ASSISTANT MANAGER in Auburn, California at Auburn Hardwoods Lumber & Plywood Inc

Assistant Manager – Lumber & Building Materials
Auburn Hardwoods Lumber and Plywood | Auburn, CA
Job Type: Full-time

About Us

Auburn Hardwoods Lumber and Plywood is seeking a motivated, customer-focused Assistant Manager to support our lumber and plywood distribution operations in Auburn, California.

This is an opportunity for a professional with experience in sales, account management, customer service, and warehouse coordination to play an important role in our daily operations and business growth.

Responsibilities
Account Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, manage key accounts, and identify opportunities to increase sales and customer loyalty.
Sales & Business Development: Prepare quotes, follow up on leads and customer inquiries, identify new business opportunities, and promote lumber, hardwood, plywood, and related products.
Warehouse Coordination: Coordinate receiving, stocking, order picking, staging, and preparation of materials for customer pickup and delivery.
Order Fulfillment: Work with sales staff, warehouse personnel, and delivery drivers to ensure orders are accurate and completed on time.
Customer Service: Respond to customer questions, provide order updates, and resolve concerns professionally.
Team Leadership: Support the General Manager with daily operations, employee training, workflow coordination, and team development.
Operational Efficiency: Identify opportunities to improve processes, productivity, and customer satisfaction.
Safety & Organization: Promote safe work practices and maintain a clean, organized, and professional facility.
Reporting & Administration: Maintain accurate sales and order records and assist with operational reporting.
Qualifications
Previous experience in sales, account management, supervision, or business operations preferred.
Lumber, hardwood, plywood, building materials, or wholesale distribution experience strongly preferred.
Excellent customer relationship, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Computer proficiency for quotes, orders, and business reporting.
Forklift or warehouse operations experience is a plus.
Benefits
401(k) retirement plan
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Paid holidays
Competitive compensation based on experience
Professional growth opportunities

Benefits are subject to company eligibility requirements and applicable plan terms.