Key Accounts Specialist: Trusses & Wall Panels

Builders FirstSource; Wadena (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Builders FirstSource in Minnesota is seeking a Component Account Representative to support customers and coordinate across Sales, Design, and Production with a focus on truss and wall panel projects. You will manage project timelines, estimates, and field support while ensuring clear communication among all stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in component design and manufacturing, strong blueprint reading skills, and experience with Mitek or Alpine software; exceptional organization

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in component design and manufacturing.
• Proficiency reading blueprints, construction drawings, and project specifications.
• Working knowledge of Mitek preferred; Alpine experience is acceptable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across departments and customers.
• Excellent organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with Sales, Design, Production, and Shipping departments to ensure timely and accurate project execution.
• Manage project schedules, monitor progress, and proactively communicate updates or changes to customers and internal teams.
• Review and interpret construction blueprints and architectural plans to ensure project alignment with customer expectations.
• Support estimating by gathering project details, confirming scope, and collaborating with design teams on accurate takeoffs.
• Assist with scheduling deliveries and coordinating field support as needed.
• Provide clear, consistent communication between the customer and internal departments to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.
• Track project status and maintain records in internal systems to ensure alignment with workflow and production goals.
• Work closely with design teams using Mitek (preferred) or Alpine software to understand component design and provide feedback or clarification to customers.
• Participate in meetings or site visits as needed to support customer relationships and ensure quality expectations are met.
• Maintain a high level of product knowledge related to trusses, wall panels, and construction practices to effectively support both internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Component design

Blueprint reading

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Mitek software

Alpine software

Job description

Builders FirstSource in Minnesota is seeking a Component Account Representative to support customers and coordinate across Sales, Design, and Production with a focus on truss and wall panel projects. You will manage project timelines, estimates, and field support while ensuring clear communication among all stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in component design and manufacturing, strong blueprint reading skills, and experience with Mitek or Alpine software; exceptional organization