New Opportunity: Director of Sales – Puget Sound

Director of Sales – Puget Sound
ABOUT THE COMPANY
When Dwight Parr Sr. founded Parr Lumber in 1930, he had no idea that a single lumber yard would become one of the largest building materials suppliers in the Nation. Today, the Parr Company proudly operates 48 facilities across Oregon and Washington, providing everything customers and contractors need to build, maintain, and enhance a home.
Headquartered in Hillsboro, Oregon, The Parr Company continues to grow in providing comprehensive building solutions and services across several lines of business;
PARR Lumber has 24 locations that stock over 6000 items and thousands more are available by special order, running the gamut of building supplies and materials including lumber, decking, fencing, siding, windows, doors, tools, outdoor living, and more.
PARR design center has 9 locations offering a vast selection of cabinets, countertops, sinks, appliances, hardware and more making any remodel a breeze.
PARR Truss has nine locations that design and build high-quality roof and floor trusses for residential, multi-family, light commercial and agricultural projects.
PARR door and millwork has four locations building pre-hung interior and exterior doors, millwork, stair parts, and finish trim products.
At the PARR company, we are consistently ranked as a Top Place to Work and our mission is to provide legendary service through teamwork by serving our customers with expert industry knowledge, quality products and low prices.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Sales is responsible for leading and aligning sales teams to execute our company strategy and drive sales growth in their region. This person will support the company’s vision and lead their team members and reach the company’s goals. This is accomplished through servant leadership and effective team management.
As a company leader, this individual is expected to be involved in their community in some fashion, set time aside for self-improvement and always strive to be a better leader.
This position directly reports to the Vice President of Sales and works directly with the Division Managers and major accounts. This position will oversee sales for all lines of business in their Region and will focus on driving collaboration between the Division Managers as well as other Directors of Sales across the company. They will interact regularly with the various support teams (Central Purchasing Department, Account Management Team, Human Resources, IT Department, Operations managers, Manufacturing managers, and the Parr Leadership Team) as well as interacting regularly with vendor representatives and industry associates.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop and execute regional sales strategies aligned with the company’s overall goals and objectives. Own P&L responsibility and sales performance for the region.
• Develop new strategies and/or identify new business segments to increase market share.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the sales team assigned to the region. Focus, train, and execute our sales strategy throughout the regional sales team.
• Monitor performance metrics and provide regular reporting on sales performance, forecasts, and market trends.
• Drive wallet share growth across all lines of business and promote a culture of cross selling.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand market share.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, suppliers, and other external stakeholders.
• Collaborate across the PARR team to ensure cohesive customer experience.
• Analyze regional market trends and competitor activity to inform on strategic decision making.
• Conduct regular field visits to support the team and develop customer relationships.
• Take ownership to solve complex business problems by working with other leaders in the organization.
• Manage Customer Loyalty Programs to drive greater return to the business.
• Initiate selection process of Divisional Sales Managers and assist in hiring process for salespeople.
• Lead efforts to implement and advance skills development programs for all sales staff.
• Communicate and forecast monthly sales forecast for your region to purchasing and operations teams.
• Responsible for creating and achieving the annual Regional Sales projection.
• Work with Marketing to drive regional campaigns and initiatives.
• Develop and maintain pricing & bidding strategies.
• Develop and maintain a program for customer satisfaction and gaining new customers.
• Managing high level vendor relationships and negotiation of special agreements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFCATIONS
• High school diploma or GED equivalent. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of industry relevant experience with at least 5 years in a people leadership role.
• Driver’s license class C with an acceptable driving record.
• Must be proficient with technology. Computer, smartphone, scanner, and any other equipment necessary for the job.
• Proficiency with Microsoft suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of lumber and plywood purchasing principles, practices, and protocols is preferred.
• Knowledge of home and commercial construction principles, practices, and protocols.
• Ability to maintain adequate liability insurance as required by company.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
• Ability to work cordially, professionally, diplomatically and with a high level of customer service in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in dealing with sensitive business matters with internal and external customers of all types.
• Must maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all information related to company finances and records, particularly, cost of goods purchased and sold.
• Ability and willingness to identify processes, tools and/or procedures that may be improved upon.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and employees at a high skill level and speak effectively in front of groups.
• Strong focus, planning, organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage changing priorities, handle multiple projects, and do what is necessary to meet deadlines, while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to function independently, as part of a team, and as a leader within your own sales cohort with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to think and respond quickly, positively, and professionally to constantly changing circumstances.
Interested in Learning More?
180one has been engaged by Parr to manage this search. If interested in learning more about the opportunity, please contact Lisa Heffernan/ 971.256.3076/
lisa@180one.com.


