Top 190 Preferred materials Jobs in Columbus

Counter Sales Representative - Lumber and Building Materials
S&L Lumber - 5th Avenue and Linworth Locations —Columbus, OH
- $50,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Paid training
- Health savings account
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Graphic Production Artist
Proteam Solutions Inc. —Reynoldsburg, OH
- $33 - $39 an hour
- Contract
- Mid-level
- Office
- In-person
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Part-Time ReStore Team Member - Westerville Rd
Habitat for Humanity MidOhio —Columbus, OH
- From $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Clean driving record
- Merchandising
- English
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Truck Loader
MAKIA FREIGHT INC —Columbus, OH
- $25.20 - $30.30 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Forklift
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Warehouse General Utility - 12-Hour Night Shift
Abbott Laboratories —Columbus, OH
- $19.05 - $38.15 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- Forklift
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Retail Store Sales Associate
Blick Art Materials —Columbus, OH
- $15.75 - $16.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Inventory management
- Merchandising
- High school diploma or GED
- Profit sharing
- 401(k)
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Warehouse Associate
The Macomb Group —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Maintenance
- Forklift
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Warehouse Worker (Day Shift - Equipment Operator)
Cardinal Health —Grove City, OH
- $20.10 an hour
- Overtime
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Driving
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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12d
Warehouse Associate
York Design Group —Columbus, OH
- Overtime
- Basic math
- English
- Forklift
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Chemical Operator - Night Shift
Capital Resin Corp —Columbus, OH
- $25 - $29 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Continuous improvement
Material Testing Technician
Prime AE Group Inc —Columbus, OH
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Construction site
- Basic math
- No experience needed
9d
Manager, Warehouse (Night Shift) - SYGMA - US
The Sygma Network —Columbus, OH
- $66,100 - $99,100 a year
- Night shift
- 5 years
- Basic math
- English
Overages, Shortages & Damages Clerk
Old Dominion Freight Line —Columbus, OH
- $20.97 - $25.95 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Stocker
West Olentangy Grocery Outlet —Columbus, OH
- $13 - $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Heavy lifting
- Merchandising
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Carpenter - Commercial Construction
Ascension Construction Solutions —Columbus, OH
- $22 - $38 an hour
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- Background check
- Construction site
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Roofing Sales Representative
JBL Roofing & Construction —Lewis Center, OH
- $80,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- No background check
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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Landscape Crew Leader - $2,000 Sign on Bonus!
Environmental Management Inc —Plain City, OH
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Customer service
- Heavy equipment operation
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12d
Windows and Doors Field Service Technician
Cornerstone Building Brands —Columbus, OH
- $22 an hour
- Online Application
- 18 years or older
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Commercial Roofer
ASI —Plain City, OH
- $27 - $32 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- OSHA
- Construction site
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Paint/Assembly Supervisor - 1st shift
Mettler Toledo —Worthington, OH
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Analysis skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance

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Counter Sales Representative - Lumber and Building Materials

S&L Lumber - 5th Avenue and Linworth Locations
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $75,000 a year

Benefits

Paid training
Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Professional development assistance
Opportunities for advancement
Life insurance
Referral program
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Computer operation
Customer service
Computer literacy
Residential home framing
High school diploma or GED
Driver's License
Construction experience
Technical Proficiency

Full Job Description

S&L Lumber is a leading supplier of building materials serving Central Ohio's professional contractors, builders, remodelers, and homeowners. We are seeking motivated, ambitious, and personable individuals to join our sales team.

This position offers a unique career path, beginning in Counter Sales where you will develop extensive product knowledge, customer relationship skills, and industry expertise. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to advance into an Outside Sales role, managing customer accounts, developing new business, and driving sales growth throughout our market area.

