About this role
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 DealersHandle Bidding, Takeoffs, Pricing and Positioning of Engineered LumberManager process of Presenting, Overcoming Objections, Creating Value and Closing the SaleSpecify Engineered Lumber Plans, Specify Technical Data, Qualify Customers and End User NeedsConduct Software & Product TrainingCreate Design Illustrations based from blueprints to produce working drawings for fabricationsEvaluate designs to ensure standards are metSupport Sales, Customers & End Users with technical issues
Preferred Knowledge/Experience:
Sales or Distribution Experience with Engineered Lumber or Truss DesignResidential Construction and Framing experienceProduct selection, product information, and pricing experienceHandle Inventory and pricing questions for customers and salesWorking knowledge of assigned product line, customer support/service, market analysis, sales forecasting, products, pricing, and inventory managementWell-developed consultative selling skills, negotiation and communication skillsAbility to negotiate prices, provide market updates, prospects, evaluating current and potential salesProficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Software and relevant sales systems technologyAbility to analyze, trouble shoot and solve problemsAdept 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.