THE OPPORTUNITY

We are currently recruiting for 2 Field Marketing Representatives, 1 targeting the US Pacific Northwest Region (Washington, Oregon, California & Idaho) & 1 targeting the US Mountain States Region (Colorado, Utah, Montana & Wyoming).

What You’ll Do: The Field Marketing Representative is responsible for driving sales & marketing support for WFP branded products in their designated region to create demand that can be funneled back to our key customers and ultimately increase sales for Western Forest Products. The Field Marketing Representative will provide customer support, marketing and branding support, marketing intelligence and lead generation for the inside sales team.

Who You Are: The ideal candidate will have minimum 5 years relevant industry experience in a customer facing role. Post- secondary education in a related field would be an asset, as well as knowledge and experience at the builder level with knowledge of building codes and applications and an understanding of design and construction methodologies.

Work Environment: This role will work remotely from your home office, within the targeting region you are supporting, but will spend approximately 60 -70% of their time on the road, providing field marketing support to the Western Forest Product sales and marketing group.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate and clearly articulate WFP value proposition to customers.
• Establish, manage and maintain customer relationships by ensuring excellent service and follow-up and by learning and supporting the customers’ business.
• Drive market awareness, education and branding for WRC and WFP branded products through target audience – ie. downstream customers, architects, associations, designers, influencers, developers.
• Uncover and identify new product opportunities of scale, develop market opportunities,
• Assist in the design and implementation of regional marketing programs which support corporate sales and marketing objectives.
• Promote new and existing products to WFPs key customers, including distribution partners, downstream pro dealers, retail accounts and builders.
• Provide competitive intelligence regarding products or programs in the marketplace, quantifying WFP’s market share and identifying opportunities and threats to our business.
• Collect, data base and disseminate relevant market intelligence and customer information in support of the company’s enterprise CRM. Clearly identify product supply chains and sales channels and assist in the development of go to market strategies.
• Assist in the resolution of customer product claims or complaints
• Attend regional trade shows
• Collaborate with inside sales staff and sales management to ensure sales and marketing objectives are achieved.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education And Experience

• Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience preferably in customer facing role, especially in building products related field.
• Post-secondary education in a related field would be an asset as would experience in a marketing / sales role within the wood products industry
• Knowledge and experience at the builder level; knowledge of building codes and applications as well as an understanding of design and construction methodologies and building materials a definite asset.

Skills, Knowledge And Required Competencies

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, CRM, and relevant sales systems technology.
• Solid planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Superior customer service orientation; excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to set goals effectively and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Must possess a valid drivers license.

YOUR CAREER

At Western Forest Products, we believe our most significant asset is our people. Investing in our people brings value and success to our business, ensuring a safe, engaged, productive and continuously improving workplace. We offer challenging opportunities working alongside the best in the industry to meet your career and professional development goals while providing competitive total rewards and recognition.

We provide a variety of on-the-job training and continuing education in many areas at Western to ensure you have the skills you need to succeed. Our promote-from-within culture recognizes high performance and we offer diverse career paths across the organization for those with the talent and will to advance.

Our total rewards offering including competitive pay, performance bonus, 401(k) plan, extended health and dental benefits and other programs designed to support our employees.

WESTERN OVERVIEW

Western Forest Products is a leading forest products company that sustainably manages forests and manufactures high-quality wood products. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia with operations in the coastal region of BC and Washington State, Western meets the needs of customers worldwide with a specialty wood products focus and diverse product offering.

Our commitment to health and safety, environmental stewardship and community engagement is core to how we do business at Western Forest Products.

Our approach to responsible business practices in all aspects of our business is multi-faceted. We adhere to and employ the most stringent environmental practices in the world. The steps we take to ensure the forests in which we operate are renewed and remain healthy and viable for future generations are mirrored in the care we take to make certain our communities continue to grow and prosper. This includes investing in communities where we operate and continuing to forge mutually beneficial relationships with First Nations in respect of their local and cultural interests.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: On the road

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