If you enjoy working with people, solving problems, and building long-term customer relationships while pursuing a rewarding sales career, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

The Counter Sales Representative serves as the primary point of contact for customers purchasing lumber, building materials, hardware, windows, doors, and related construction products. This position focuses on providing exceptional customer service, accurate order entry, product recommendations, and relationship building with contractors, builders, and homeowners.

This role is designed as a developmental pathway into an Outside Sales Representative position. Successful candidates will gain product knowledge, estimating experience, customer relationship management skills, and sales training necessary to transition into outside sales opportunities.

Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesCustomer Service & Sales

Greet customers promptly and professionally.
Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate products and solutions.
Develop and maintain relationships with contractors, builders, remodelers, and homeowners.
Prepare accurate quotes, estimates, and sales orders.
Process sales transactions and customer payments.
Answer incoming phone calls and respond to customer inquiries.
Follow up on open quotes to convert opportunities into sales.
Assist customers in resolving product, delivery, and service concerns.

Product Knowledge & Technical Support

Maintain strong knowledge of lumber, building materials, engineered wood products, trusses, hardware, doors, windows, siding, roofing, and related products.
Interpret construction plans, takeoffs, and material lists when applicable.
Assist customers with product selection based on project requirements and budget.
Stay current on new products, promotions, and industry trends.

Order Management

Enter and process customer orders accurately within the company ERP/POS system.
Coordinate with purchasing, yard operations, dispatch, and delivery teams to ensure timely fulfillment.
Monitor order status and proactively communicate updates to customers.
Resolve order discrepancies and returns professionally.

Business Development

Identify opportunities to increase sales and expand customer relationships.
Maintain regular contact with assigned accounts and prospective customers.
Participate in contractor events, trade shows, and customer appreciation activities.
Assist outside sales representatives with account management and project follow-up.

Career Development Toward Outside Sales

Complete company sales training and product education programs.
Learn jobsite sales techniques and account management strategies.
Participate in customer visits and ride-alongs with outside sales representatives.
Develop estimating and project management skills.
Build a customer portfolio that can transition into an outside sales territory.

QualificationsRequired

High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong customer service and communication skills.
Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn sales software.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
Valid driver's license.

Preferred

Previous experience in lumber, building materials, construction, hardware, or related industries.
Knowledge of residential and commercial construction practices.
Experience reading blueprints and construction drawings.
Prior sales or estimating experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Sales-oriented mindset with a desire to grow business.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to learn technical product information quickly.
Self-motivated with a desire for career advancement.
Professional appearance and customer-focused attitude.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the sales floor and lumber yard.
Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to inspect products and jobsite materials as needed.

Career Progression Opportunity

This position is intended to develop future Outside Sales Representatives. Employees demonstrating strong sales performance, product knowledge, customer relationship skills, and business development ability may be considered for promotion to Outside Sales Representative positions, where responsibilities include territory management, contractor account development, jobsite visits, estimating support, and revenue growth.

Typical Career Path

Counter Sales Representative → Senior Counter Sales Representative → Inside Sales / Estimator → Outside Sales Representative

Success Metrics

Sales growth and quote conversion rates
Customer retention and satisfaction
Product knowledge development
Accuracy of orders and quotes
New account generation
Readiness for outside sales responsibilities

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Paid training
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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preferred materials jobs in columbus

Counter Sales Representative - Lumber and Building Materials

Graphic Production Artist

Part-Time ReStore Team Member - Westerville Rd

Truck Loader

Warehouse General Utility - 12-Hour Night Shift

Retail Store Sales Associate

Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Worker (Day Shift - Equipment Operator)

Warehouse Associate

Chemical Operator - Night Shift

Material Testing Technician

Manager, Warehouse (Night Shift) - SYGMA - US

Overages, Shortages & Damages Clerk

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Carpenter - Commercial Construction

Roofing Sales Representative

Landscape Crew Leader - $2,000 Sign on Bonus!

Windows and Doors Field Service Technician

Commercial Roofer

Paint/Assembly Supervisor - 1st shift

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