Forest Products Manager

Summary: LBM Advantage is seeking a Department Manager to lead our Forest Products team in our Conroe TX office. The ideal candidate is a proven leader in the building materials or commodity space who possesses a customer- first mindset and a track record of driving collaborative team this role youll drive sales growth manage budgets and P&Ls lead a team of Traders and also manage a portfolio of accounts directly. Youll build strong relationships with members and vendors identify new business opportunities and implement strategies to expand market presence.

Essential functions:

• Lead mentor and manage a team of Forest Products Traders and sales support staff
• Develop and execute sales and business strategies
• Manage budgets P&L and departmental performance
• Maintain relationships with members and vendors
• Handle assigned accounts directly as needed.
• Provide the highest level of support and service to the LBM Advantage members
• Work closely with other Forest Products Managers to ensure alignment collaboration and consistent execution of the divisions overall mission and goals.
• Travel as needed for member/vendor visits trade shows and regional meetings

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position oversees a team of seven employees including both in-office and remote staff

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time in office MondayFriday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours/week)

Work Environment:

• Professional office environment with standard equipment (computers phones copiers etc.).

Physical Demands:

• Primarily sedentary; regular verbal communication required

Travel:

• Primarily local; some overnight and out-of-area travel required

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma
• Minimum 5 years of experience in lumber wholesale building materials sales or commodity trading
• Minimum 2 years of management experience
• Strong business acumen and relationship building skills
• Results-driven strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• College degree