Forest Products Manager

LBM Advantage; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

LBM Advantage in Conroe, TX is seeking a Department Manager to lead our Forest Products team. The role combines team leadership with direct account management, budget control, and P&L oversight to drive sales growth.

You will mentor seven staff, build strong vendor relationships, and coordinate with other Forest Products Managers to align the division’s mission. Some travel to member visits and trade shows is needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 division's overall mission and goals.
• Travel as needed for member/vendor visits, trade shows, and regional meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Business acumen

Sales

Education

High school diploma

College degree

Job description

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 success. In this role, you’ll drive sales growth, manage budgets and P&Ls, lead a team of Traders and also manage a portfolio of accounts directly. You’ll 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 division's 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, Monday–Friday, 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