Market Development Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee a designated territory and engage actively within the region.

• Act as a representative for West Fraser wood products in new home, multi-family, and commercial construction sectors.

• Provide expertise as a technical resource and product specialist.

• Cultivate relationships with key clientele.

• Create a marketing strategy tailored for the assigned territory.

• Establish, manage, and uphold customer relationships through exceptional service and timely follow-up.

• Understand and support clients’ business operations.

• Design and execute regional marketing initiatives in collaboration with pro-dealers, retail accounts, and builders.

• Advocate for both new and existing products to contractor yards and builders.

• Function as a subject matter expert on products and programs.

• Enhance long-term partnerships with pro-dealers, retail accounts, builders, and industrial clients.

• Collaborate with inside sales, sales management, and marketing teams to meet revenue goals.

• Foster mentoring skills within the outside marketing team and support staff.

• Participate in organizational planning discussions as well as sales and marketing initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in a marketing/sales role within the wood products sector.

• Five (5) to ten (10)+ years of experience in a position related to the home construction or building industry.

• Familiarity with construction and building materials.

• Strong planning, organizational, and time management abilities.

• Capability to professionally analyze and report on product usage, trends, and competitive challenges within specific geographies.

• Experience and knowledge at the builder level.

• Understanding of building codes and their applications.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including presentation abilities.

• Strong technical proficiency and interpersonal skills.

• Competence in Microsoft Outlook and Word.

• Accreditation in Engineering, Architecture, or Building Science.

• Familiarity with structural wood products.

• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.

• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory; less than 60% of time spent in the field traveling.

🏝️ Benefits

• Benefits commence on Day 1.

• Competitive starting salary.

• On-the-job training opportunities.

• A culture that emphasizes internal promotions.

• Medical coverage.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision coverage.

• 401k plan with company matching and retirement contributions.

• Employee Stock Purchase plan.

• Life Insurance coverage.

• Disability Insurance.

• Paid vacations and holidays.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Continuous development opportunities.

• Safe working environment.

• Engaging work with opportunities for future growth.