Distribution Manager Jobs in Florida

Job Responsibilities & Requirements

Location: Southeast – TN, NC, MS, AL, GA, SC, FL

A Brief Overview
Manage and support large wholesale distributors who sell Structural Connector and Hardy Frame product lines into the Lumber and Building Material (LBM) dealer channel. Collaborate with distributors and internal stakeholders to ensure our company is appropriately positioned across the residential construction supply chain to optimize sales and market presence. This role collaborates with specifiers, homebuilders, contractors, LBM dealers, and code officials.

Responsibilities

• Important leader and/or contributor to broad based “improvement” projects, including change management and digital transformation within the sales function

• Has the ability to independently interpret data and advanced analytics to formulate solutions on behalf of customers and/or the business, including strategic planning and market expansion

• Provide support for multiple organizational objectives and/or regions

• Collaborates and coordinates across all MiTek commercial activities—Corporate and Regional CM sales, Design Engagement, Multi-Family, Homebuilder, Marketing etc. to drive sales and revenue growth.

• Independently coordinates complex customer engagements involving multiple MiTek functions and external parties

• Accountable for developing and executing a sales plan with specific and measurable sales objectives, including market share growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction

• Manage strategic partnerships and high-stakes negotiations

• Lead distributor training and align distributors with appropriate internal company resources to meet customer service goals

• Work closely with distributors to identify and close applicable LBM dealer account opportunities within district

• Proactively engage with distributors and customers of distributors to understand customer needs and how to support them.

• Contact and educate engineers and other design professionals, builders, framers and building officials within the residential and commercial markets to ensure builders products are accepted and specified throughout the district

• Maintain current and accurate customer account records, leads, and opportunities in Salesforce

• Cultivate multi-level networks within the regional residential supply chain to favorably influence the sales cycle

• Resolve channel conflict to support distributors and improve customer satisfaction

• Act as the company’s representative externally through active participation in industry associations

Qualifications

• Bachelors Related Field required

• Equivalent combination of experience and education which clearly indicates the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may substitute on a year for year basis

• 5+ Years experience working for or with Distribution preferred

• 7+ Years experience in the residential and/or commercial construction industry required

• Must possess depth and breadth of expertise relevant to the Sales discipline

• Experience in a specification driven industry preferred

• Able to use Microsoft Office Applications

Soft Skills

• Leadership skills required; mentorship of early-career colleagues is typical

• Sound business acumen

• Effective communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate ideas and information, actively listen, and adapt communication style to various audiences, including distributors, internal teams, and industry professionals

• Collaboration skills, including the ability to foster positive relationships with internal stakeholders and distributors, working seamlessly as a team to achieve common sales objectives and support the overall company strategy

• Must demonstrate the ability to address challenges proactively, find innovative solutions, and resolve channel conflicts to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction

Additional Requirements

• Valid drivers' license and proof of auto insurance required.

• 70% Travel required 2-3 weeks per month within the district. Other trips outside of the district as needed/required.

Physical Demands
This role is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform the duties of the role. This role may need to access areas within the building that are undergoing renovations which may contain jobsite hazards. Occasionally this role will required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

MiTek Perks:

• Generous time off including Paid Time Off, 13 annual holidays, and volunteer time off

• Day One Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision Plans

• Family friendly benefits including Paid Caregiver Leave, Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Reimbursement

• Performance/Incentive bonuses

• Career advancement, training opportunities, Employee Resource Groups, and tuition reimbursement

• Retirement programs including Matching 401(k) Contributions and Profit Sharing

• Employer paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

• myFlexPay partner – allows you to track, manage and access your pay anytime

MiTek is a platform innovator and enabler that exists to transform the building industry with better building solutions. In 1955, MiTek transformed residential construction with the invention of the Gang-Nail plate and a digital platform that provided an affordable and scalable way to manufacture wood trusses. Today, MiTek delivers software, services, engineered products, and automated solutions that enable the building industry to improve efficiencies by optimizing the balance between off-site and on-site. With nearly 5,600 team members worldwide, MiTek collaborates across the building industry to enable and accelerate transformational breakthroughs in design and construction to transform the way the industry designs, makes, and builds. As a Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK-A, NYSE: BRK-B) company since 2001, MiTek has a record of continuous growth and innovation.

MiTek is an E-Verify and Drug and Tobacco-Free Workplace.

We are an equal opportunity employer; and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or transgender status), age (40 and over), genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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