Market Development Specialist

3 weeks ago


Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States Lumbermens Merchandising Full time

Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled Trader to join our team at Lumbermens Merchandising. As a Trader, you will be responsible for negotiating and facilitating procurement opportunities for our members, providing them with a competitive edge in the market.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Market Analysis: Provide current and complete information regarding prevailing market conditions, trends, prices, and all other product-related information to our members.
  • Procurement: Provide quotations to member dealers and purchase products at the best available prices in the marketplace, balancing transactional and delivery time frames required by the member dealer.
  • Liaison: Act as the main liaison on orders and coordinate all vendor contact, including quotation, purchase, shipment, and claim mediation.
  • Negotiation: Use judgment to determine when to negotiate a sale, based on market conditions.
  • Claims Handling: Resolve claims handling for orders in which directly responsible, while striving to reach a fair and equitable resolution for all parties involved, keeping Manager and appropriate accounting staff apprised of sensitive problems.
  • Delivery Coordination: Request rate quotes and coordinate delivery requirements with LMC Logistics Analysts.
  • Vendor and Dealer Relations: Maintain regular contact with vendors and dealers and occasionally visit their sites.
  • Program Development: Participate in the development, execution, and administration of speculative purchases, committed buys, contracts, consignments, and other programs.
  • Market Analysis and Reporting: Prepare market analysis and/or other reports as required.
  • Documentation: Maintain complete and accurate documentation for all quotations, orders, claims, and any other significant dealer or vendor interaction.
  • Product Development: Pursue new product developments and inform member dealers accordingly.
  • Marketing Promotions: Keep member dealers informed about current marketing promotions available to the retailer, builder, or Stockholder sales personnel.
  • Customer Support: Provide the member dealer with the highest level of support and customer service in a timely manner.
  • Subject Matter Expertise: May serve as subject matter experts, in their area of expertise, providing advice to Stockholders.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required.
  • Experience: Previous purchasing or sales experience is preferred.
  • Relationship Building: Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Problem Solving: Good problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Software Skills: Basic knowledge of MS Office products, including Word and Excel.

Why Work with Us:

At Lumbermens Merchandising, we supply products and services to the home building industry, which is seeing considerable growth with exciting new products, advanced building technologies, and home improvement innovations. Our team uses its knowledge and expertise in an entrepreneurial atmosphere to further the growth of our independent member companies. Being a part of an established forest products and building materials buying group that helps locally owned, independent businesses succeed is truly a rewarding experience.

Benefits and Perks:

  • Incentive Programs: Incentive programs for all employees.
  • Retirement Plans: Traditional and Roth 401(k) Plans with Generous Company Contributions.
  • Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Time Off: Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays.
  • Insurance: Life Insurance, along with Short and Long-Term Disability.
  • Education Assistance: Continuing Education Tuition Assistance.
  • Location: Located in the beautiful neighborhood of Wayne, PA.

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