Manager In Training

Affordable Rent To Own, Inc.; Marksville (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

401(k) match

Profit sharing

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Employee discounts

Life insurance

Leadership development

Job summary

Affordable Home Furnishings is seeking a motivated leader to join our Fast Track Store Manager program. This Manager-in-Training role develops through hands-on learning in sales, service, collections, inventory, and daily operations while working with experienced managers.

You’ll learn showroom setup, team leadership, and daily operations, with a path toward owning your own store location and a long-term career in retail management.

Qualifications

• Retail management experience preferred.
• Sales experience required.
• Collections or account management experience preferred.
• Rent-to-own experience is a major plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of store operations.
• Lead by example in sales and customer service.
• Help manage customer accounts and collections.
• Train and motivate team members.
• Set up and maintain showroom displays.
• Monitor inventory and merchandise flow.
• Assist with deliveries, pickups, and warehouse operations when needed.
• Help recruit, coach, and develop employees.
• Work toward managing your own store location.

Skills

Retail management

Sales experience

Collections

Rent-to-own experience

Leadership

Communication

Driver's license

Physical lifting

Job description

Manager-in-Training

Re-location may be required for advancement

Pay: $40,000 - $50,000 per year to start

Earn $50K - $75K / year as a manager

Affordable Home Furnishings is looking for a motivated leader to join our Fast Track Store Manager program. This position is designed for individuals with retail, sales, or rent-to-own experience who want to grow into a Store Manager role.

You’ll learn every part of the business-from sales and collections to inventory, deliveries, team leadership, and daily operations-while working directly with experienced managers.

What You'll Do

• Learn all aspects of store operations
• Lead by example in sales and customer service
• Help manage customer accounts and collections
• Train and motivate team members
• Set up and maintain showroom displays
• Monitor inventory and merchandise flow
• Assist with deliveries, pickups, and warehouse operations when needed
• Help recruit, coach, and develop employees
• Work toward managing your own store location

What We're Looking For

• Retail management experience preferred
• Sales experience required
• Collections or account management experience preferred
• Rent-to-own experience is a major plus
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to handle difficult situations professionally
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Ability to assist with lifting and moving furniture and appliances

Why Join Affordable Home Furnishings?

• Clear Path to Store Management
• Family-Owned Company
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with 75% Company Match
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Life Insurance
• Ongoing Leadership Development

This Position Is Ideal For Someone Who:

• Wants to lead a team
• Enjoys sales and customer interaction
• Wants a long-term career instead of just a job
• Likes taking ownership and solving problems
• Is ready to grow into a Store Manager role

If you're looking for an opportunity to learn, lead, and advance your career, we'd love to meet you.