Builders FirstSource is looking for a Product Manager to manage sales, supply chain, and sales support activities for assigned product lines to maximize revenues and profitability, especially in relation to competitor products.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and an enterprise resource planning (ERP) program
- Working knowledge of business-to-business selling
- Advanced knowledge of products or product lines
- Ability to think strategically, forecast and drive sales
Responsibilities
- Manages assigned product or product line to ensure maximizing financial goals set by senior management.
- Tracks product line performance against competitors while keeping current on industry trends and new product development.
- Plans and manages sales efforts; oversees or initiates optimum purchasing schedule.
- Develops short and long-range product line strategy plans including sales and profitability objectives and analysis of performance.
- Monitors inventory and coordinates purchase and receipt in addition to arranging for service, warranty activity and delivery.
- Develops and delivers product presentations and training to sales force and customers.
- Analyzes consumer trends, channel dynamics and strategies that help maximize competitive edge in the marketplace.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business Management or related field and five (5) years product sales experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of construction industry
- High level of self-motivation
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent presentation, negotiating, and influencing skills
