Siding Specialist- Tennessee Valleyy
Wausau Supply Company, Weston, WI, United States
Siding Specialist
As a Siding Specialist, you represent Wausau Supply Company with energy and expertise, serving as a trusted resource for contractors, remodelers, architects, and dealers. Your role combines product knowledge on all assigned brands, field engagement, and strategic collaboration to strengthen relationships, support successful installations, and grow market presence.
Duties and Responsibilities
Be a product expert and solutions provider utilizing all assigned brands.
Travel within geography, making calls on contractors, remodelers & architects.
Educate and train customers on product features and installation best practices.
Identify new opportunities and nurture long-term partnerships with key customers.
Participate in trade shows, sales meetings, customer‑facing events and all other events as assigned.
Stay informed on industry trends, building codes, and competitive offerings to provide relevant insights on all assigned brands.
Enhance the value of each sales call by leveraging your expertise in our product offerings and comprehensive knowledge of the competition.
Conduct job site visits, seminars, dealer, and contractor events to support product adoption and elevate brand(s) presence.
Work directly with installers for job site startups and installation to ensure a smooth process.
Provide sales support to contractors with homeowners leads.
Communicate effectively with Regional Manager on a regular basis.
Communicate effectively with Territory Managers to ensure availability and access to products at preferred dealer/lumber yard locations.
Maintain accurate records and utilize CRM tools to track activity and inform strategy.
Work effectively with internal departments (warranty, customer service, and accounting) to help provide positive customer experience.
Compliance with all company safety initiatives and Safety Observations to meet company goals.
Abilities
Proficient presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet communicated sales goals.
Ability to help identify solutions utilizing assigned brand portfolio.
Quick vetting of leads and opportunities to verify proper fit for long term business relationships.
Balance immediate tasks with maintaining mid to longer term plans 4-12 months.
Display professional behavior to all internal and external contacts in conjunction with policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
General working knowledge of residential construction (i.e., general contracting, framing and siding installation).
Strong people skills needed to develop and sustain relationships that would result in advanced sales of our key products.
Utilize electronic expense report tools daily.
Self‑motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Strong collaboration skills to align with Territory Managers and internal teams.
Provide effective solutions and expedite resolutions.
Organized, goal‑oriented, and committed to delivering a positive customer experience.
Vehicle (Company or Personal): maintain/uphold the value of employee‑owned vehicle used for work‑related business.
Education / Experience
College degree and/or 3-5 years of related sales experience preferred.
Microsoft Office Suite knowledge base, any sales reporting software knowledge is a plus.
Highly developed planning and organizational abilities.
Reports to Regional Manager
Working Demands / Requirements
Ability to sit for long periods of time because of travel aspect of position.
Must possess an MVR that qualifies with the auto insurance requirements.
Flexibility relative to hours as travel is weekly with some overnights.
Home Office needs to have rapid high‑speed internet.
Ability to lift and carry 75 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to safely operate air/power tools.
Benefits
3 weeks paid vacation within 1st year
9 paid holidays
Employee Stock Ownership Program
401(k) Retirement Fund - Additional opportunity for employee to contribute
Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term/ Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Opportunity for advancement
Training and development
Employee Material Purchase Program
Employer funded with an average retirement contribution of up to $4 per hour
Conclusion A Wausau Supply Co. Siding Specialist will exemplify the high standards that have come to be associated with Wausau Supply Co. As a frontline employee, politeness, honor and integrity is expected in every contractor/client interaction.
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Duties and Responsibilities
Be a product expert and solutions provider utilizing all assigned brands.
Travel within geography, making calls on contractors, remodelers & architects.
Educate and train customers on product features and installation best practices.
Identify new opportunities and nurture long-term partnerships with key customers.
Participate in trade shows, sales meetings, customer‑facing events and all other events as assigned.
Stay informed on industry trends, building codes, and competitive offerings to provide relevant insights on all assigned brands.
Enhance the value of each sales call by leveraging your expertise in our product offerings and comprehensive knowledge of the competition.
Conduct job site visits, seminars, dealer, and contractor events to support product adoption and elevate brand(s) presence.
Work directly with installers for job site startups and installation to ensure a smooth process.
Provide sales support to contractors with homeowners leads.
Communicate effectively with Regional Manager on a regular basis.
Communicate effectively with Territory Managers to ensure availability and access to products at preferred dealer/lumber yard locations.
Maintain accurate records and utilize CRM tools to track activity and inform strategy.
Work effectively with internal departments (warranty, customer service, and accounting) to help provide positive customer experience.
Compliance with all company safety initiatives and Safety Observations to meet company goals.
Abilities
Proficient presentation, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet communicated sales goals.
Ability to help identify solutions utilizing assigned brand portfolio.
Quick vetting of leads and opportunities to verify proper fit for long term business relationships.
Balance immediate tasks with maintaining mid to longer term plans 4-12 months.
Display professional behavior to all internal and external contacts in conjunction with policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook.
General working knowledge of residential construction (i.e., general contracting, framing and siding installation).
Strong people skills needed to develop and sustain relationships that would result in advanced sales of our key products.
Utilize electronic expense report tools daily.
Self‑motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
Strong collaboration skills to align with Territory Managers and internal teams.
Provide effective solutions and expedite resolutions.
Organized, goal‑oriented, and committed to delivering a positive customer experience.
Vehicle (Company or Personal): maintain/uphold the value of employee‑owned vehicle used for work‑related business.
Education / Experience
College degree and/or 3-5 years of related sales experience preferred.
Microsoft Office Suite knowledge base, any sales reporting software knowledge is a plus.
Highly developed planning and organizational abilities.
Reports to Regional Manager
Working Demands / Requirements
Ability to sit for long periods of time because of travel aspect of position.
Must possess an MVR that qualifies with the auto insurance requirements.
Flexibility relative to hours as travel is weekly with some overnights.
Home Office needs to have rapid high‑speed internet.
Ability to lift and carry 75 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to safely operate air/power tools.
Benefits
3 weeks paid vacation within 1st year
9 paid holidays
Employee Stock Ownership Program
401(k) Retirement Fund - Additional opportunity for employee to contribute
Health, Dental, Vision, Short Term/ Long Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Opportunity for advancement
Training and development
Employee Material Purchase Program
Employer funded with an average retirement contribution of up to $4 per hour
Conclusion A Wausau Supply Co. Siding Specialist will exemplify the high standards that have come to be associated with Wausau Supply Co. As a frontline employee, politeness, honor and integrity is expected in every contractor/client interaction.
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