Inside Sales - Millwork

Doug Ashy Building Materials; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; 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, a Louisiana-based family-owned company, is seeking a Full-time Inside Sales Representative in our Millwork Department. You will help contractors, builders, and homeowners select doors, windows, moldings, trim, and related hardware, while interpreting blueprints and preparing quotes.

You’ll process orders, manage special millwork requests, and maintain showroom standards. The role emphasizes strong customer service and collaboration with outside sales to build

Qualifications

• Strong customer service mindset with trust-building ability.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication.
• Ability to read blueprints, construction drawings (preferred).
• Basic math for dimensions and quantities.
• Proficiency with computers; learn POS, estimating, inventory systems.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Prior millwork, door & window, lumberyard, or building materials sales preferred.
• Previous sales or retail experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and perform light physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in person and by phone with a professional, helpful approach.
• Assist contractors, builders, and homeowners with millwork products and hardware.
• Interpret plans to generate accurate take-offs and material lists.
• Prepare quotes and estimates with pricing aligned to project specs.
• Process orders from quote to delivery; coordinate with vendors and internal teams.
• Handle special orders and custom millwork; ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date product knowledge and showroom standards.
• Collaborate with outside sales to support jobsite needs and relationships.
• Monitor inventory and communicate shortages or discrepancies.
• Support cross-training and assist other departments as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Blueprints reading

Math skills

Computer skills

Organization

Sales experience

Physical tasks

Showroom environment

Tools

Point-of-sale systems

Estimating software

Inventory systems

Job description

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 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.
• 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, 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.

Benefits

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.