Entry-Level Manager Trainee
About The Position
84 Lumber is hiring a full-time, entry-level Manager Trainee to prepare for a future leadership role. The position provides structured classroom, online, and hands-on training across store operations, with the goal of promotion to management. Training includes sales and customer service; store operations, inventory, and merchandising; blueprint reading and material estimation; forklift operation and certification; business management; and Microsoft Office Suite. No prior experience is required, although Microsoft Office experience is preferred. Trainees must complete the learning plan and course of study within the assigned timeframe and be willing to relocate for a management position. Promotion may occur within 6–12 months based on performance and position availability, and many trainees progress to General Manager roles within 3–4 years. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Compensation is listed as $47,000–$50,000 per year, based on hourly pay, overtime, and monthly incentives.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Availability for a full-time schedule of 48 or more hours per week, including overtime.
- Willingness to complete the assigned training plan and course of study within the designated timeframe.
- Willingness to relocate for a management position.
- Ability to frequently stand, walk, and lift up to 80 pounds, and perform other physical activities.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in wet, humid, hot, or cold conditions and around machinery and airborne particles.
Nice To Haves
- Previous Microsoft Office Suite experience.
Responsibilities
- Support customers and drive sales in a retail store environment.
- Learn store operations, inventory management, material and supply-chain flow, stock, and merchandising.
- Read blueprints and create material estimates or lists for building projects.
- Learn safe material handling and forklift operation, including certification.
- Learn payroll, invoicing, inventory, POS systems, and financial analysis.
- Respond to common customer inquiries and complaints.
- Complete the assigned learning plan and course of study within the required timeframe.
- Be willing to relocate for a management position.
Benefits
- Monthly performance incentives with store- and personal-level bonus potential.
- Paid time off, sick days, and personal days.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Holiday pay.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care.
- Annual profit sharing.
- 401(k) with employer match based on company profits.
- Discounts on building materials and other retail partnerships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
