Product Sales Manager

BlueLinx • Minneapolis, MN

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About The Position

BlueLinx is seeking a Product Sales Manager to manage and grow lumber, panels, engineered wood, and other building material product categories. The role combines product management, purchasing, market analysis, inventory management, supplier relationships, and sales growth to support customer value and profitability. The manager works with customers, suppliers, mills, distribution partners, branch sales teams, and internal Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Product Management teams.

BlueLinx is one of America’s largest building products distributors, with more than 70,000 branded and private-label SKUs, over 2,000 associates, and customers across national, regional, and local dealers, specialty distributors, home centers, industrial, and manufactured housing markets. The stated salary range is $70,000–$80,000 plus bonus. Actual compensation depends on experience, qualifications, skills, geographic location, and other job-related considerations.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of experience in building materials, lumber, wood products, wholesale distribution, or a related industry.
• Strong buying, purchasing, product management, or commodity management experience with 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.
• Ability to analyze market trends and make data-driven purchasing and product decisions.
• Business acumen, including understanding of inventory turns, profitability, and supply chain management.
• Strong relationship-building, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of lumber, panels, engineered wood, and other building material product categories.
• Develop and maintain 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.
• Negotiate costs with suppliers, 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.
• Partner with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Product Management teams to align inventory with customer demand.
• Provide product expertise and market intelligence to support customer solutions and sales initiatives.
• Drive product growth through forecasting, purchasing decisions, and supplier management.
• Resolve customer and supplier issues while maintaining exceptional service levels.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off: 15 days, accruing from the first day.
• 8 paid company holidays per year.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Disability insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed