Overview
Sierra Pacific Industries
Sales
Anderson, CA
We have opportunities in our growing Structural Lumber Sales, Specialty Lumber Sales, Millwork Sales, and Fiber Sales Departments. These positions will help the continued growth of the Company’s business through existing products and services and identifying future products and customers. Responsible for developing sales activities relating to products manufactured and sold by Sierra Pacific Industries, these positions serve as key drivers for development of Sierra Pacific Industries as the supplier of choice in the wood products industry. The successful candidates will demonstrate respect, integrity, and ethical standards consistent with Company philosophy.
ABOUT THE POSITION
- Effectively establish pricing based on inventory and market conditions
- Develop business and customer relationships, and lasting partnerships
- Identify new customers and develop positive customer relationships
- Communicate and coordinate with management about product inventory and pricing
- Manage product shipments, including pricing, shipping method, and scheduling
- Responsible for managing customer receivables
- Work closely with customers to resolve any issue with product, quality, delivery, and account
- Assist in developing new product lines and managing existing product lines
- Effectively communicate with coworkers, management, customers, and vendors
- Actively participate in department goal setting and goal achievement
- Maintain positive relationships with both internal and external customers
- Continuously expand knowledge of the industry, market pricing, distributers, and dealers
- Continuously improve in areas of product knowledge, process knowledge, and selling techniques
QUALIFICATION
- Prior sales experience required; selling of building materials or lumber/millwork products helpful
- Knowledge of wood products industry, manufacturing processes, and trucking operations
- Strong customer service and negotiating skills
- Ability to set, prioritize, meet goals and objectives
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and have the ability to plan, develop, and organize
- Ability to handle multiple priorities under demanding circumstances
- Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and computer skills required
- Able to demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Travel to develop and strengthen knowledge and customer relations; dependent upon type of sales position, travel may be occasional or extensive
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM
Because this is more than an invitation, it’s a commitment to offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to everyone! We ask people to grow with us and make the company even better.
We provide an excellent benefit package including a full Health Benefits Plan with low cost premiums, a 401(k) with Company Match, additional Retirement Contributions, and company paid Life Insurance. In addition, for over 38 years, the Sierra Pacific Foundation has provided scholarships to help the children of our crew members with education expenses. Each year, we give an average of $500,000 in scholarships.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are qualified and would like to join our team,
please send a cover letter referencing this position and a resume to:
Sierra Pacific Industries
Human Resources
P. O. Box 496011
Redding, CA 96049
(866) 378-8001
or apply online and view all our career opportunities at: spi-ind.com/careers