Bluelinx Jobshttp://bluelinxco.jobs2012-05-20 13:14:03.399178USAEl PasoInside Sales-Structural Product Specialist City: El Paso Type: Regular Full-Time State/Province: TX Posted Date: 5/18/2012 Category: Sales Job ID: 1892 More information about this job: Overview: BlueLinx Corporation remains the leading domestic wholesaler of building products, serving independent dealers, industrial customers and large home improvement centers from over 70 locations in theUnited Statesand one location inCanada. BlueLinx creates value for our customers and vendors across the supply chain by providing an outlet for a significant portion of the building products and an ever-growing selection of distribution services that utilize our vast transportation assets and facilities, and a wide selection of third-party products. For additional information, please visit us on the web @www.BlueLinxCo.com. Position Purpose Summary: Has product management responsibilities that encompass pricing, inventory, promotions, marketing and forecasting activities for the structural product category. Facilitates all aspects of the sales process to include identifying new opportunities; developing sales solutions; closing sales opportunities; negotiating pricing; providing outstanding customer service and follow-up. Partners with other sales personnel to ensure sales efforts are maximized and opportunities uncovered. May also have inside sales responsibilities for a few existing accounts through inbound and outbound telephone calls. Responsibilities: * Understands the company’s vision, mission, and strategy; understands business unit objectives and sets/accomplishes individual performance goals accordingly. * Has assigned structural product responsibility such as managing inventory levels (indirect product sourcing), managing inventory turns, promoting product to other inside sales employees and assisting in product pricing and developing promotional literature. * Identifies new sales opportunities with new and existing customers. Maximizes sales efforts by focusing sales time on largest most profitable opportunities (may include segmenting account list and creating customer / product sales plans). * Improves profitability, product penetration and product mix with all customers. * Qualifies sales opportunities through market / customer research and teams with other sales representatives. * Develops sales solutions and competitive pricing strategies. Communicates value proposition to customers. Proposes sales solutions to customers and reevaluates solutions where necessary. * Closes sales opportunities by gaining purchase orders and executing all order fulfillment procedures. Provides outstanding customer service and post sales satisfaction, facilitating long-term relationships for repeat business. Qualifications: Strong planning, organization, communication, problem solving and decision-making skills. A solid level of knowledge is needed in account management, scheduling, customer support and service, product knowledge, product pricing, sales support, warehousing/distribution, transportation and records management. Possesses strong telephone skills with the ability to utilize creative skills and innovation in developing solutions to problems and issues. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Software and relevant sales systems technology. Years of experience: 2-7+ years experience with BS / BA or equivalent industry experience preferred; 2-4+ years experience with MS / MA / MBA. Apply for this job: * Apply for this jobonline * Email this job to a friend2012-05-18 20:37:22United StatesBlueLinxTexasNoneTXEl Paso, TX28803125http://bluelinxco.jobs/xml/28803125/jobUSAIndependenceInside Sales-Structural Product Specialist City: Independence Type: Regular Full-Time State/Province: KY Posted Date: 4/20/2012 Category: Sales Job ID: 1736 More information about this job: Overview: BlueLinx Corporation remains the leading domestic wholesaler of building products, serving independent dealers, industrial customers and large home improvement centers from over 70 locations in theUnited Statesand one location inCanada. BlueLinx creates value for our customers and vendors across the supply chain by providing an outlet for a significant portion of the building products and an ever-growing selection of distribution services that utilize our vast transportation assets and facilities, and a wide selection of third-party products. For additional information, please visit us on the web @www.BlueLinxCo.com. Position Purpose Summary: Has product management responsibilities that encompass pricing, inventory, promotions, marketing and forecasting activities for the structural product category. Facilitates all aspects of the sales process to include identifying new opportunities; developing sales solutions; closing sales opportunities; negotiating pricing; providing outstanding customer service and follow-up. Partners with other sales personnel to ensure sales efforts are maximized and opportunities uncovered. May also have inside sales responsibilities for a few existing accounts through inbound and outbound telephone calls. Responsibilities: * Understands the company’s vision, mission, and strategy; understands business unit objectives and sets/accomplishes individual performance goals accordingly. * Has assigned structural product responsibility such as managing inventory levels (indirect product sourcing), managing inventory turns, promoting product to other inside sales employees and assisting in product pricing and developing promotional literature. * Identifies new sales opportunities with new and existing customers. Maximizes sales efforts by focusing sales time on largest most profitable opportunities (may include segmenting account list and creating customer / product sales plans). * Improves profitability, product penetration and product mix with all customers. * Qualifies sales opportunities through market / customer research and teams with other sales representatives. * Develops sales solutions and competitive pricing strategies. Communicates value proposition to customers. Proposes sales solutions to customers and reevaluates solutions where necessary. * Closes sales opportunities by gaining purchase orders and executing all order fulfillment procedures. Provides outstanding customer service and post sales satisfaction, facilitating long-term relationships for repeat business. Qualifications: Strong planning, organization, communication, problem solving and decision-making skills. A solid level of knowledge is needed in account management, scheduling, customer support and service, product knowledge, product pricing, sales support, warehousing/distribution, transportation and records management. Possesses strong telephone skills with the ability to utilize creative skills and innovation in developing solutions to problems and issues. