Location: Portland, OR
annually Management Position: No Branch Location: Wilsonville, OR POSITION SUMMARY: The Regional Category Manager is an expert in their assigned product segment, possessing a deep understanding of market trends, customer needs, and a competitive landscape.
This position will be responsible for driving sales growth within a specific product category across a designated region. Ore Pac Building Products seeks dynamic individuals who exemplify excellence in quality, trust, value, and service. Our ideal candidate for this position has professional experience with the specified product segment and is customer service and detail-oriented with excellent communication, problem solving, and multitasking
skills. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS PACKAGE: Competitive compensation, D. O. E. + opportunities for quarterly/annual performance bonuses based on branch/company/employee performance + annual reviews with opportunities for pay increases based on employee performance.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance up to 70% paid by Ore Pac. FREE Informed Health Line and Health Advocates. Health Spending Account (HSA) available with up to $1,000 annual Ore Pac contribution. Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available. FREE Employee Assistance Program (EAP). FREE life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance. Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance available. Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
plans available. 401K with up to 3.5% Ore Pac contribution.
Paid time off (PTO) as specified above. Paid sick time as specified above. 7 paid holidays annually. FREE gym membership. Employee discount. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Understand and effectively communicate Ore Pac’s value proposition to our valued customers. Serve as the subject matter expert for the assigned product category, staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive developments. Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve regional sales targets and market share goals. Mature the region’s understanding of customer needs within the category, identifying opportunities for product improvements or new offerings.
Collaborate with the sales team to create and execute plans that drive product penetration and customer acquisition within the assigned category. Provide the General Manager(s) and category Director with a comprehensive quarterly regional demand forecast. Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, understanding their unique requirements and ensuring customer satisfaction. Conduct regular customer visits, product presentations, and training sessions to promote product knowledge and usage. Lead the implementation of an education series aimed at elevating the category knowledge for the broader sales group in the region.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and supply chain, to ensure alignment and effective execution of category strategies. Collaborate with the marketing team to develop targeted campaigns and promotional activities. Work closely with Regional Category Buyers, branch Product Managers, and/or Buyers to review inventory levels and product quality standards. Lead the regional pricing strategy for the segment through a monthly pricing review process.
Prepare and present regular reports on sales performance, market trends, and competitive activities to senior management. Attend assigned supply chain-related conference calls held throughout the month and provide a detailed summary to the branch leadership and sales teams. Develop customer partnership strategies and review them quarterly. Implement various programs to target and grow incremental business. Provide strategic customer engagement and planning, including product knowledge training, facility tours, roadshows, and events. REQUIRED SKILLS: Ability to travel 2-3 days per week throughout the local market area.
Strong ability to multi-task, work in a fast-paced environment, and meet multiple deadlines. Strong business acumen in regard to sales and knowledgeable about current and possible future industry trends. Strong customer service orientation. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in written and verbal formats. Ability to analyze a problem and provide potential solutions to resolve problems. Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.
Ability to perform as a team player and interact with all levels of management and support personnel. Proven proficiency in the use of a personal computer accompanied by a strong aptitude for technical applications. Excellent communication skills and comfortability speaking in front of groups of people consisting of employees, customers, and/or members of leadership. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, One Note, Word, and Excel). Results-oriented and customer-focused, with strong interpersonal skills. Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Experience using lead tracking services and customer relationship management software such as (preferred). REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in any field. 5-7 years of experience in a sales-focused, supply chain, or related position working with product line oversight and inventory planning and control in a distribution environment. Any combination of education, training, or experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position will be accepted in place of the education and/or experience requirements listed for this role. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Regularly required to see, talk, and hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and peripheral vision. Ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position operates in a professional office environment and onsite in the construction field. This position routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones. The work environment is generally quiet but can be loud when in the construction field. DRESS CODE: All employees are expected to wear clothing appropriate for the nature of Ore Pac business and the type of work being performed.
Clothing should be neat, clean, and tasteful. SAFETY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Report all incidents and accidents to one’s immediate supervisor within 24 hours. Maintain the work area in a safe and healthful condition. Report, and whenever possible correct, unsafe working conditions to branch leadership. Operate vehicles while in the course of employment in a safe and lawful manner. Provide assistance to reduce or eliminate workplace hazards. Comply with company drug testing policies and procedures.
Comply with company Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies. Ore Pac will provide required PPE to employees. OREPAC HISTORY & CULTURE: Founded by the Hart family in 1977, Ore Pac is a family-owned and operated wholesale building materials supplier providing product, sales, and technology solutions to the shelter industry. At Ore Pac we value trust, integrity, and a dedication to excellence. That commitment can be found in the services we offer, the quality of the products we provide, and the way we treat our employees and customers. This dedication to our markets has enabled us to make a positive impact on the shelter industry and the communities we serve.
Our vision is to create trusted partnerships by providing quality products and maintaining strong relationships through unmatched service, operations, and logistics. Our mission: Make Complicated Simple. LEGAL STATEMENTS: Ore Pac provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ore Pac complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice. Regularly scheduled workdays, hours, and shifts are described above. Shift availability may vary. Hours may need to be extended or adjusted at any time, with or without notice, to meet the needs of the organization. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
The required skills, education, experience, and physical demands listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the essential functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Ore Pac supports a safe and drug-free workplace.
Ore Pac may administer a pre-employment background check and/or drug-screen, as well as random and/or reasonable suspicion drug-screens during employment. Employees are required to perform safety duties and responsibilities in accordance with acceptable and safe work procedures. Ore Pac’s safety policy requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in designated safety-sensitive areas while on Ore Pac property. Ore Pac employees who handle or deliver Ore Pac products while not on Ore Pac property are required to adhere to Ore Pac’s safety policy and use the required PPE necessary for their specific role.
The dress code described above is representative of what an employee must wear while performing the duties of this position. Individual branches may issue more specific guidelines than what is outlined below. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with religious beliefs, observances, or practices related to the dress code. KEY WORDS: Regional Category Manager, Sales Product Manager, Product Category Manager, Regional Category Manager, Sales Product Manager, Product Category Manager, Regional Category Manager, Sales Product Manager, Product Category Manager, Regional Category Manager, Sales Product Manager, Product Category Manager, Regional Category Manager, Sales Product Manager, Product Category Manager PI652e8030463a-26276-33357201For more details: jobs-search.
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