and understand needs with an established customer base. Prospect and call on potential new customers to grow business across all regions and segments, including retail, construction, packaging and wholesale. Collaborate with sawmill staff to sell upcoming production. Implement sales strategies that maximize margins. Maintain consistent understanding of changing market conditions. Field incoming inquiries regarding availability and pricing of lumber. Attend customer meetings and trade shows. Identify growth opportunities and develop sales initiatives to expand account growth.
Required Skills:
Maintain high degree of honesty and integrity. Analytical skills to strategize, plan, execute and report. Self-motivated and competitive team player that has ambition to excel. Operate with urgency and flexibility to work until the job is complete. Ability to work in an open environment and collaborate effectively. Well-developed sales and customer service skills. Ability to turn RFQs into quotes in an efficient manner.
Desired Skills:
Background in the North American lumber market or commodity sales, but not required. Bachelor's degree and/or five years of sales experience. Knowledge of the lumber manufacturing process, but not required. Advanced training in leadership, negotiations, or management. Experience in industry specific computer sales and inventory software platforms (LumberTrack, Tallyworks, Tamarack etc.)Compensation package and outstanding benefits include: Competitive base salary with potential for annual bonus + gainshare opportunities. On-the-job training. Medical. Dental. Vision. 401k with company match. Life Insurance. Disability Insurance. Paid vacations and holidays.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Junior
Location
Pascagoula, MS
Occupation
Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel
Industry
Sawmills
Posted
yesterday
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