Counter Sales/Customer Service

Looking for More Than Just Another Sales Job?

If you're the type of person who enjoys building relationships, helping customers solve problems, and becoming the person they trust and ask for by name, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Ashby Lumber has been serving contractors, builders, remodelers, and homeowners throughout the Bay Area for generations. We're a family-owned company built on relationships, service, and a commitment to doing things the right way.

We're looking for a Counter Sales Representative who enjoys working with people, takes pride in providing exceptional service, and wants to build a long-term career with a respected industry leader.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You Are:

• A relationship-builder who enjoys connecting with customers.
• Friendly, professional, and an excellent communicator.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Self-motivated and dependable.
• A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
• Adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced setting.

What You'll Bring:

• 2+ years of sales or customer service experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience building and maintaining customer relationships.
• Building materials, lumber, hardware, construction, or contractor sales experience preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus.
• Experience with estimates, order entry, and customer follow-up is highly valued.

In This Role, You'll:

• Build lasting relationships with contractors, builders, and homeowners.
• Help customers find the right products and solutions for their projects.
• Prepare estimates, process orders, and coordinate special orders.
• Follow up on quotes and opportunities to help customers complete their projects.
• Work closely with purchasing, dispatch, yard, and accounting teams.
• Continue developing your product knowledge and industry expertise.

Why People Stay at Ashby Lumber:

• Family-owned company with a strong reputation throughout the Bay Area.
• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts.
• Opportunities for growth and career development.
• Stable company with long-tenured employees and a team-first culture.

Industry Experience We Love To See:

Candidates with experience in:

• Lumber Yards.
• Building Materials.
• Building Supply.
• Hardware Stores.
• Construction Sales.
• Contractor Sales.
• Inside Sales.
• Counter Sales.
• Customer Service.

Whether you've worked for a lumber yard, building supplier, hardware retailer, or contractor-focused business, we'd love to hear from you.

Join a company where relationships matter, customers know your name, and your work makes a difference every day.

Apply today!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sit/stand for 8 hours per day.
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able to push/pull 50 lbs.
• Horizontal reaching is required.
• All mobility motions are required (standing, walking, sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing).
• Limited range of motion and physical activity occurring randomly for 8 or more hours per day.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your Supervisor, the General Managers, or the Owners.

You will be evaluated based on your performance of the objectives, duties, and responsibilities listed in this job description, the accomplishment of other assigned tasks, and adherence to Ashby Lumber’s Policies as outlined in the Employee Manual. Your supervisor or the Manager has the right to revise this job description at any time.

This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or Ashby Lumber may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

About Ashby Lumber Company:

Ashby Lumber serves the entire Bay Area from locations in Berkeley and Concord. We supply contractors and homeowners with everything needed for residential and commercial remodeling, rebuilding, and renovation such as lumber, tools and hardware, doors, windows, paint, faucets, sinks, and toilets.