General Manager in Training (GMIT)

Kane's Furniture; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer is seeking a General Manager in Training to oversee store operations in Central Florida. This role involves managing daily operations, leading staff, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a proven track record in retail management.

Benefits

Health Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Short and Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k/Profit Sharing Plan

Paid Vacation

Generous Employee Discount

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years experience in retail management.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales performance and profitability.
• Recruit, train, and supervise store staff.
• Implement merchandising strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Organizational

Multitasking

Customer Service

Tools

Retail Software

Sales Reporting Tools

Job description

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Kane's Furniture is seeking a talented General Manager In Training looking to become our next General Manager in Central FL.

About Us

Kane's Furniture has been an industry leader for over 75 years. Throughout the years, Kane’s has grown to 17 Florida stores, from Melbourne and Orlando, over to Tampa, and down to Naples. We achieved this because we never lost our focus. Our primary goal is and will always be providing the best customer service. This commitment constantly drives us to become an even better brand than we were yesterday. We service our customers through building amazing teams and giving back to our community. Kane's partners with Junior Achievement, Ronald McDonald House Charities, and Habitat for Humanity, just to name a few.

Job Summary

The Furniture Retail Store General Manager oversees all aspects of store operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional customer experiences and achievement of sales and profitability goals. This role involves managing daily operations, leading and motivating staff, maintaining optimal inventory levels, and ensuring adherence to company policies. The General Manager also develops strategies to drive revenue growth, enhances store merchandising, and fosters a positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor sales performance and profitability.
• Recruit, train, and supervise store staff, ensuring high morale and productivity.
• Implement merchandising strategies to enhance the store’s visual appeal.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming store environment for customers and employees.
• Resolve customer issues and maintain high satisfaction levels.
• Prepare sales reports and communicate with upper management regarding store performance.
• Stay updated on furniture industry trends and competitors.

What We Offer

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k/Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Generous Employee Discount

Required Skills

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proven experience in retail management - minimum of five years.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in retail software and sales reporting tools.
• Strong customer service focus and ability to handle conflicts effectively.
• Critical thinking and a high level of accountability.

Kane Furniture LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other classification protected by law.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment background and drug testing.

Kane's is proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Kane’s is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, or disability. If you believe you have been discriminated against, please call our hotline at 877-824-5782. You also have the right to file a charge of discrimination with the EEOC.

Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing