Lumber Product Sales Specialist

Wurth Wood Group

Lumber Product Sales Specialist responsible for sales growth and customer relationship management in Alabama. Focusing on retail lumber yard accounts and product promotions.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing retail lumber yard accounts and driving sales growth through effective territory management and customer engagement. Proficient in developing strategies that enhance customer relationships and expand product offerings in the building materials industry.

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Sales Account ManagementBuilding Products ExperienceCustomer Relationship DevelopmentMarket Trend AnalysisStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Sales ReportingInventory ManagementProduct PromotionTerritory Growth StrategyCustomer Demonstrations

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsResiliencyPersistenceIndependent Work

Industry Keywords

LumberMillworkBuilding MaterialsRetail Lumber YardsContractor-Focused Customers

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and grow existing retail lumber yard accounts throughout the assigned territory.
Promote and sell lumber, sheet goods, siding, outdoor living products, and related building materials.
Identify opportunities to increase customer inventory commitments and expand product offerings.
Conduct regular in-person sales calls with customer stakeholders including: Sales Representatives, Sales Coordinators, Purchasing Managers, Branch Managers.
Present new products, programs, and promotional opportunities to customers.
Participate in contractor events, customer demonstrations, and industry functions.
Collaborate with Purchasing, Inside Sales, and other internal teams to deliver exceptional customer support.
Develop territory growth strategies that drive both sales volume and margin performance.
Monitor market conditions, competitive activity, and customer trends.
Maintain accurate account activity and sales reporting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of sales, account management, building products, lumber, millwork, distribution, or related industry experience.
Experience calling on retail lumber yards, dealers, building material suppliers, or contractor-focused customers.
Competitive mindset.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of resiliency and persistence.
Ability to work independently and manage a territory effectively.
Strong organizational and follow-up skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vehicle reimbursement through Motus (base vehicle allowance plus mileage reimbursement)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with Company Matching Program
Paid Time Off and Holidays
Opportunity for career growth within the Würth organization