District Manager Trainee

Affordable Rent To Own, Inc.

Kent (LA)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Snack/Drink Room

Employee Discounts

Critical Illness Policy

Accident Policy

Profit Sharing

75% 401K match

Paid Sick Days

Paid Vacations

Job summary

Affordable Home Furnishings is seeking a District Manager Trainee to lead a single location with the potential to oversee multiple units in the future. This full-time, on-site role focuses on coaching staff, driving furniture and appliance sales, and managing customer accounts with an emphasis on collections and service excellence.

The program includes relocation opportunities for advancement, comprehensive benefits, and a pathway to district leadership within a thriving rent-to-own environment.

Qualifications

Experience managing multiple stores or units.
Familiarity with rent-to-own business model and customer-centric sales.
Willingness to relocate for advancement opportunities.

Responsibilities

Manage one location with potential to oversee multiple stores.
Collaborate with district manager and store leadership.
Lead furniture and appliance sales, drive collections, and enhance customer service.
Coach staff and drive sales performance through proven practices.
Coordinate with store managers and assistants to ensure efficient account management.

Skills

Management experience

Multi-unit management

Relocation flexibility

Rent-to-own experience

Sales and collections management

Chauffeur's license

Heavy lifting

Job description

Re-location may be required for advancement opportunities in this position

Join Affordable Home Furnishings as a Full-Time District Manager Trainee, where you'll have the opportunity to lead and inspire a team while enhancing your expertise in the rent-to-own industry. This onsite position allows you to thrive in a flexible, energetic environment, focusing on excellence and customer-centricity in our furniture sales and appliance sales sectors. With a competitive compensation package ranging from $55,000 to $65,000, you'll be well-compensated as you learn our system and use your experience to lead the team to success. Affordable dominates the rent to own industry in every market we operate in because we have the best selection, the best prices, and most importantly the best employees and managers in the business. I you have the ability to attract and retain top talent you will be on your way to managing multiple units and oversee store management responsibilities.

Collaborate with like-minded individuals and grow your skills in store management, customer service, collections, sales, and account management. You will gain invaluable experience as you work closely with a dynamic team committed to success. You will be offered great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Snack/Drink Room, Employee Discounts, Critical Illness Policy, Accident Policy, Profit Sharing, 75% 401K match, Paid Sick Days, and Paid Vacations.

Hello, we're Affordable Home Furnishings

Affordable Home Furnishings is a family owned and operated company committed to creating opportunities in the communities we serve-providing a safe supportive workplace with work-life balance and career growth for our team, while ensuring all customers have access to quality home furnishings and appliances with the highest level of customer service, no matter their financial situation. We treat our employees and customers like family, making a well furnished home more accessible for everyone.

Our goal is to exceed our customer's expectations at every contact point, and every team member plays an important role in this mission.

Are you excited about this District Manager Trainee job?

As a District Manager Trainee at Affordable Home Furnishings, you'll step into a fast-paced environment where your days will be filled with excitement and growth. You can expect to work a five day week most weeks Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM and Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 4 PM with one of those days off and closed on Sunday. Your daily responsibilities will include managing one location and working with an experienced district manager. You'll engage in furniture sales, facilitate collections, and enhance customer service.

Additionally, you'll collaborate with store managers and assistant managers to ensure that customer accounts are managed efficiently. Flexibility and adaptability will be key as you participate in various operational tasks, from coaching staff to driving sales and collections performance through consistent practices that ensure success. This hands-on training will prepare you for a successful career in district management.

Does this sound like you?

To thrive as a District Manager Trainee at Affordable Home Furnishings, certain skills and experiences are essential. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of management experience, ideally in a multi-unit management capacity, which will enable you to navigate the challenges of overseeing multiple stores effectively. Familiarity with the rent-to-own industry is crucial, as it directly relates to our customer-centric approach. Proficiency in sales and collections management is necessary to drive performance and enhance customer satisfaction. Additionally, you should hold a valid chauffeur's license with a good driving record, enabling you to drive company trucks and travel between locations as required.

A willingness to engage in heavy lifting is also important, as you may need to assist with inventory and store displays. These skills will set you up for success and help you excel within our dynamic retail environment.

Knowledge and skills required for the position are: