Director, Sales & Marketing Business Development, Peachtree City, Georgia
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for
data and a drive to make an impact? As Director, Sales & Marketing Business Development, you’ll work closely with senior leadership across our Sales &
Marketing, Logistics, and Operational teams to shape and execute Interfor’s
sales strategy—leveraging insights from customers, markets, and operations to
drive margin growth and elevate customer service.
We’re looking for a
self-starter with a high level of curiosity, a sharp analytical mindset, and a
proven ability to identify and act on opportunities that deliver measurable
business value.
What You’ll Do
- Facilitate strategy development and planning across Sales & Marketing and Logistics group in alignment with operations to drive buy-in and translation of strategies to operational plans that capture value.
- Support management teams in developing their strategic thinking and approaches to the business.
- Facilitate alignment across regions, working with regional teams and national or regional customers to present our company as One Interfor.
- Define, implement and execute on business KPIs through strong communication both externally and internally driven by hard metrics, clear targets and strong governance.
- With analytical rigor, identify opportunities and threats with strong strategic responses.
- Work with SVP, Sales and Marketing on internal and external messaging and communication including overseeing corporate presentations for customers, management and the board of directors
- Lead strategic initiatives as required.
What You Offer
- 15+ years of experience working in a sales & marketing/business environment.
- Post-secondary education in business or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in developing strategies to maximize sales returns and margins.
- Detailed knowledge of North American forest products market both in terms of sales and logistics.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, influence without authority and drive change through the organization.
- Proven ability to build relationships with external stakeholders including customers or vendors and actively engage in aligning goals, objectives or strategies across companies.
- Strong communication skills with an ability to convey complex concepts and ideas in a clear and concise manner– the successful candidate should have excellent presentation skills and be able to weave inputs from multiple sources into a cohesive storyboard.
- Demonstrated change management skillset and ability to thrive in ambiguous situations.
- Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and foster ownership, innovation, and collaboration across business units.
- Ability to work at a senior level with excellent business acumen and leadership skills.
- Self-starter that is comfortable with sourcing, advocating, leading, and advancing strategic initiatives with teams and colleagues who do not necessarily report hierarchically to you.
- Ability to provide thought leadership with well-developed analytical and communication skills.
- Comfort and capability to work with customers at multiple levels in their organization, pursuing alignment & partnership between Interfor and our customers.
Who We Are
Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.
Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar
What We Offer
Interfor
builds value for our employees by providing a career where they can contribute,
grow, and prosper. We offer a competitive salary, based both on what you bring
to the role and benchmarked to market conditions. You’ll also get a competitive
benefits package including:
- Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Optional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
- HSA Medical Plan with Employer Match
- Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness)
- 401(k) Matching Plan
- Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Participation in our Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)
- Paid Vacation
- Employee Assistance Program
We want you to grow your career with Interfor. With our industry leading training programs and track record of promoting from within, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to ‘Start Here. Go Far.’ Check out our Employee Development Programs to learn more at www.interfor.com/careers.
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants offered a position must successfully complete a pre-employment drug test and background check. Interfor is an Equal Opportunity Employer building a capable, committed, diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual identity, gender, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.