PPE Product Manager
Wurth Industry North America, Roanoke, VA, United States
Greenwood
598 Chaney Ave
Greenwood, IN 46143, USA
Sanford
2152 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Suite 1080
Sanford, FL 32771, USA
The Indirect Materials Manager serves as a consultative sales specialist responsible for expanding indirect materials offerings across existing and new customer accounts. This role acts as a subject matter expert for the indirect materials product range, systems, and intercompany capabilities, partnering closely with the sales organization to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and support successful project execution. While not responsible for direct people management, this role provides technical guidance and product expertise to sales team members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a consultative resource to the sales organization for indirect materials solutions.
Partner with account managers to identify and develop opportunities to expand indirect materials within existing customer accounts.
Assist in solution design and value‑based selling approaches.
PRODUCT AND SYSTEMS EXPERTISE
Act as the subject matter expert for indirect materials product range, related systems, and intercompany cooperation.
Provide guidance on product selection, sourcing options, and technical specifications.
Support the development of indirect materials product knowledge across the sales organization.
Assist in onboarding and training new team members on product range, systems, and solution approaches.
Provide mentorship and technical support to sales representatives as needed.
SOURCING AND QUOTING SUPPORT
Leverage product knowledge and intercompany relationships to support sourcing and quoting activities.
Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to develop competitive proposals for new opportunities.
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT
Assist with large or complex project implementations involving indirect materials.
Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful execution and customer satisfaction.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field preferred.
3–7+ years of experience in industrial distribution, indirect materials, or technical sales.
Strong consultative selling and solution development skills.
Knowledge of industrial products, sourcing processes, and supply chain concepts.
Ability to work cross‑functionally and influence without direct authority.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Consultative selling
Cross‑functional collaboration
Problem solving
Business acumen
BENEFITS
Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis
Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
10 paid holidays
EEOC STATEMENT:
The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.
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598 Chaney Ave
Greenwood, IN 46143, USA
Sanford
2152 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Suite 1080
Sanford, FL 32771, USA
The Indirect Materials Manager serves as a consultative sales specialist responsible for expanding indirect materials offerings across existing and new customer accounts. This role acts as a subject matter expert for the indirect materials product range, systems, and intercompany capabilities, partnering closely with the sales organization to identify opportunities, develop solutions, and support successful project execution. While not responsible for direct people management, this role provides technical guidance and product expertise to sales team members.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as a consultative resource to the sales organization for indirect materials solutions.
Partner with account managers to identify and develop opportunities to expand indirect materials within existing customer accounts.
Assist in solution design and value‑based selling approaches.
PRODUCT AND SYSTEMS EXPERTISE
Act as the subject matter expert for indirect materials product range, related systems, and intercompany cooperation.
Provide guidance on product selection, sourcing options, and technical specifications.
Support the development of indirect materials product knowledge across the sales organization.
Assist in onboarding and training new team members on product range, systems, and solution approaches.
Provide mentorship and technical support to sales representatives as needed.
SOURCING AND QUOTING SUPPORT
Leverage product knowledge and intercompany relationships to support sourcing and quoting activities.
Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to develop competitive proposals for new opportunities.
PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT
Assist with large or complex project implementations involving indirect materials.
Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to ensure successful execution and customer satisfaction.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field preferred.
3–7+ years of experience in industrial distribution, indirect materials, or technical sales.
Strong consultative selling and solution development skills.
Knowledge of industrial products, sourcing processes, and supply chain concepts.
Ability to work cross‑functionally and influence without direct authority.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Consultative selling
Cross‑functional collaboration
Problem solving
Business acumen
BENEFITS
Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis
Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
10 paid holidays
EEOC STATEMENT:
The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.
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