Fastener Specialist

Looking for stability? Join Woodgrain! We’re growing fast and offering lifetime careers in a supportive work environment. About Woodgrain: Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America. Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated. Summary: The Fastener Specialist drives profitable growth by identifying and developing new business opportunities, expanding existing accounts, and enabling the sales team through training and joint selling. This role blends market strategy with hands-on execution, ensuring alignment across sales, pricing, product, and supply chain to win in targeted segments Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Business Development and Account Growth Identify and qualify new business opportunities across target markets and segments. Build and manage an opportunity pipeline, ensuring timely follow-up and progression toward closing, following the Woodgrain Sales Process. Work closely with sales leadership to develop territory strategies that align with company growth goals. Expand wallet share with current Fastener Specialty Distributor accounts. Prospect and open new Fastener Specialty Distributor accounts. Outbound phone calls to grow share on commodity opportunities. Sales Enablement and Training Develop and deliver product, sales, and market training for sales representatives and customers. Coach and mentor sales reps on best practices for prospecting, closing, and account growth. Lead joint sales calls with reps to model effective sales techniques and strengthen customer relationships. Partner with marketing and the Fastener Product Manager to develop promotional campaigns, product launches, and customer events. Coordinate and represent the company at trade shows, open houses, and customer appreciation events. Pipeline Management and Performance Management Maintain an accurate and up-to-date pipeline of opportunities in CRM. Analyze pipeline metrics to identify gaps and areas of focus. Collaborate with sales reps to develop action plans for advancing stalled opportunities. Category Strategy Monitor market pricing and recommend adjustments to maintain competitive positioning. Evaluate current product assortment to ensure competitive positioning and market relevance. Work with internal teams to develop, launch, and promote new product lines. Monitor sales performance by product category to inform assortment adjustments. Work closely with supply chain to ensure proper forecasting and safety stock Support, coaches and lives the Woodgrain Core Values: Integrity – We are honest and believe in doing the right thing every time. Safety – We chose to place safety above all and keep each other safe. Servant Leadership – We lead best by serving and understanding others. Respect for People – We treat others as we would like to be treated. Customer Focus – We actively listen and exceed customer expectations. Key Behaviors for Success: Results oriented. Builds trust and respect – Works well within other functional departments. Understands market and customer perspective. Curiosity. Leader. High sense of urgency. Accountable and drives accountability. Act with long-term perspective. Travel 50% travel. Overnights vary based on various factors within a region. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business related field is preferred with at least 2 years of management related experience. If being promoted from within our organization, previous management experience is not required. Other Skills and Abilities: The BDM must have a competitive attitude and desire to succeed. The employee should be skilled at Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. They should have the ability to prioritize daily workflow, multitask and meet deadlines. They should have accuracy, discretion, excellent communication skills both oral and written, and attention to detail a must. The Sales Manager must have time management skills, be self-motivated, able to build relationships, and maintain a positive attitude at all times. Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public. This position requires significant travel with overnight stays. This requires the possession of a valid state driver’s license. Supervisory Requirements: This position does not manage or supervise. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift, stock, cull, or inspect material on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Summary of Company Benefits: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 401(k) with a Company Match Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D Employer Paid Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Voluntary Supplemental Hospital and Accident Plans Employee Assistance Program 8 Company Paid Holidays & 1 Floating Holiday Paid Time Off (PTO) Woodgrain is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Woodgrain is a drug, alcohol, and tobacco-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment background and drug screening, and some positions require a fitness for duty test. All legitimate Woodgrain job opportunities must be applied for through our official Applicant Tracking System at or through our partnership with Indeed using their "Apply with Indeed" feature. Woodgrain will never ask candidates for money to cover hiring costs. Woodgrain does not charge any fees for job applications or hiring procedures.