Assistant Manager, Lumber & Building Materials

Four Seasons Talent Partners; Clear Lake (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodford Lumber & Home in Clear Lake, Iowa is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our team. This role blends sales, estimating, customer projects, product selection, inventory, purchasing, and day-to-day operations with a hands-on leadership approach.

You will work directly with contractors and homeowners to understand needs, develop estimates, prepare material take-offs, provide quotes, and help keep margins healthy while mentoring staff and ensuring an exceptional customer experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in lumber, building materials, construction, or a related industry.
• Ability to read plans/blueprints and develop material take-offs and estimates.
• Strong communication, listening, relationship-building, and customer service skills.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with willingness to learn and grow into greater responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with contractors, homeowners, and customers to understand needs, develop estimates, prepare material take-offs, and provide accurate quotes.
• Help oversee daily operations, support employees, and step into a leadership role when the Manager is unavailable.
• Assist with product selection, purchasing, inventory management, order fulfillment, pricing, and maintaining appropriate margins.
• Build strong relationships with customers, vendors, and team members while resolving issues and ensuring an exceptional customer experience.

Skills

Lumber industry experience

Estimating

Customer service

Leadership

Job description

Woodford Lumber & Home in Clear Lake, Iowa is seeking an Assistant Manager to join our team. This role blends sales, estimating, customer projects, product selection, inventory, purchasing, and day-to-day operations with a hands-on leadership approach.

You will work directly with contractors and homeowners to understand needs, develop estimates, prepare material take-offs, provide quotes, and help keep margins healthy while mentoring staff and ensuring an exceptional customer experience.