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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.\nIf you have buying experience, industry expertise, and a passion for creating value for customers and suppliers, we want to hear from you!\nWhy BlueLinx?\n$70,000 - $80,000 + Bonus\nComprehensive Benefits Package\nMedical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Coverage\n401(k) with Company Match\nTuition Reimbursement\nLife Insurance\nGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) and 8 Company Holidays\nCareer Growth Opportunities with one of the nation's leading building products distributors\nWhat You'll Do:\nManage and grow a portfolio of lumber, panels, engineered wood, and other building material product categories\nDevelop and maintain strong relationships with customers, suppliers, mills, and distribution partners\nIdentify new business opportunities and support branch sales teams in driving revenue growth\nAnalyze market conditions, pricing trends, supply availability, and competitive activity to maximize profitability\nCollaborate with suppliers to negotiate costs, secure inventory, and develop strategic purchasing plans\nMonitor inventory levels, turns, and product performance to ensure optimal stock positioning\nDevelop pricing strategies that support margin goals while remaining competitive in the marketplace\nPartner with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Product Management teams to align inventory and customer demand\nProvide product expertise and market intelligence to support customer solutions and sales initiatives\nDrive product growth through effective forecasting, purchasing decisions, and supplier management\nResolve customer and supplier issues while maintaining exceptional service levels\nWhat We're Looking For:\n4+ years of experience in the building materials, lumber, wood products, wholesale distribution, or related industry\nStrong buying, purchasing, product management, or commodity management experience within lumber, panels, engineered wood, or other building products.\nKnowledge of building material markets, supplier networks, pricing strategies, inventory management, and margin optimization.\nExperience negotiating with vendors, suppliers, mills, or manufacturers.\nProven ability to analyze market trends and make data-driven purchasing and product decisions.\nStrong business acumen with an understanding of inventory turns, profitability, and supply chain management.\nExcellent relationship-building, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.\nBachelor's degree preferred; equivalent industry experience will be considered.\nOur Values: With every decision and action, we put people first, keep the future in mind, and work as a team toward shared progress:\n • Customer Centric • Respect • Collaboration • Integrity • Grit\nAbout Us:\nBlueLinx is one of America’s largest distributors of building products, with over 70,000 branded and private-label SKUs. 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