BlueLinx

Distributes building products via nationwide logistics

Outside Product Specialist-Engineered Lumber

Field SalesConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNew Orleans, LA, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Sales or distribution experience with engineered lumber or truss design is preferred.
Residential construction and framing experience is preferred.
Experience with product selection, product information, and pricing is preferred.
Ability to handle customer and sales questions about inventory and pricing is preferred.
Working knowledge of the assigned product line, customer support and service, market analysis, sales forecasting, products, pricing, and inventory management is preferred.
Consultative selling, negotiation, and communication skills are preferred.
Ability to negotiate prices, provide market updates, prospect, and evaluate current and potential sales is preferred.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite software and relevant sales systems technology is preferred.
Ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and solve problems is preferred.
Ability to read architectural and structural plans and knowledge of load development skills are preferred.
Five to seven years of experience, with a BS/BA or equivalent industry experience, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create brand-specific market demand through pull-through efforts with contractors, engineers, architects, developers, and lumber dealers.
Handle bidding, takeoffs, pricing, and positioning of engineered lumber.
Manage the process of presenting, overcoming objections, creating value, and closing the sale.
Specify engineered lumber plans and technical data, and qualify customers and end-user needs.
Conduct software and product training.
Create design illustrations from blueprints to produce working drawings for fabrications.
Evaluate designs to ensure standards are met.
Support sales, customers, and end users with technical issues.

Desired Qualifications

Sales or distribution experience with engineered lumber or truss design.
Residential construction and framing experience.
Experience with product selection, product information, and pricing.
Five to seven years of experience, with a BS/BA or equivalent industry experience.

Job Description

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

Qualifications

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*

Additional Information

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

About the Company

BlueLinx

Distributes building products via nationwide logistics

BlueLinx is a building products distributor for residential and commercial construction. It sources, stores, and ships a wide range of products—from lumber to high-end siding and panels—through a national warehouse and logistics network that serves retailers, suppliers, and professional contractors. Its breadth of products and nationwide distribution give it the ability to provide reliable supply across the country. Its goal is to connect manufacturers with construction customers by offering a broad selection, efficient stocking, and dependable delivery.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Marietta, GA
Founded: 2004

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