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Inside Sales

Building Gurus

Jordan, MN 55352 • 9/17/2026

Job Description

Job Description

Inside Sales – Building Materials & Lumber
Southwest Twin Cities Metro, MN

Looking to trade the one call close environment OR the weekend shifts at the big-box store for a desk, an 8-5 schedule, and the chance to become the local expert people trust?

This is your opportunity to join a growing, family-owned lumberyard where your knowledge of whathomeowners and DIY'ers will need to build a yard shed or re-side their house isn't just niceit's essential to the success of their project.

Does This Sound Like You?

  • Patient problem-solver who enjoys helping DIYers work find the right materials
  • Naturally curious and confident in asking clarifying questions to ensure you understand the project
  • Outgoing and friendly, a strong verbal and written communicator who can talk intelligently about construction and building materials

The Experience We'd Love To See:

  • Solid understanding of residential construction basics (sheds, garages, roofing, siding)
  • Experience selling lumber, roofing, siding, in-home, at a lumberyard or at home improvement or big box retailer
  • Ability to quickly calculate material needs based on a project definition
  • Past success in a sales, department manager, or project manager role related to residential construction or remodeling
  • Past knowledge of and experience with planning remodeling projects is strongly preferred

What You'll Get To Do:

  • Guide walk-in and repeat customers through project planning and material selection
  • Build trust as the go-to resource for construction projects for homeowners, house flippers, and DIY'ers
  • When not supporting your homeowner and DIY Customer base, support the lumberyards pro customer base projects.
  • Grow your product knowledge across multiple categories, not just one specialty
  • Work in a true Inside Sales roleat a desk with a computer, not standing at a counter all day - but being there to serve walk-in or call in customers

Why You Want This Job:

  • Tired of “order taking”? Here, we want you to be curious and ensure your customer has everything they need to complete their project.
  • Step away from a volatile retail schedule chaosenjoy a M-F, 8-5 schedule.
  • Face the challenge of guiding homeowners through DIY projectsand the reward of helping them succeed
  • Escape the big-box grind while keeping your evenings free for time with family and friends
  • Be part of a busy, growing yard when many in the industry are slowing down
  • Join a team that values humor, hard work, and yes - construction and building materials

This Position Offers:

  • Competitive compensation, based on experience and expectations. We don't expect you to take a pay cut to take this job.
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
  • 401 K with Company Match
  • A desk - you're not just standing at the counter waiting for people to walk in.
  • Supportive, family-oriented culture with flexibility as needed

Interested in learning more? Please apply now.

All applications and conversations are confidential.

About Building Gurus - Building Gurus is the leading engaged executive search firm for building product manufacturers and distributors. We work with industry leaders and up and coming organizations to find and hire the best available talent in the industry. Our founder Rikka Brandon is a recognized recruiting, hiring, and retention expert in the nation for the building products industry.

You can learn more at www.BuildingGurus.com

If this role isn't the right for you, but you're a building products professional please register with us confidentially at buildinggurus.com/register.

You can connect with Rikka on LinkedIn and Follow Building Gurus on LinkedIn.



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