[Remote] Business Development Manager- Northwest Region
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. LP Building Solutions is seeking a Business Development Manager for the Northwest Region. This role is responsible for driving national accounts growth across siding and structural solutions, connecting various stakeholders to achieve significant revenue targets.ResponsibilitiesProvide business growth by executing the national account strategy resulting in double digit growthDevelop and manage strong relationships with the regional leadership of National AccountsDevelop and communicate voice of the regional customer to be included in national account strategies and business decisionsCreate compelling business cases to secure new businessExecutive level presentations and proposalsIdentify new business opportunities and develop execution plans through market understanding and feedback from the local field sales teamCreate and present new business concepts and proposalsDetermine, analyze, and implement regional business plans on siding and structural solutions that connect to national strategiesUnderstand customer’s business and respond to customer issues in an appropriate and timely mannerMaintain files of in-house and competitive programsDevelop effective communication and coordination with LP business teams and LP managementServe as the communication point between LP and regional customer offices. Provide direct or indirect solutions to account problems to achieve customer satisfaction in coordination with the National Account ManagerProduce and distribute sales and inventory information from customer account systems for internal use. Partner with finance to resolve program and pricing issues from an accounts receivable perspective. Analyze sales reports for accuracy and trendsProvide input into LP’s annual operating budget and sales forecastMaintain budgetary control of expensesEnter Strategic Account Management Training on a path to SAMA CertificationSkillsAbility to align a team toward specific goals and advise of specific business requirementsAbility to develop, interpret and present market dataAbility to analyze sales and inventory data for trends, anomalies, and opportunitiesKnowledge of customer account structure (merchandising, inventory, logistics) and how each interacts with vendorsDemonstrated knowledge of building products industryDemonstrated knowledge of effective sales methodsStrong negotiation and budget management skillsDemonstrated knowledge of effective customer service and supportExecutive level presentation skillsProgram development and design skillsMaintain proficiency with customer account systems to obtain sales, inventory, and performance informationBachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field7+ years of demonstrated sales and marketing experience, including 2+ years of National Accounts management experience preferred; Or any equivalent combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this positionFrequent travel (50-70%)Company OverviewAbout LP Building Solutions As a leader in high-performance building solutions, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP Building Solutions, NYSE: LPX) manufactures engineered wood products that meet the demands of builders, remodelers and homeowners worldwide. It was founded in 1972, and is headquartered in Nashville, US, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.lpcorp.com.