SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- ?Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, or related field and a minimum of 2-4 years of successful sales experience relating to Hardwoods (Maple, Oak, Cherry, Walnut, Poplar, Birch) is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to proactively prospect potential new customers and develop strong working relationships with customers, vendors, and other Timber Products corporate and plant management staff.
- Proven experience in meeting sales revenue targets and creating and updating sales proposals is required.
- Excellent negotiation and persuasion abilities to sell final products/services and procure materials at favorable prices.
- Strong leadership and managerial skills.
- Strong project management, interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to work in a team environment and produce results in conjunction with fellow team members, and willingness to travel within the USA, with additional visits to Canada, Mexico, and other countries as needed, is essential.
- Must be proficient in the use of computers and a variety of software programs, as well as Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Must be able to manage multiple priorities or projects simultaneously and keep them progressing to completion.
