Inside Sales Account Manager - Construction

Construction Sales & Account Manager – Building Materials
Location: Gainesville, FL
Schedule: Monday–Friday, in-office with local customer and jobsite visits
Compensation: $50,000–$70,000 base salary, based on experience, plus commission and full benefits

Our client, a well-established manufacturer serving the construction industry, is seeking a Construction Sales & Account Manager to develop new business and manage customer relationships from the initial bid through project completion.
This is a relationship-driven sales opportunity for someone who understands construction, building materials, wood framing, structural components, or multifamily projects. The role combines business development, estimating and bid coordination, account management, and collaboration with engineering and operations.
Direct truss sales experience is valuable but not required. Candidates with transferable experience in lumber, building materials, structural components, roofing, windows and doors, concrete, construction estimating, or contractor sales are encouraged to apply.

Compensation
• $50,000–$70,000 base salary, based on experience
• Commission opportunities in addition to base salary
• Full benefits package
• Stable, long-term opportunity with room for professional growth

Responsibilities
• Identify and develop new customers and construction projects throughout the assigned market
• Build relationships with general contractors, developers, owners, framers, builders, and other decision-makers
• Track upcoming projects and secure opportunities to bid on structural building-component packages
• Coordinate project estimates, pricing, takeoffs, proposals, and competitive bids
• Follow up on proposals, negotiate opportunities, and close new business
• Manage customer relationships from the initial conversation through project completion
• Serve as the primary contact for customers throughout the sales and project lifecycle
• Collaborate with estimating, engineering, production, and operations to meet project requirements
• Coordinate communication involving drawings, engineering requests, RFIs, scheduling, deliveries, repairs, and customer concerns
• Conduct local customer meetings and occasional jobsite visits
• Identify additional opportunities within existing accounts and develop long-term partnerships
• Maintain accurate project, customer, and sales information
• Stay informed about local construction activity, market conditions, and industry trends

Qualifications
• At least three years of sales, account management, estimating, or business-development experience within construction, manufacturing, or building materials
• Knowledge of construction processes, building materials, wood framing, or structural components
• Experience selling to contractors, builders, developers, framers, or construction professionals
• Ability to understand project plans, specifications, estimates, or material requirements
• Strong relationship-building, communication, negotiation, and closing skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects, deadlines, customers, and internal departments
• Self-motivated and comfortable developing new business while managing existing accounts
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general business software
• Ability to travel locally up to 10%

Preferred Experience
• Multifamily, residential, or commercial construction projects
• Roof trusses, floor trusses, wall panels, lumber, framing packages, or engineered wood products
• Construction estimating, material takeoffs, or bid preparation
• Reading and interpreting construction plans or blueprints

Why Join?
• Base salary plus commission opportunities
• Monday–Friday schedule
• Full benefits package
• Stable organization with an established reputation in the construction industry
• Collaborative, family-oriented working environment
• Opportunity to take ownership of customer relationships from the initial bid through project completion
• Long-term career growth within a company that values its employees, customers, and community