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Manager Trainee

84 Lumber Company

BALLSTON SPA, NYFull-time$48–52K/yrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$48–52K/yr
Location
BALLSTON SPA, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

84 Lumber’s Manager Trainee is a full-time, entry-level role that prepares candidates for store leadership through classroom, online, and hands-on training across store operations. Promotion may be possible within 6–12 months based on performance and position availability, and management roles may require relocation. No experience is required; candidates must complete the learning plan and course of study within the assigned timeframe.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

SalesCustomer ServiceStore OperationsInventory ManagementBlueprint ReadingEstimationForklift OperationBusiness ManagementMicrosoft Office SuitePayrollInvoicingPOS SystemsFinancial Report Analysis

Qualifications

Willing to Relocate

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Overview Are you ready to build a rewarding and lifelong career? Do you thrive in a team environment that challenges you to be your best? Join 84 Lumber, a family-owned company founded on growth, stability, and the mindset that "nothing is impossible."84 Lumber is hiring immediately and has the perfect career opportunity for you!WHO IS 84?84 Lumber is the nation's largest privately held supplier of building materials, manufactured components and industry-leading services for residential and commercial construction. With over 320 facilities in 34 states and plans for even more locations, your opportunities for growth within the company are endless. If you invest in yourself, we will invest in you!At 84 Lumber, we promote nearly 100% from within, creating a unique environment where you can build your own career path. Over 96% of our store managers began as Manager Trainees, and on average, you can earn your first promotion within six months.COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE: We offer all the benefits you expect from an industry leader, including: * Monthly performance incentives (both store and personal-level bonus potential) * Paid Time Off (PTO), sick and personal days * Medical, dental and vision insurance * Holiday pay * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care * Annual profit sharing and 401(k) with employer match (based on company profits) * Discounts on building materials and other retail partnerships * Pay Range: $48,000-$52,000RECOGNITION & AWARDS:84 Lumber is proud to be recognized as one of America's: * Most Patriotic Companies by Newsweek, 2026 * Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek, 2026 * Largest Family Businesses by Forbes, 2026 * Top Private Companies by Forbes, 2025 * Best Large Employers by Forbes, 2025WHAT YOU WILL DO:The Manager Trainee is a full-time, entry-level position designed to prepare you for a leadership role within 84 Lumber. This role offers hands-on training across all aspects of store operations with the goal of promotion to a management position. Within the first 6-12 months, you can be promoted (based on performance and position availability), which can lead to up to a 40% increase in annual pay. Many Manager Trainees progress to General Manager roles within 3-4 years. Manager Trainees must complete the learning plan and course of study as outlined within the assigned time frame and must be willing to relocate for a management position.No experience is required to begin your career at 84 Lumber. Just bring your dedication and willingness to learn and we will help you with the rest!Through a structured training plan including classroom, online, and hands-on learning across various areas, you will learn: * Sales and Customer Service: Support customers and drive sales in a retail store environment. * Store Operations and Inventory Management: Oversee material/supply chain flow, stock, and merchandising. * Blueprint Reading and Estimation: Create material estimates for building projects. * Forklift Operation and Certification: Safe handling of materials and equipment. * Business Management: Payroll, invoicing, inventory, and financial analysis. * Microsoft Office Suite: While previous experience is preferred, you will enhance and refine your skills through a comprehensive training program.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:You'll work in both indoor and outdoor settings, assisting customers in all weather conditions ( wet, humid, hot, or cold). This role requires frequent standing, walking, and lifting (up to 80 pounds), and other physical activities. You may also work around machinery and airborne particles. Responsibilities * Payroll, Invoicing, Inventory and POS Systems * Microsoft Office Suite (previous experience preferred) * Interpreting and analyzing common financial report

How this job compares

Set against the 2,294 open Management Trainee jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$48–52K/yr
  • New York median$52K/yr93 salary ranges
  • US median$52–55K/yr1,201 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $50K, is 4% below the New York median midpoint ($52K) — in the middle half of Management Trainee salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 125 open Management Trainee jobs in New York and 2,294 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Management Trainee postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (578 postings).
Education
1,561 of the 2,294 open Management Trainee jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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