Full-Time

Counter Sales Manager

Ganahl Lumber Company

Ganahl Lumber Company

201-500 employees

Lumberyard and hardware supply retailer

No salary listed

Laguna Beach, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • The ability to quickly establish relationships and rapport with customers and co-workers.
  • A clear understanding of company systems and best practices, with the ability to execute and teach them.
  • Extensive AccuTerm knowledge.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel.
  • Experience with counter sales and inside and outside contractor sales.
  • Knowledge of core products and strong relationships with key vendors.
  • The ability to maintain composure in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
  • Prior experience managing people is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Lead by example in hospitality, sales, and professionalism.
  • Define and teach the sales process.
  • Contribute to the yard and company-wide management teams.
  • Lead and develop the sales team.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience managing people.
Ganahl Lumber Company

Ganahl Lumber Company

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Ganahl Lumber Company sells building supplies and hardware to professional contractors and DIY enthusiasts through 14 California stores. Customers browse tools, paint, framing hardware, rebar and concrete accessories, safety gear, millwork, doors and windows, and MEP components to complete construction projects. Unlike many generic suppliers, it remains family- and employee-owned and has operated since 1884, with a wide California footprint focused on serving local communities. Its goal is to help customers finish projects by offering a broad selection of materials and dependable service at neighborhood locations.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Anaheim, California

Founded

1884

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • January 2026 Pine Tree acquisition added Escondido and Fallbrook, entering San Diego County.
  • Regional expansion increased store count to 13, widening cross-sell and delivery routes.
  • 2026 hiring remains active despite headcount softness, signaling ongoing operational investment.

What critics are saying

  • Revelio shows workforce down 2.2% since 2023, hinting tighter margins or automation.
  • Southern California concentration exposes Ganahl to housing slowdown and wildfire disruption.
  • Depot, Lowe's, and regional dealers compress prices; prolonged margin pressure threatens family ownership.

What makes Ganahl Lumber Company unique

  • Founded in 1884, Ganahl pairs 142-year local brand with contractor-first service.
  • Thirteen Southern California locations create dense distribution coverage across Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego.
  • San Juan Capistrano flagship functions as a destination yard for remodelers and contractors.

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Company News

Hardware Retailing
Jan 28th, 2026
Ganahl Lumber acquires Pine Tree Lumber

Ganahl Lumber acquires Pine Tree Lumber. Ganahl Lumber recently announced the company has acquired Pine Tree Lumber in San Diego, California. "We are proud to announce the acquisition of Pine Tree Lumber in Escondido and Fallbrook," says Ganahl officials via social media. "This expansion allows us to bring our 142-year commitment to quality and service to the San Diego building community." The acquisition is Ganahl's 13th location throughout the Southern California region.

LBM Journal
Jan 26th, 2026
Ganahl Lumber announces acquisition of Pine Tree Lumber

The acquisition brings Ganahl's locations to 13 throughout the southern California region.

Custom Built Publishing LLC
May 30th, 2024
Ganahl Lumber names new CEO

Anaheim, CA-based Ganahl Lumber announced that Brad Satterfield has been named as the company's newest CEO.

Custom Built Publishing LLC
Sep 15th, 2022
Northridge Lumber Co Inc sells assets to Ganahl Lumber Co.

Ganahl Lumber Company, a 2021 LBM Journal Dealer of the Year, has acquired the assets and real estate of Northridge Lumber in an all-cash deal set to close in the next 60 days.

Custom Built Publishing LLC
May 16th, 2022
Black Label available through Ganahl Lumber locations

Tropical Forest Products has announced that its Black Label premium brand of Ipe and other tropical hardwoods will expand throughout California as part of a distribution partnership with Ganahl Lumber.