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Millwork Sales Associate Jobs in Ontario (NOW HIRING)

Millwork Sales Associate information

What is a millwork sales associate?

Millwork Sales Associates are retail professionals who specialize in selling millwork products such as doors, windows, moldings, and other custom woodwork items. They assist customers by providing product information, recommendations, and guidance on selecting the right millwork for their needs. Additionally, they may coordinate special orders, work with vendors, and ensure that customers receive high-quality service throughout the purchasing process. These associates typically work in home improvement stores, lumberyards, or specialty millwork shops.

How does a millwork sales associate typically collaborate with contractors and design professionals during a project?

Millwork Sales Associates regularly work closely with contractors, architects, and interior designers to understand project specifications and recommend suitable products. They assist with product selection, provide technical information, and coordinate quotes and order logistics to ensure that materials meet both aesthetic and functional requirements. Building strong relationships and maintaining clear communication with these professionals is key to ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget, making collaboration an essential part of the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a millwork sales associate, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Millwork Sales Associate, you need product knowledge in millwork materials, strong sales abilities, and typically a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with inventory management systems, point-of-sale (POS) software, and basic design or blueprint reading is often required. Outstanding customer service, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help build rapport and ensure customer satisfaction. These skills are important because they drive sales, foster customer loyalty, and ensure accurate order fulfillment in a specialized retail environment.

What is the difference between Millwork Sales Associate vs Carpenter?

AspectMillwork Sales AssociateCarpenter
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; sales experience often preferredHigh school diploma; vocational training or apprenticeship
Work EnvironmentRetail or showroom settings, interacting with customersConstruction sites, workshops, or residential/commercial projects
Industry UsageSales, customer service, product knowledgeBuilding, installing, and repairing structures

The main difference is that a Millwork Sales Associate focuses on selling millwork products and assisting customers in a retail environment, while a Carpenter is skilled in constructing and installing wood structures on-site. Both roles require knowledge of wood products, but their daily tasks and work settings differ significantly.

Infographic showing various Millwork Sales Associate job openings in Ontario as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 28% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution.

Showroom Sales Representative-Interior Glass Doors/Walls& Partitions

Toronto, ON

CA$80K - CA$120K/yr

Full-time

Life

Re-posted 26 days ago


Job description

As a Showroom Sales Representative, you will sell interior glass doors, walls, and partitions to residential homeowners and commercial clients from a premium showroom. You will be selling to homeowners, interior designers, architects, office dealers, general contractors, and developers. This position offers a base salary of $48,000, plus uncapped commissions with other perks! COMPENSATION & BENEFITS•       $48,000 base salary, plus uncapped commissions
•       Year 1 OTE: $70,000 – $100,000
•       Year 2 OTE: $80,000 – $120,000
•       Uncapped, residual commission — compounds year over year on repeat client purchases
•       Employer-paid life insurance and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
•       Laptop provided
•       Employee recognition, gifts, and rewards program
•       Company social events
•       Career path to Showroom Sales Manager within approximately 2 years for strong performersTHE COMPANY & CULTUREOur client was founded in approximately 2006 and is a privately owned, founder-led company with 20 years in business. Headquartered in Chatsworth, California, they operate 15+ owned showrooms across the U.S. and Canada, manufacture in their own factory, and install with their own crews. They are the original North American innovator of interior glass doors, walls, and partitions — selling direct to homeowners and commercial clients on a quality and design-first value proposition backed by a 10-year (and in some cases lifetime) warranty. The company employs 80+ people company-wide, with approximately 40 at corporate HQ and a sales team of approximately 20 across the showroom network. Clients include AvalonBay Communities, Marriott, Hilton, and Fogo de Chão, in addition to a large residential homeowner base. The culture is team-oriented and results-driven with an open-door leadership policy. Sales leadership has 29 years of experience and operates a structured process with clear expectations — no micromanagement. OFFICE LOCATION & SALES TERRITORY•       Showroom location: Toronto (Postal Code: M6B 1E9)
•       Work arrangement: Fully on-site at the showroom — no remote or work-from-home component
•       Sales territory: Chicago and surrounding metro area — walk-in showroom traffic plus self-prospected outbound to local designers, architects, dealers, and contractors
•       Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM. Once a 2nd rep joins the showroom, the schedule rotates to include every other Saturday (Tuesday–Saturday, Sunday/Monday off; Saturday hours 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
EXPERIENCE, BACKGROUND & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS•       3–5 years of successful B2C and/or B2B sales experience with a documented closing record
•       Background in a related industry strongly preferred: luxury furniture, flooring, tile/stone, kitchen and bath, cabinetry, millwork, closet and storage systems, window coverings, premium appliances, premium building materials, or comparable showroom-retail or B2C–B2B hybrid sales
•       Proven closer — comfortable asking for the order across both short residential cycles (1–2 days) and longer commercial cycles (1–3 months)
•       Consultative, in-person selling experience — touch, demonstrate, and close on a showroom floor
•       Outbound prospecting experience — A&D firms, office dealers, general contractors, or developers;
•       CRM-disciplined — comfortable logging all contacts and managing a pipeline
•       Solid mathematical skills for quoting; familiarity with space plans and drawings is an asset
•       Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Drive/Docs
•       High school diploma minimum; Associate's degree preferred; Interior Design degree is an asset
TECHNICAL SKILLS•       Microsoft Excel — Intermediate
•       Microsoft Word — Intermediate
•       Microsoft PowerPoint — Intermediate
•       Google Drive / Google Docs — Intermediate
•       CRM software — Basic (proprietary system; training provided)
•       Online product demonstration tools — BasicTHE PRODUCT / SERVICE / SOLUTION•       Interior glass sliding doors — residential and commercial
•       Interior glass walls and partitions — corporate, hospitality, healthcare, multi-family, education, and retail applications
•       Complete in-house manufacturing, delivery, and professional installation
•       Proprietary patented wheel system and hardware
•       10-year (and in select cases lifetime) product warrantyPROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS / INDUSTRY FOCUS / DECISION MAKER(S)•       Residential homeowners — the decision-maker is the homeowner directly
•       Commercial verticals: corporate offices, hospitality, healthcare, multi-family residential, education, public spaces, co-working, retail, and pop-up kiosks
•       Trade community: interior designers, architects, A&D firms, office furniture dealers, general contractors, and property developers
•       Decision-makers vary by channel — homeowners for residential; design professionals, office dealers, and project managers for commercial
•       Geographic focus: Chicago metro and surrounding areaSALES CYCLE / ORDER VALUE / ACCOUNT SIZE•       Residential sales cycle: 1–2 days — walk-in to close; speed of response and follow-up is critical
•       Commercial sales cycle: 1–3 months — longer consultative engagement involving design, quoting, and project coordination
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGES•       Original North American innovator in interior glass doors and partitions — 20-year category leader