Retail Sales Specialist, Pro Desk
Pittsburgh, PA - USA
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Job Summary
The Regional Pro Specialist is responsible for accelerating Pro-segment growth across big-box retail including Lowes and The Home Depot for Larson Fiberon and Therma-Tru brands. This role serves as the regional PRO expert for the Outdoors B2C (Retail) Business Unitbuilding strategic partnerships generating high-value Pro opportunities and executing field initiatives that increase revenue loyalty and project penetration.
You will collaborate closely with distribution partners retail representatives and retail channel outside sales associates to expand our footprint convert builder and contractor business and deliver seamless high-quality project experiences for Pro customers across your assigned territory.
Location & Travel: This is a field-based role requiring travel throughout our Northeast Sales Region - Maine down to Maryland over to Ohio and Michigan. We expect up to 75% travel including both driving and air travel
Salary: $63000 - $87000 plus annual sales incentive and other opportunities for performance-based contests and bonuses
What you will be doing:
- Capture a targeted share of addressable business within assigned region
- Implement Pro focused programs and promotional initiatives within the retail environment
- Promote the full product portfolio across Lowes Home Depot and distribution networks
- Collaborate with Retail Channel Outside Sellers monthly; gaining alignment on active projects upcoming opportunities and Pro promotions
- Become the regional expert in high-level blueprint reading and full project takeoff execution
- Host region-wide Pro events to deliver enhanced product training to retail and distribution partners to elevate market knowledge and advocacy
- Conduct on-site job visits to support project planning technical troubleshooting and accuracy validation
- Manage large multi-phase high-value Pro projects to ensure seamless execution from quote to fulfillment
- Support smooth order transactions and timely delivery
- Drive loyalty and repeat purchases through Pro rebate contracts and long-term relationships with complex Pro accounts
Qualifications :
- 3-5 years of experience in sales field operations or channel management within a B2C or retail environment
- Must reside within the assigned territory and be comfortable driving and flying for business
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Strong desire and commitment to sales
- Ability to excel in a highperformance entrepreneurial environment that values initiative accountability and crossfunctional collaboration
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint)
Nice to Have:
- Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Sales or related field
- Experience working with Pro customers (e.g. builders remodelers contractors or trade professionals)
- Background in bigbox retail distribution or building products industry
- Experience working with any CRM platforms (e.g. HubSpot Salesforce)
Additional Information :
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $63000 USD - $87000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based sales incentive plan.
At Fortune Brands we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates unique needs. This includes robust health plans a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits adoption benefits and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.
Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more visit our website at .
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
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