Lumber Sales Assistant

BlueLinx • Portland, OR

2d • $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Lumber Sales Assistant – Disdero (A BlueLinx Company) Clackamas, OROn‑Site | Full‑TimeStarting Salary: $60,000 Are you a driven, people‑focused professional looking to grow your career in the building products industry? Disdero, a proud BlueLinx company, is seeking a dynamic Sales Assistant to join our Clackamas team. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, love supporting customers, and enjoy being part of a high‑performing sales team, this is the opportunity for you. As a Sales Assistant, you’ll play a critical role in supporting our Account Managers, delivering exceptional service to customers, and helping drive revenue growth.

Requirements

• 2+ years of sales or customer‑facing experience
• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
• Strong relationship‑building and customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills — both written and verbal
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Comfortable with basic accounting/mathematical concepts
• Strong data entry skills (10‑key, 50+ wpm)

Nice To Haves

• A background in building materials, construction, architectural sales, or related fields is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team by prospecting and qualifying new leads
• Prepare and submit quotes, orders, and customer documentation
• Manage inbound and outbound phone activity
• Assist Account Managers with projects, follow‑ups, and daily tasks
• Schedule customer meetings, presentations, and product discussions
• Create and deliver presentations showcasing Disdero’s product offerings
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date account information in our systems
• Track sales activities and follow up on leads, quotes, and open opportunities
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure a smooth sales process
• Send product samples, displays, and materials to customers
• Thrive in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment
• Participate in occasional travel as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary, benefits, and a company culture built on integrity, teamwork, and customer commitment
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees