National Sales Accounts Manager Pro Sales
Chehalis, WA - USA
Job Summary
Company Background:
Alta Forest Products in collaboration with Itochu Building Products proudly stands as the worlds largest producer of wood fence boards. Our specialization lies in Western Red Cedar fence pickets and other premium products from the forests of the Pacific and Inland addition to manufacturing fence boards and lumber Altas advanced sawmills operate with zero wood waste efficiently producing valuable by-products such as wood chips sawdust mulch and biofuel.
Headquartered in centrally located Chehalis Washington Alta operates fence board sawmills reload facilities and log yards in various Northwest rural communities.
The Role:
As a National Accounts Manager you will be responsible for managing and growing a portfolio of key accounts within Altas distribution network. This role is highly integrated with operations and requires a strong understanding of product mix supply dynamics and market conditions.
You will own the account relationship end-to-end aligning customer demand with mill production managing order flow and ensuring consistent execution. Success in this role requires sound commercial judgment the ability to navigate market volatility and a proactive approach to aligning internal resources with customer needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and develop strategic national account relationships within the distribution channel
- Align customer demand with production capacity inventory positions and logistics constraints
- Oversee order flow forecasting and on-time delivery performance
- Identify opportunities to optimize product mix pricing and margin across accounts
- Collaborate closely with sales production and logistics to ensure execution against commitments
- Lead account planning and internal alignment discussions
- Resolve issues related to supply quality and delivery with urgency and professionalism
- Monitor market conditions competitive positioning and customer trends
- Drive continuous improvement in service levels and account performance
What Makes You a Strong Fit
- Experience in wood products building materials or a related commodity-based industry
- Strong understanding of pricing margins and market-driven decision-making
- Ability to operate effectively in a supply-constrained production-driven environment
- High level of accountability with a focus on execution and results
- Skilled at building long-term trust-based relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
Qualifications
- 5 years of sales or account management experience (building products or wood products preferred)
- Proven success managing large or national accounts and driving profitable growth
- Ability to travel up to 50% including customer visits and industry events
- Strong communication negotiation and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Solid analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members is a plus
Work Environment
This role operates across offices manufacturing facilities and customer locations. Exposure to industrial environments including machinery noise airborne particulates and outdoor conditions should be expected.
Physical Demands
- Regular mobility required
- Ability to lift and carry 2550 pounds as needed
- Frequent standing walking bending and use of hands
Position Type / Travel / Schedule
- Exempt position (FLSA)
- 40 hours per week as business demands require
- Travel up to 50%
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary Range: $95500 $135250 annually (DOE)
- Semi-Annual Bonus Program
- Medical Dental Vision and Life Insurance
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off (Vacation Holidays Sick Leave)
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Additional voluntary benefits
Why Alta
Small company feel big opportunity. Alta is committed to investing in its people and its mills striving to lead the industry in both product quality and employee experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Alta Forest Products is an equal-opportunity employer. It considers all applicants regardless of race color national origin religion or creed gender disability marital status familial status age sexual orientation and gender identity.
Required Experience:
Manager