Product Specialist - Tacoma

Position Summary: Assists in the development of marketing campaigns and strategies for assigned organizational products or product lines. Conducts research to identify potential and existing customers, competitors and markets for company products. $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 plus commission and travel expenses DOE.  This role will be servicing Tacoma, Oregon and Idaho.

Key Competencies

• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Innovation / Creativity
• Adaptability
• Developing Self & Others

Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables

• Increase name and product recognition for Capital
• Promote specified products and services to non-traditional customers: architects, engineers, specifiers, contractors, builders, etc.
• Develop and implement regional market strategies and programs
• Coordinate product promotional efforts with suppliers
• Provide insight for product positioning and pricing promotion
• Conduct market surveys, monitor, provide analysis
• Coordinate regional marketing events; trade shows, open houses, etc.
• Support Account Managers through the development of sales and merchandising tools
• Significant travel expected
• Perform other work related duties as assigned by your supervisor and be flexible and adaptable to changes that will occur during the course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Education / Experience and Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree or relevant industry experience
• Two years of experience in lumber industry
• Understanding of marketing concepts and procedures
• Ability to model the Capital values and to provide innovative solutions.
• Ability to effectively communicate, motivate and engage commitment of customers and team members
• Ability to drive and be accountable for results in a fast paced environment
• Ability to multi-task and have multiple projects going simultaneously
• A strong sense of urgency for goal achievement
• Results focused with ability to make quick decisions to changing conditions
• Strong follow-up is necessary on tasks to ensure proper results
• Detail-oriented with ability to handle details quickly, correctly and efficiently
• Valid Drivers License and ability to travel independently

Abilities

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 5 pounds 5% or less of the workday
• Must be able stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 5% or less of the workday
• Must be able to talk, see, hear, concentrate, think, learn and reason for all of the workday
• Must be able to sit and walk or otherwise move around for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday
• Must be able to use a keyboard and do manual tasks for prolonged periods of time throughout the workday