Product Manager- Lumber & Building MaterialsBuild Your Career with BlueLinx as a Product Sales Manager- Lumber & Building MaterialsAre you an experienced building materials professional with a strong background in lumber, wood products, purchasing, and product management? BlueLinx is seeking a knowledgeable and driven Product Sales Manager to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who understands the building products industry, market trends, supplier relationships, and inventory management, while also possessing the ability to drive sales growth and profitability.If you have buying experience, industry expertise, and a passion for creating value for customers and suppliers, we want to hear from you!Why BlueLinx?
$70,000 - $80,000 + BonusComprehensive Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage401(k) with Company MatchTuition ReimbursementLife Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Company HolidaysCareer Growth Opportunities with one of the nation's leading building products distributors
What You'll Do:
Manage and grow a portfolio of lumber, panels, engineered wood, and other building material product categoriesDevelop and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, mills, and distribution partnersIdentify new business opportunities and support branch sales teams in driving revenue growthAnalyze market conditions, pricing trends, supply availability, and competitive activity to maximize profitabilityCollaborate with suppliers to negotiate costs, secure inventory, and develop strategic purchasing plansMonitor inventory levels, turns, and product performance to ensure optimal stock positioningDevelop pricing strategies that support margin goals while remaining competitive in the marketplacePartner with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Product Management teams to align inventory and customer demandProvide product expertise and market intelligence to support customer solutions and sales initiativesDrive product growth through effective forecasting, purchasing decisions, and supplier managementResolve customer and supplier issues while maintaining exceptional service levels
What We're Looking For:
4+ years of experience in the building materials, lumber, wood products, wholesale distribution, or related industryStrong buying, purchasing, product management, or commodity management experience within lumber, panels, engineered wood, or other building products.Knowledge of building material markets, supplier networks, pricing strategies, inventory management, and margin optimization.Experience negotiating with vendors, suppliers, mills, or manufacturers.Proven ability to analyze market trends and make data-driven purchasing and product decisions.Strong business acumen with an understanding of inventory turns, profitability, and supply chain management.Excellent relationship-building, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.
Our Values: With every decision and action, we put people first, keep the future in mind, and work as a team toward shared progress:
| Location | Maple Grove, MN |
| Salary | $70,000–$80,000 Per Year |
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