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Software and relevant sales systems technology. Years of experience: 2-7+ years experience with BS / BA or equivalent industry experience preferred; 2-4+ years experience with MS / MA / MBA. Apply for this job: * Apply for this jobonline * Email this job to a friend2012-04-20 18:35:03United StatesBlueLinxKentuckyNoneKYIndependence, KY28035658http://bluelinxco.jobs/xml/28035658/jobUSAAtlantaInside Sales – Product Specialist City: Atlanta Type: Regular Full-Time State/Province: GA Posted Date: 4/17/2012 Category: Sales Job ID: 1831 More information about this job: Overview: BlueLinx Corporation remains the leading domestic wholesaler of building products, serving independent dealers, industrial customers and large home improvement centers from over 60 locations in the United States and one location in Canada. BlueLinx creates value for our customers and vendors across the supply chain by providing an outlet for a significant portion of the building products and an ever-growing selection of distribution services that utilize our vast transportation assets and facilities, and a wide selection of third-party products. For additional information, please visit us on the web @www.BlueLinxCo.com. Position Purpose Summary: Serves as an inside sales representative for existing accounts through inbound and outbound telephone calls. Facilitates all aspects of the sales process to include identifying new opportunities; developing sales solutions; closing sales opportunities; negotiating pricing; providing outstanding customer service and follow-up. Has product management responsibilities that encompass pricing, promotion, marketing and forecasting activities for a specialty product category. Partners with outside sales to ensure sales efforts are maximized and opportunities uncovered. Responsibilities: * Understands the company’s vision, mission, and strategy; understands business unit objectives and sets/accomplishes individual performance goals accordingly. * Has assigned product responsibility such as promoting product to other inside sales employees, assisting in product pricing, building vendor relationships, developing promotional literature and providing local sales plans/forecasts, purchasing decisions and market intelligence. * Identifies new sales opportunities with existing customers. Maximizes sales efforts by focusing sales time on largest most profitable opportunities (may include segmenting account list and creating customer / product sales plans). * Improves profitability, product penetration and product mix with all customers. * Qualifies sales opportunities through market / customer research and teaming with outside sales representatives. * Develops sales solutions and competitive pricing strategies. Communicates value proposition to customers. Proposes sales solutions to customers and reevaluates solutions where necessary. * Closes sales opportunities by gaining purchase orders and executing all order fulfillment procedures. Provides outstanding customer service and post sales satisfaction, facilitating long-term relationships for repeat business Qualifications: Good planning, organization, communication, problem solving and decision-making. Knowledge of the organization’s policies. A solid level of knowledge is needed in account management, scheduling, customer support and service, product knowledge, product pricing, sales support, warehousing, distribution, transportation and records management. Possesses strong telephone skills with the ability to identify key issues, evaluate facts and recommend appropriate action. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Software and relevant sales systems technology. Years of experience: 0-7+ years experience with BS / BA or equivalent industry experience preferred; 0-5+ year experience with MS / MA / MBA. Apply for this job: * Apply for this jobonline * Email this job to a friend2012-04-17 20:45:02United StatesBlueLinxGeorgiaNoneGAAtlanta, GA27955236http://bluelinxco.jobs/xml/27955236/jobUSANewarkInside Sales – Product Specialist City: Newark Type: Regular Full-Time State/Province: CA Posted Date: 3/27/2012 Category: Sales Job ID: 1776 More information about this job: Overview: BlueLinx Corporation remains the leading domestic wholesaler of building products, serving independent dealers, industrial customers and large home improvement centers from over 60 locations in the United States and one location in Canada. BlueLinx creates value for our customers and vendors across the supply chain by providing an outlet for a significant portion of the building products and an ever-growing selection of distribution services that utilize our vast transportation assets and facilities, and a wide selection of third-party products. For additional information, please visit us on the web @www.BlueLinxCo.com. Position Purpose Summary: Commodity Trader with experience in trading lumber and panels. Serves as an inside sales representative for existing accounts through inbound and outbound telephone calls. Facilitates all aspects of the sales process to include identifying new opportunities; developing sales solutions; closing sales opportunities; negotiating pricing; providing outstanding customer service and follow-up. Has