Sales, Inside Sales, Sales Associate​/Assistant

Company Overview

Foundation Building Materials (FBM) is a leading construction materials distribution company serving the commercial and residential construction markets across the United States and Canada. In conjunction with Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG), a premier provider of commercial door, frame, and hardware solutions, FBM supports a broad range of construction and architectural projects nationwide.

Together, FBM and UDHG’s 8,000+ team members are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and employee development. By combining scale, specialty expertise, and a customer-first mindset, we deliver high-quality products and services to contractors, builders, and project teams across diverse markets. As the organization continues to grow and evolve following the recent acquisition by Lowe’s, we are investing in strong, forward-thinking talent to support our long-term success.

Inside Sales Professional

• Customer Service & Sales Support: maintain professional, courteous communication with customers before, during, and after sales.
• Provide knowledge on products and generate accurate quotes and proposals.
• Assist walk-in customers and handle inquiries or complaints promptly.
• Drive profitable sales through effective selling, upselling, and cross-selling.
• Order Management & Communication: enter orders, pricing, and customer data into systems accurately; respond to orders and quote requests via multiple channels (phone, email, fax, etc.); collaborate with outside sales reps and internal teams to fulfill customer needs.
• Inventory & Showroom Operations: maintain stock levels, organize showroom, and support physical inventories; schedule and coordinate inbound/outbound deliveries and shipping logistics; negotiate freight rates and manage inventory movement efficiently.
• Cash Handling & System Use: operate and balance the cash register and drawer daily using proper procedures; utilize management software for billing, reporting, and project tracking.
• Product & Project Knowledge: maintain up-to-date product expertise; manage documentation and order details for large or complex projects.
• Logistics & Operations Coordination: coordinate deliveries with Operations staff; coordinate purchase and delivery of special products.
• Trainings: must attend all required meetings in relation to sales and all company required training programs.
• Miscellaneous: support our values in the areas of safety, customer focus, teamwork, integrity, and being a company of choice for both employees and customers; perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years inside sales experience (incoming call preferred).
• Excellent verbal communication skills and telephone manner.
• Ability to focus on different tasks and use time efficiently to achieve desired outcomes.
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems.
• Warehouse work experience, including forklift experience/training.

Reports To:

Branch Manager.

Base Pay: $21.00 - $29.00 per hour (full-time).

• Medical, Dental, Vision.
• HSA/FSA plans.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
• Critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident coverage.
• Legal insurance plan.
• Generous 401(k) plan with company match.
• A career path designed with you in mind.

Foundation Building Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities. We value diversity and inclusion and are dedicated to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected and empowered. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, merit, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, we provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to help them perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process or while employed, please contact Human Resources at

This job will be posted for at least 5 days, starting on the initial post date reflected above. Min: $20.00 per hour, Max: $29.00 per hour.