Inside Commercial Sales - Millwork

Doug Ashy Building Materials; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Health & Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job Stability & Team Environment

Job summary

Doug Ashy Building Materials is hiring an Inside Commercial Sales Representative for the Millwork Department in Covington, LA. The role focuses on selling millwork products to contractors, builders, and homeowners, with emphasis on commercial applications.

You will interpret plans, prepare quotes, and coordinate orders, while maintaining product knowledge and strong customer relationships to grow repeat business. This is a full‑time, on‑site position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service mindset and ability to build trust.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read blueprints and construction drawings.
• Basic math and quantity calculations.
• Experience with millwork, doors/windows, or building materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in person and over the phone with a professional, knowledgeable, and solution‑focused approach.
• Assist contractors, builders, and homeowners with selecting millwork products including interior and exterior doors, windows, moldings, trim, stair parts, columns, and related hardware with a focus on commercial applications.
• Interpret building plans, blueprints, and specifications to generate accurate take‑offs and material lists.
• Prepare detailed quotes and estimates, ensuring pricing accuracy and alignment with project specifications.
• Process customer orders accurately from quote through delivery, coordinating closely with vendors and internal teams.
• Maintain an organized showroom and assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Blueprints reading

Basic math

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Sales experience

Tools

POS systems

Estimating software

Inventory systems

Job description

Doug Ashy Building Materials is a company that has a reputation for giving customers opportunities to build a foundation for their homes and businesses alike. However, it is also a company that provides employees the opportunities to build a foundation for their careers. We take pride in our employees and know they are the backbones of our organization.

The goal of our HR Building Team is to assist in providing a great place to work and make certain the employees know they are a part of our family. The opportunities for growth are endless!

At Doug Ashy Building Materials, we’ve been helping Louisiana build from the ground up homes, businesses, and careers alike. Founded right here in Louisiana, we’re a proudly local company built on a strong foundation of service, reliability, and community.

We supply quality materials for projects big and small—serving contractors, builders, and everyday customers with the same trusted expertise and down-to‑earth service. But what truly sets us apart? Our people. Our team is the heart of our operation, and we treat every employee like family, because around here, they are.

We are dedicated to making Doug Ashy not just a great place to work, but a place to grow. We’re here to support every team member’s journey with the tools and opportunities to build something meaningful, whether that’s a career path, a skill set, or just a solid day’s work.

At Doug Ashy, we don’t just supply building materials, we build strong foundations that last.

Now hiring: Full‑time Inside Commercial Sales Representative in our Millwork Department at Doug Ashy Building Materials. Apply today and join a team you can build a future with.

What You’ll Do

• Greet customers in person and over the phone with a professional, knowledgeable, and solution‑focused approach.
• Assist contractors, builders, and homeowners with selecting millwork products including interior and exterior doors, windows, moldings, trim, stair parts, columns, and related hardware with a focus on commercial applications.
• Interpret building plans, blueprints, and specifications to generate accurate take‑offs and material lists.
• Prepare detailed quotes and estimates, ensuring pricing accuracy and alignment with project specifications.
• Process customer orders accurately from quote through delivery, coordinating closely with vendors and internal teams.
• Manage special orders and custom millwork requests, following up to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Maintain strong product knowledge of millwork lines, manufacturer offerings, and installation best practices.
• Collaborate with outside sales representatives to support jobsite needs and strengthen customer relationships.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate shortages, damages, or discrepancies to management.
• Maintain an organized, professional showroom and work area that reflects Doug Ashy’s standards.
• Proactively identify sales opportunities and build lasting customer relationships to grow repeat business.
• Support cross‑training efforts and assist other departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the manager to support the success of the team and business.

Requirements

• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build trust and long‑term relationships.
• Clear and professional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, commercial & construction drawings, and project specifications (preferred).
• Basic math skills for calculating dimensions, square footage, and material quantities.
• Proficiency with computers and ability to learn point‑of‑sale, estimating, and inventory systems.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Prior millwork, door & window, lumberyard, or building materials experience preferred.
• Previous sales, retail, or construction‑related experience preferred.
• Ability to occasionally lift and move up to 25 pounds and perform light physical tasks such as bending, reaching, and organizing materials or displays.
• Comfortable working in a showroom/office environment with periodic warehouse interaction.
• Familiar with hollow metal, store front, related hardware, and fire codes where applicable.

Benefits You Can Count On

At Doug Ashy, we take care of our people—plain and simple. When you join our team, here’s what you get:

• Retirement Plan with Company Match – Helping you build a solid future.
• Health & Dental Insurance – Coverage that keeps you and your family protected.
• Paid Time Off – Earn time to relax, recharge, or take care of what matters.
• Employee Discounts – Save on the materials and products you use most.
• Job Stability & Team Environment – We’re family‑owned and here for the long haul.

1815 North Columbia Street, Covington,LA 70433