Product Line Manager II

Meeks Lumber & Hardware, a Division of US LBM, We're all about teamwork! All positions are hands-on and we band together when necessary.

• We support each other! We have local and corporate team members to help you along the way and partner on projects as appropriate.
• We are a relaxed atmosphere. This is not a suit-and-tie environment.
• We care about our communities. USLBM, our divisions and associates are committed to contributing to the communities where we live and work.
• We work hard! We are a continuous improvement-driven organization and we are focused on keeping organized and on task.
• We're built on safety. We provide a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees. Our employees go home in the same condition they came to work.

A Brief Overview
The Product Line Manager II develops and expands customer base to increase company sales, margin and profit in roofing and siding product lines within the US LBM operating companies' regions.

Pay Rate: $100K - $120K annual salary

What you will do

• Develops and implements strategic sales plans and margin goals for building material products to exceed corporate goals.
• Develops and assists sales managers in establishing short and long term growth plans by product line including targets for each line.
• Creates sales forecast by product and sets performance goals accordingly.
• Responsible for developing a sales and gross profit plan by product line.
• Develops a timeline for rollout of product lines to the market.
• Identifies areas of opportunity for customer and roofing and siding product line expansion.
• Develops new customer accounts through cold calls, working potential customer lists, contacting subcontractors in the area, contacting companies who previously rejected proposals, etc.
• Directs training and marketing to clients and sales associates on products and services offered (individual or group meetings); also includes vendor training and all related technological training.
• Works with architects and vendors to have products specified on projects.
• Assists Outside Sales Representatives with joint contractor calls.
• Monitors and evaluates the activities and products of the competition to suggest new products into market.
• Maintains positive relations with manufacturer field personnel.
• Recommends adjustments to current product line and pricing to remain competitive recommends stocking position of product lines.
• Attends and participates in all company-sponsored training programs as required.
• Represents company at trade association meetings to promote business and develop relationships as required.
• Collaborates with Purchasing Manager to assist in pricing special orders with local sales team.
• Manages price considerations to maximize benefits to company (i.e. job quotes).
• Assists in negotiating with vendors for pricing consideration (i.e. job quotes).
• Advises the company and clients immediately of price changes from manufacturer.
• Partners with Purchasing in managing inventory levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned by company management.

Required For All Jobs

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.
• Adheres to Company's commitment to workplace safety.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent experience required.

Experience Qualifications

• 4-6 years of sales and presentation experience in lumber and/or building material products required.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent reading, writing and math skills.
• excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office skills;
• Word, Excel, Outlook.

Licenses and Certifications

• Must have valid driver's license and proof of insurance.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel 75% of the time and perform according to the requirements of the position.

Meeks Lumber & Hardware, a Division of US LBM Holdings, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, order of protection status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.