Product Sales Manager
Minneapolis, MN, United StatesYesterday
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- Location
- Minneapolis, MN, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 4–7 yrs
- Function
- Sales & Solutions
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- Yesterday
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inventory managementmarket analysispricing strategyproduct managementsupplier managementsupply chain managementvendor management
About the role
Product Manager - Lumber & Building Materials
Build Your Career with BlueLinx as a Product Sales Manager - Lumber & Building Materials
Are 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 + Bonus
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Company Holidays
Career 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 categories
Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, mills, and distribution partners
Identify new business opportunities and support branch sales teams in driving revenue growth
Analyze market conditions, pricing trends, supply availability, and competitive activity to maximize profitability
Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate costs, secure inventory, and develop strategic purchasing plans
Monitor inventory levels, turns, and product performance to ensure optimal stock positioning
Develop pricing strategies that support margin goals while remaining competitive in the marketplace
Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Product Management teams to align inventory and customer demand
Provide product expertise and market intelligence to support customer solutions and sales initiatives
Drive product growth through effective forecasting, purchasing decisions, and supplier management
Resolve 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 industry
Strong 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:
• Customer Centric • Respect • Collaboration • Integrity • Grit
About Us:
BlueLinx is one of America’s largest distributors of building products, with over 70,000 branded and private-label SKUs. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, we have over 2,000 associates and distribute our comprehensive range of structural and specialty products to approximately 15,000 national, regional, and local dealers, as well as specialty distributors, national home centers, industrial, and manufactured housing customers.
The salary range provided is a good faith estimate based on the position requirements and market data. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and other job-related considerations. BlueLinx also offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month, 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day, and 8 paid holidays per year.
To report any issues with this job posting, please contact talent@bluelinxco.com
#LI-AH1
Build Your Career with BlueLinx as a Product Sales Manager - Lumber & Building Materials
Are 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 + Bonus
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage
401(k) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Life Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Company Holidays
Career 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 categories
Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, mills, and distribution partners
Identify new business opportunities and support branch sales teams in driving revenue growth
Analyze market conditions, pricing trends, supply availability, and competitive activity to maximize profitability
Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate costs, secure inventory, and develop strategic purchasing plans
Monitor inventory levels, turns, and product performance to ensure optimal stock positioning
Develop pricing strategies that support margin goals while remaining competitive in the marketplace
Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Product Management teams to align inventory and customer demand
Provide product expertise and market intelligence to support customer solutions and sales initiatives
Drive product growth through effective forecasting, purchasing decisions, and supplier management
Resolve 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 industry
Strong 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:
• Customer Centric • Respect • Collaboration • Integrity • Grit
About Us:
BlueLinx is one of America’s largest distributors of building products, with over 70,000 branded and private-label SKUs. Headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, we have over 2,000 associates and distribute our comprehensive range of structural and specialty products to approximately 15,000 national, regional, and local dealers, as well as specialty distributors, national home centers, industrial, and manufactured housing customers.
The salary range provided is a good faith estimate based on the position requirements and market data. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and other job-related considerations. BlueLinx also offers a comprehensive benefits package including health care, dental, vision, life and disability insurance starting the first day of the month, 15 days of paid time off that start accruing your first day, and 8 paid holidays per year.
To report any issues with this job posting, please contact talent@bluelinxco.com
#LI-AH1