Specialty Building Products is currently looking for a Visual Market Trainee to join our VALUES based organization. The Visual Market Trainee supports marketing and merchandising efforts by helping create sample boards that showcase our lumber products.
The Visual Market Trainee works closely with sales, product management, and customer service, this team member will help assemble visually appealing displays that highlight product features and support business objectives. The role offers hands-on learning opportunities in graphic design, marketing, and visual merchandising while encouraging collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in Sample Board Creation:
- Support the development and assembly of sample boards featuring our diverse range of lumber products.
- Learn how to select and arrange materials to create visually appealing displays that effectively showcase product attributes.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Work collaboratively with team members across departments, including sales, product management, and customer service, to support marketing initiatives and business objectives.
- Communicate effectively and contribute ideas to brainstorming sessions and team meetings.
- Training and Development:
- Take advantage of learning opportunities provided by the company to develop skills in graphic design, marketing principles, and visual merchandising techniques.
- Proactively seek feedback and strive for continuous improvement in your work.
Qualifications:
- Enthusiasm for design, marketing, and visual storytelling.
- Strong creativity and attention to detail.
- Basic knowledge of graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, CorelDraw).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Interest in the lumber and millwork industry and eagerness to learn about different types of wood products.
- Regular attendance is vital for maintaining productivity, meeting deadlines, and achieving organizational goals.
- Expected to arrive promptly at designated start times; this includes arriving at work, meetings, and other scheduled events on time.
Specialty Building Products is the leading distributor of specialty building products in North America. SBP operates under the brands U.S. LUMBER, Alexandria Moulding, REEB Millwork, DW Distribution, Millwork Sales, Amerhart and OrePac. We serve in all 50 states in the U.S. and 8 provinces in Canada from over 61 locations. Here at SBP we are a people first organization, our team is built upon strong culture and standards for success. We value your perspective and want to learn more about you with a commitment to laying the foundation for you to build a successful career with us. Join us and EVOLVE your future at Specialty Building Products!
Being a part of SBP you will be eligible for many benefits. Full-Time benefits would include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision given on the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- Company-Paid Life Insurance & Disability
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Company-Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays & Floating Holidays
- PLUS ADDITIONAL PERKS!
We are proud to have the best team in our industry. We have experienced a tremendous amount of growth as a company. This growth has served not only our customer base but has also provided significant opportunities for advancement amongst our employees.
*Please be careful about scam recruitment. Specialty Building Products would never send any candidate a check or instructions to deposit funds in a bank account in connection with the interview or hiring process.
Specialty Building Products is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy of Specialty Building Products not to discriminate in hiring and employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, military status, genetic information, or other protected class status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
