Benefits:
- Locally owned and operated
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Employee discounts
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
Project Sales & Design Specialist – Lumber Division
Location: Tinklenberg Lumber & Hardware of Edgerton, Inc.
– Edgerton, MN
Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM (schedule to be finalized)
1 Saturday per month required
Job Summary:
Tinklenberg Lumber & Hardware is seeking a driven and customer-focused
Project Sales & Design Specialist to join our Lumber Division.
This is a full-time, in-person role designed for someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and helping customers bring their residential, agricultural, and commercial projects to life.
You’ll be part of a collaborative team that guides customers from initial vision through project completion—providing expert support with design ideas, accurate estimates, and top-tier service.
Your work will span from handling walk-in counter sales and processing deliveries to meeting with homeowners and contractors to create thoughtful designs and competitive quotes.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Sales & Design Specialist Responsibilities:
- Provide design guidance for residential, agricultural, and commercial builds that aligns with customer needs, budget, and style preferences.
- Meet with customers in-office and on-site to understand their goals for remodeling, new construction, or custom projects.
- Develop initial design concepts, sketches, or layouts to help customers visualize their project.
- Create accurate and detailed quotes using current market pricing and available products.
- Prepare and present CAD drawings, 3D renderings, or other design tools to communicate project details.
- Manage and track special orders to ensure accuracy, availability, and timely delivery.
- Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and internal teams to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
- Guide customers through each step of the project, from first consultation to final completion, ensuring excellent communication and follow-through.
- Monitor project progress, address challenges as they arise, and maintain clear documentation for customers and staff.
- Stay current on building materials, design trends, and software tools (e.g., CAD, 20/20, Chief Architect, or similar).
- Welcome and assist walk-in customers with purchases, product knowledge, and general inquiries.
- Uphold high standards of service, accuracy, and professionalism to ensure every customer has a positive experience.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in sales, construction, drafting/design, or customer service (preferred)
- Knowledge of building materials, estimating, or construction process (strongly preferred)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
- Comfortable using technology and learning internal quoting/order entry systems
- Self-motivated with a team-oriented attitude
- Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently
- High school diploma or equivalent required; relevant post-secondary education is a plus
Additional Details:
- Training provided; pay based on experience
- Opportunities for advancement within our growing business
- Position is located in our main lumberyard office
- Occasional travel to local job sites or customer meetings may be required