At UFP, our sales positions are the foundation of our business. In these roles, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the industry as you pursue a lucrative and rewarding career in sales. We foster a work hard, play hard culture, and believe our customer relationships are the key to our success. If you're passionate about working with customers, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and aren't afraid of hard work, apply now to become part of the UFP family. The UFP Edge Director of Retail will lead our retail division and serve as the face of Edge to our Big Box customers wholesale distribution efforts. As the Director of Retail, you will be responsible for:

• Face of Edge to Big Box Customers: Serve as the primary point of contact and face of UFP Edge to our Big Box customers, building and maintaining strong relationships.

• Merchant and Associate Relationships: Develop and manage relationships with merchants and associates, working collaboratively to drive growth and ensure customer satisfaction.

• SOS Program: Work closely with the Wholesale Business Unit (WBU) team to establish downstream SOS programs that streamline stocking, ordering, and shipping processes.

• Product Line-Up Strategy: Collaborate on crafting a product line-up strategy that focuses on high-margin value-added products, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

• PLR Architecture: Take ownership of the Product Line Review (PLR) architecture, optimizing product offerings and ensuring they align with market demands.

• Big Box Events: Attend Big Box events and trade shows to represent the Edge Brand, promote our products, and strengthen relationships with key partners.

Overall, you will play a pivotal role in developing and managing relationships with merchants and associates, collaborating with the Wholesale Business Unit (WBU) team to establish downstream SOS (Stocking, Ordering, and Shipping) programs, and crafting a product lineup strategy that emphasizes high-margin value-added products. This role also involves taking responsibility for the Product Line Review (PLR) architecture and actively participating in Big Box events to support the Edge Brand.

Benefits Salary Pay Range: $150,000 - $200,000 annually dependent on experience, geographical location, commission structure, additional benefits such as car allowance and cost of living adjustments * Medical insurance * Health savings account with company contribution * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Basic and voluntary life insurance * Disability insurance * 401(k) plan with company match * Paid vacation and holidays * Stock purchase program with employee discount * Educational reimbursement * Wellness programs and challenges * Other supplemental benefits

Overall the Director of Independent Sales will play a critical part in driving our dual distribution strategy across US markets, tracking metrics for demand creation in the field, and ensuring the achievement of financial targets within our Wholesale Business Unit (WBU).

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Universal Forest Products and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.