General Line Product Manager

Responsibilities

• Purchase, price, and market a group of general line products for warehouse and customer sales.
• Develop and implement sales strategies, new products, promotions, and conduct sales presentations on assigned general line products.
• Maintain acceptable inventory levels, turnover, and margins to maximize branch profitability.
• Solicit direct and warehouse sales on all general line products.
• Work closely with location manager or location sales manager in promoting assigned and new products.
• Maintain direct control over replenishment, pricing, and inventory of assigned products.
• Change prices as necessary and maintain catalogue price pages.
• Develop an annual marketing plan incorporating vendor, division, and product promotions.
• Maintain technical product knowledge.
• Determine product market potential.
• Identify and evaluate competitive products, new markets, new product opportunities, and competitors.
• Work closely with division merchandising in selecting suppliers.
• Maintain customer relationships, quote prices, and sell additional products.
• Aid operations manager in warehousing assigned products.
• Make presentations at dealers' meetings, sales meetings, builder shows, etc.
• Show strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• College Degree or equivalent work experience in related job function.
• Working conditions are an office environment with minimal physical exertion.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proficiency in utilizing computer software applications necessary for performing job responsibilities.
• More than seven (7) years in building products industry or general line sales.

About Boise Cascade

Boise Cascade has been in the business of distributing building materials and manufacturing wood products for decades. Today we're the only wholesale stocking distributor for building products that can service the entire United States – and one of the largest manufacturers of plywood and engineered wood products in North America. Because our business is built on relationships, our associates are critical to our success. Our people-centered approach to associate experience and engagement is rooted in our Core Values. We’re invested in cultivating a respectful workplace culture that attracts, connects, grows, and retains a talented workforce – one where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to have a positive impact on all areas of your life – from health and well-being, career, and community, to financial security and personal safety, with many benefits beginning on your first day of employment. We call it, Total Rewards.