What is a lumber sales supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a lumber sales supervisor

1. Explore lumber sales supervisor education requirements

   Most common lumber sales supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   42.7 %

   High School Diploma

   32.3 %

   Associate

   13.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific lumber sales supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Sales Floor	34.76%
   Customer Orders	23.26%
   Delivery Schedules	15.93%
   POS	5.98%
   Inventory Control	5.32%

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3. Complete relevant lumber sales supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New lumber sales supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a lumber sales supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real lumber sales supervisor resumes.

4. Research lumber sales supervisor duties and responsibilities

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   • Describe product to customers and accurately explain details about DirecTV services.

5. Apply for lumber sales supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a lumber sales supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams