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Company Overview

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company serving the commercial and residential construction markets across United States and Canada. In conjunction with Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), a premier provider of commercial door, frame, and hardware solutions, FBM supports a broad range of construction and architectural projects nationwide.

Together, FBM and UDHG’s 8,000+ Team Members are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and employee development. By combining scale, specialty expertise, and a customer-first mindset, we deliver high-quality products and services to contractors, builders, and project teams across diverse markets. As the organization continues to grow and evolve, we are investing in strong, forward-thinking talent to support our long-term success.

Overview

Position Overview

At Foundation Building Materials (FBM), the Complementary Specialist is responsible for driving profitable sales growth across Fastening, Tools, and Consumable product categories.

This role partners closely with field sales teams, product management, and strategic vendors to identify opportunity gaps, develop targeted sales initiatives, and increase attachment rates of complementary products. Acting as both a product and commercial specialist, the Complementary Specialist supports key accounts, enables sales teams, and executes category-focused strategies that expand wallet share and deliver measurable growth.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Key Responsibilities Sales Growth & Strategy

Drive revenue growth across Fastening, Tools, and Consumables through increased attachment rates and category penetration
Identify high-impact sales opportunities using customer data, margin analysis, and category insights
Develop and execute account-level strategies to expand complementary product share

Cross – Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with Product Managers on assortment, pricing, promotions, and go-to-market strategies
Act as the primary liaison with vendor partners to drive joint initiatives and pipeline growth
Provide insights and recommendations to leadership to close performance gaps and outperform plan

Customer & Market Impact

Strengthen key account relationships by positioning FBM as a value-driven solutions partner
Increase customer wallet share through bundled and complementary product offerings
Track and measure initiative performance, adjusting strategies to maximize ROI

Additional Responsibilities & Miscellaneous

Perform other duties as assigned to support sales and corporate objectives

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in B2B sales, category management, product specialization, or commercial strategy
Demonstrated success driving revenue growth, attachment rates, or category expansion
Strong knowledge of Fasteners, Tools, and/or Industrial Consumables preferred
Proven ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority
Experience executing sales campaigns, promotions, or vendor-sponsored initiatives
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies
Excellent communication skills with the ability to train and influence at all levels
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment
Willingness to travel to support sales teams, key accounts, and vendor engagements
Proficiency with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Dynamics)

Compensation and Benefits

Reports ToVP of Complementary Sales CompensationThe listed pay range reflects the expected base rate for this position. Within the range, individual pay may vary based on experience, qualifications, and work location within state. This is a full-time position with competitive pay and benefits.

Base: $90,000 - $125,000 per year
Bonus: xx% Target Bonus
Total Compensation (Base + Bonus): The successful candidate could reasonably expect a Total Compensation Package in the range of $xx,xxx - $xx,xxx
Equity: This role is not eligible for equity opportunities, awards or grants.

BenefitsAt FBM, we’re committed to supporting our employees both personally and professionally. We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to help you thrive inside and outside of work. Our excellent package includes:

Medical
Dental
Vision
HSA/ FSA plans
Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Critical illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Coverage
Legal Insurance Plan
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Generous 401(k) plan with company match

Statements

Equal Opportunity Employer

Foundation Building Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources at Talent@myfbm.com.

Posting Period

This job will be posted for at least 5 days, starting on the initial post date reflected above.

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