Associate Sales Representative

Roy O. Martin Lumber Company LLC
  • Alexandria, LA
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    Primary Responsibilities:

    Uphold Martco vision and values: respect, integrity, commitment, honesty, excellence, and stewardship

    Develop a strong understanding of the companys products, manufacturing capabilities, product specifications, applications, pricing considerations, and customer markets

    Build and maintain positive relationships with existing and prospective customers through regular communication and responsive service

    Support assigned customer accounts and progressively assume responsibility for account management and sales activities

    Assist customers with product availability, specifications, pricing, order status, delivery expectations, and other sales-related needs

    Identify potential sales opportunities within existing accounts and prospective markets

    Partner with senior sales team members to learn account management, negotiation, pricing, forecasting, and customer development strategies

    Assist with preparing quotes, pricing information, sales proposals, and other customer communications

    Monitor market conditions, customer activity, competitive products, and industry trends and communicate relevant information

    Coordinate with manufacturing, logistics, customer service, credit, and other internal departments to support customer commitments and resolve issues

    Develop an understanding of production capabilities and inventory levels to effectively align customer needs with available products

    Maintain accurate customer, sales, pricing, and activity information within applicable systems

    Participate in customer visits, industry events, trade shows, and other business development activities as needed

    Respond to customer concerns promptly and work collaboratively with internal teams to identify appropriate solutions

    Job Experience:

    Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, Sales, Forestry, Wood Products, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant education and experience may be considered

    Previous experience in wood products, building materials, manufacturing, distribution, or a business-to-business sales environment

    Ability and willingness to develop knowledge of wood products, manufacturing processes, industry terminology, product specifications, and applicable markets

    Basic understanding of sales principles and customer relationship management

    Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn CRM and other business systems

    Ability to analyze basic sales, pricing, inventory, and customer information

    Willingness and ability to travel to customer locations, manufacturing facilities, trade shows, and industry events as required

    Valid drivers license and ability to meet applicable company travel requirements

    Behavioral Skills:

    Strong communication skills

    Create and maintain positive relationships

    High level of emotional intelligence

    High level of professionalism and business acumen

    Demonstrate curiosity and the ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts

    Thorough, organized. and attentive

    Resilient and adaptable

    Ethical and respectful in all business dealings

    Benefits Some of the benefits our team members enjoy include the following:

    Healthcare - Legacy Health & Wellness and Legacy Pharmacy Wellness Program Flexible Spending Account Additional Insurance Paid Time Off Retirement Chaplaincy Services Education

    RoyOMartin is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationAlexandria, LA

    Skills

    • Business Developmentunmatched
    • Business-to-Business (B2B)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Competitive Researchunmatched
    • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)unmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • Distribution Servicesunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Forestryunmatched
    • Industry/Trade Analysisunmatched
    • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
    • Inventory Levelsunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
    • Market Trackingunmatched
    • Marketingunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Order Deliveryunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Partner Salesunmatched
    • Pricingunmatched
    • Resolve Customer Issuesunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Analysisunmatched
    • Sales Managementunmatched
    • Sales Proposalsunmatched
    • Sales Prospectingunmatched
    • Stewardshipunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Supply Chainunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Trade Showsunmatched
    • Travel Industryunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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