Sales Or Management Trainee - Harbin Lumber's Rising S.T.A.R. Program

Build Your Career on a Solid Foundation: Sales or Management Trainee

A century of history. A future built by you.

At Harbin Lumber Company, we don’t just sell lumber; we provide the backbone for homes, businesses, and communities. We’ve been a staple in the industry for over 100 years, surviving every economic shift by prioritizing integrity, quality, and—most importantly—our people.

We are looking for those excited in an opportunity for a career in sales and the next generation of leaders to join our Rising S.T.A.R. program. No matter which path you ultimately take, we want you to know that this isn’t a "sit behind a desk" internship; it’s an immersive, hands-on journey designed to turn high-potential individuals into industry experts.

The Program: Your Training Roadmap

To start your career in sales or management, you have to know how this industry breathes. This program requires flexibility and a travel-ready mindset, as you will rotate through multiple locations to learn our operations from the ground up.

• Phase 1: Operations & Inventory: Learn the material. You’ll spend time in our yards, plants and warehouses understanding species, grades, manufacturing and logistics.
• Phase 2: Counter & Contractor Sales: Master the art of the deal. You’ll work directly with our long-term professional clients and DIYers as you work “inside out” to learn how to best help our customers, from our local, experienced sales staff.
• Phase 3: Back-Office & Leadership: Understand the "why" behind the "what." You’ll dive into planning, budgets, team management, and strategic growth.

What You Bring to the Table

• Adaptability: You’re comfortable being the "new person" at a branch every few months and can build rapport quickly with different teams.
• Grit: You aren’t afraid to get your boots dirty in the yard or stay late to help finish a quote.
• Ambition: No matter the direction you choose, whether you have a natural "closer" instinct for sales or the emotional intelligence required for management, bring your drive to learn, grow and serve our customers, coworkers and communities.
• Mobility: Reliable transportation and a willingness to travel/rotate between locations is required.

Why Harbin Lumber Company?

We’ve been around for over a century because we treat our employees like family and our customers like partners.  “Building dreams since 1917” is more than just a statement, it is what we do every day.

• Stability: Join a company with 100 years of proven success.
• Mentorship: Learn directly from veterans who have lived and breathed the lumber industry for decades.
• Full Benefits: Competitive salary, Roth & Traditional 401(k) matching, company paid short & long term disability, paid time off, employee discounts, along with affordable options for medical, dental, vision and more.
• Career Pathing: Successful completion of this program puts you on a path for continued growth inside the company.

Ready to start your legacy?

If you have a degree in Business, Construction Management, or equivalent "life experience,” we want to hear from you.

Apply Today.