product management responsibilities that encompass pricing, promotion, marketing and forecasting activities for a specialty product category. Partners with outside sales to ensure sales efforts are maximized and opportunities uncovered. Responsibilities: * Understands the company’s vision, mission, and strategy; understands business unit objectives and sets/accomplishes individual performance goals accordingly. * Commodity Trader with assigned product responsibility such as promoting product to other inside sales employees, assisting in product pricing, building vendor relationships, developing promotional literature and providing local sales plans/forecasts, purchasing decisions and market intelligence. * Identifies new sales opportunities with existing customers. Maximizes sales efforts by focusing sales time on largest most profitable opportunities (may include segmenting account list and creating customer / product sales plans). * Improves profitability, product penetration and product mix with all customers. * Qualifies sales opportunities through market / customer research and teaming with outside sales representatives. * Develops sales solutions and competitive pricing strategies. Communicates value proposition to customers. Proposes sales solutions to customers and reevaluates solutions where necessary. * Closes sales opportunities by gaining purchase orders and executing all order fulfillment procedures. Provides outstanding customer service and post sales satisfaction, facilitating long-term relationships for repeat business Qualifications: Good planning, organization, communication, problem solving and decision-making. Knowledge of the organization’s policies. A solid level of knowledge is needed in account management, scheduling, customer support and service, product knowledge, product pricing, sales support, warehousing, distribution, transportation and records management. Possesses strong telephone skills with the ability to identify key issues, evaluate facts and recommend appropriate action. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Software and relevant sales systems technology. Years of experience: 0-7+ years experience with BS / BA or equivalent industry experience preferred; 0-5+ year experience with MS / MA / MBA. Apply for this job: * Apply for this jobonline * Email this job to a friend2012-03-27 23:55:41United StatesBlueLinxCaliforniaNoneCANewark, CA27432660http://bluelinxco.jobs/xml/27432660/jobUSAAtlantaInside Sales-Structural Product Specialist City: Atlanta Type: Regular Full-Time State/Province: GA Posted Date: 1/27/2012 Category: Sales Job ID: 1728 More information about this job: Overview: BlueLinx Corporation remains the leading domestic wholesaler of building products, serving independent dealers, industrial customers and large home improvement centers from over 70 locations in theUnited Statesand one location inCanada. BlueLinx creates value for our customers and vendors across the supply chain by providing an outlet for a significant portion of the building products and an ever-growing selection of distribution services that utilize our vast transportation assets and facilities, and a wide selection of third-party products. For additional information, please visit us on the web @www.BlueLinxCo.com. Position Purpose Summary: Has product management responsibilities that encompass pricing, inventory, promotions, marketing and forecasting activities for the structural product category. Facilitates all aspects of the sales process to include identifying new opportunities; developing sales solutions; closing sales opportunities; negotiating pricing; providing outstanding customer service and follow-up. Partners with other sales personnel to ensure sales efforts are maximized and opportunities uncovered. May also have inside sales responsibilities for a few existing accounts through inbound and outbound telephone calls. Responsibilities: * Understands the company’s vision, mission, and strategy; understands business unit objectives and sets/accomplishes individual performance goals accordingly. * Has assigned structural product responsibility such as managing inventory levels (indirect product sourcing), managing inventory turns, promoting product to other inside sales employees and assisting in product pricing and developing promotional literature. * Identifies new sales opportunities with new and existing customers. Maximizes sales efforts by focusing sales time on largest most profitable opportunities (may include segmenting account list and creating customer / product sales plans). * Improves profitability, product penetration and product mix with all customers. * Qualifies sales opportunities through market / customer research and teams with other sales representatives. * Develops sales solutions and competitive pricing strategies. Communicates value proposition to customers. Proposes sales solutions to customers and reevaluates solutions where necessary. * Closes sales opportunities by gaining purchase orders and executing all order fulfillment procedures. Provides outstanding customer service and post sales satisfaction, facilitating long-term relationships for repeat business. Qualifications: Strong planning, organization, communication, problem solving and decision-making skills. A solid level of knowledge is needed in account management, scheduling, customer support and service, product knowledge, product pricing, sales support, warehousing/distribution, transportation and records management. Possesses strong telephone skills with the ability to utilize creative skills and innovation in developing solutions to problems and issues. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite Software and relevant sales systems technology. Years of experience: 2-7+ years experience with BS / BA or equivalent industry experience preferred; 2-4+ years experience with MS / MA / MBA. Apply for this job: * Apply for this jobonline * Email this job to a friend2012-01-27 20:16:33United StatesBlueLinxGeorgiaNoneGAAtlanta, GA26162066http://bluelinxco.jobs/xml/26162066/job