Now Hiring - Weekes Forest Products, Inc. - Manufacturing National Accounts Manager in Detroit, MI

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Description: With all your career options, why not choose a company where you can own part of the business? Weekes Forest Products, part of MacArthur Co. is 100% Employee-Owned and offers an outstanding suite of employee benefits. What began in 1913 as a small manufacturer of pipe insulation has grown into a national distributor of building materials. At our MacArthur Co., you will receive an ownership stake in the value our combined honest efforts create. As National Accounts Manager , you have the opportunity to take initiative and to represent our company well in the community. If you would like to sell building materials, are an influencer, have a sincere appreciation for people, and crave a fast-paced work environment, MacArthur wants to see your ideas put into action. An ideal candidate for this position has a self-confident, extroverted style that can engage and positively impact individuals and groups. Responsibilities: * Build close relationships with key accounts and purchasing personnel. * Conduct face-to-face visits and sales calls to support product growth and education. * Prepare and communicate price adjustments with program customers as market conditions warrant. * Obtain customer orders through daily contact via phone, email, or other methods. * Enter customer orders, and RMAs into the POS system. * Provide product knowledge and answer customer questions. * Backup team members and assist with inbound sales calls. * Develop and maintain up-to-date customer profile sheets. * Introduce new products in conjunction with the New Products Review Committee and Sales Manager. * Participate in trade shows and conventions. * Serve as Product Champion for assigned product lines, managing purchasing, inventory, pricing, and claims. * Inspect product inventory weekly, ensuring proper storage, rotation, and accuracy. * Address claims or complaints and resolve product-related issues. * Attend industry meetings and mill trips as needed. * Research and recommend new product additions. * Assist in physical division inventories and maintain price lists. * Other duties as assigned. Benefits Package: * Outstanding Family Medical Benefits Package * Substantial Stock Ownership Program * Competitive Compensation Packages * Paid Time Off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays Each Year * Employer Sponsored Family Dental Insurance * 401k and Roth 401k Investment Accounts (With Substantial Employer Matching) * Employer Sponsored Life & Disability Insurance Requirements: * Prior Sales experience. * A 4-year college degree is preferred. * Knowledge of lumber and building material products preferred. * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and POS systems. * Lead by example, with first-hand knowledge of area of expertise. * Critical thinking skills to quickly solve issues and/or problems. * Proficiency with prioritizing and meeting multiple deadlines. * Ability to handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously.