Job Description

Novo Building Products is a leading manufacturer and distributor of moulding, stair parts, doors and other specialty building products servicing building material dealers (lumberyards), door shops, retail home centers, and millwork manufacturers throughout the United States. The North American divisions include The Empire Company, Southwest Moulding, Ornamental Mouldings and LJ Smith. This position is with The Empire Company, one of the largest millwork distribution companies in the United States.

Essential Responsibilities

• Travels to all assigned Lowe's stores on a regular, pre-determined call schedule
• Stock replenishment orders of moulding, stair parts, doors and other specialty building products within 36 hours of when they are delivered to store
• Maintains appearance of Empire’s product in the store by cleaning, culling, placing suggested orders, preparing returns and credits and making sure point-of-purchase materials are up to date and in-place.
• Manages strong relationships with store personnel (store management, red vest, MST, etc.)
• Maintain accurate inventory by making Focus & Cycle Counts adjustments and/or notifying customers of necessary changes when appropriate.
• Provides training to store personnel on Empire products and services.
• Demonstrates high standards of conduct, professionalism, courtesy, ethics, and “can do” attitude when representing Empire.
• Analyzes performance, product mix, market conditions, and new product opportunities and recommend changes when appropriate.
• Facilitate store reset activity with the NHC Store Planning Team as required.
• Participates in special events held by customers (i.e., Grand Openings, Contractor Nights, Product Knowledge Training, etc.).
• Manages all expenses per Corporate Policies and Procedures.
• Builds relationships with home center store management and employees

Service standards include:

• Customer relationship and interaction
• Cleanliness and presentation at point-of-purchase
• Inventory accuracy and condition
• Plan-o-gram integrity and performance

Position Requirements:

• A valid un-restricted (other than for vision correction) driver’s license.
• High school diploma. Vocational training in construction skills and or inventory analysis helpful.
• Evidence of current and on-going vehicle insurance coverage.
• Good organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Selling, communication and interpersonal skills. Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal. Must demonstrate courtesy, diplomacy, tact, and a proven ability to foster relationships based on integrity and professionalism.
• Excellent product knowledge. Building products/materials industry sales experience and/or retail experience (especially home center or lumberyard experience) is helpful.
• Basic math skills.
• Self-motivation (aggressiveness), self-direction and ability to work independently.
• Ability to meet all the physical requirements
• Ability to use a Pocket PC (NHC), computer and company email within 30 days of position assignment, and ability to learn additional computer skills as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, bending or twisting - up to 60%
• Lifting 5 - 25 lbs. - up to 40%
• Lifting 35 - 50 lbs. - up to 20%
• Lifting 100 lbs. and over (with assistance) - up to 10%
• Pushing/pulling up to 25 lbs. - up to 40%

Additional Benefits:

• Car Allowance
• Mileage Reimbursement
• $2,000 sign-on bonus. Bonus to be paid out in 4 increments - (1) 30 days, (2) 90 days, (3) 180 days, (4) 12 months

For more information please visit our website at: www.novobp.com

NOVO Building Products/The Empire Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer M/F/D/V

Company Description

Novo Distribution/The Empire Company is a leading distributor of mouldings, stair parts, doors and specialty building products. Novo Distribution/The Empire Company has 7 distribution locations across the United States and is poised for further growth. We have a dynamic culture with our team members who are encouraged to contribute, change, grow and get rewarded accordingly.