Millwork Market Development Manager (Central and South Texas) - Specialty Building Products Holdings, LLC
CAT SPRING, TX
About the Job
We are currently looking for a Millwork Market Development Manager to support our Central and South Texas markets to join our VALUES based organization. In this role you will focus on:
Leadership
- Successfully lead and achieve business goals through a team of direct reports.
- Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable for achieving results.
Market Development Management
- Oversee and manage a defined group of strategic customers to support growth and profitability.
- Conduct comprehensive market research to identify trends, demands, and growth opportunities within the wholesale industry.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with key customers, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and gather feedback.
- Analyze competitive landscapes and assess market conditions to identify differentiation opportunities.
- Develop and implement market development strategies to expand the company’s presence in the wholesale market.
- Identify target customer segments and geographic regions for market penetration.
- Work closely with marketing teams to create effective product positioning and messaging.
- Oversee the creation of marketing materials, including brochures, catalogs, and online content.
- Actively participate in industry events, trade shows, and conferences to stay updated on industry trends and foster relationships.
- Identify and pursue potential partnerships and collaborations within the distribution network.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of market development initiatives.
- Provide regular reports on market trends, competitor activities, and the performance of market development strategies.
- Develop and manage budgets for market development activities, ensuring efficient resource utilization while maximizing results.
General/Administrative
- Support the company’s vision and mission, demonstrating corporate core values in all professional activities.
- Comply with OSHA safety requirements, work rules, and regulations.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date paperwork, records, and documentation.
- Follow systems and procedures outlined in company manuals.
- Participate as a team player by supporting sales teams and other internal customers.
- Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
Education and Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in business management, industrial distribution, or a related field preferred.
Knowledge and Experience
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in sales or sales management.
- Proven experience in market development within the wholesale building materials industry.
- In-depth knowledge of products, industry regulations, and market trends.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Results-driven with a focus on achieving and exceeding sales targets.
Specialty Building Products is the leading distributor of specialty building products in North America. SBP operates under the brands U.S. LUMBER, Alexandria Moulding, REEB Millwork, DW Distribution, Millwork Sales and Amerhart. We serve 45 states in the U.S. and 8 provinces in Canada from over 40 locations. Here at SBP we are a people first organization, our team is built upon strong culture and standards for success. We value your perspective and want to learn more about you with a commitment to laying the foundation for you to build a successful career with us. Join us and EVOLVE your future at Specialty Building Products!
Being a part of SBP you will be eligible for many benefits. Full-Time benefits would include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision given on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Company-Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays
- PLUS, ADDITIONAL PERKS!
Serving our communities:
We are also committed to our core value of “using our influence to have a uniquely positive impact” on the people that we touch. Through our initiatives we encourage and incentivize our employees to aid fellow employees in need and to better serve our communities and the people we directly influence.
We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees.
Specialty Building Products is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy of Specialty Building Products not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.