MANAGER IN TRAINING

BHF OPERATING COMPANY LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Buddy’s Home Furnishings is offering a Manager in Training (MIT) / Management Trainee program at our Tampa, FL location. This entry-level program emphasizes hands-on learning across store operations and management roles.

Training is provided and trainees will be cross-trained in all aspects of store management. The role is in-person at the specified location, with requirements including being over 21 and completing a comprehensive background check.

Qualifications

• Effective organizational skills are essential.
• Strong communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Train to become proficient in all aspects of the business
• Acquire and maintain customers
• Drive store sales
• Manage customer accounts
• Deliver exceptional customer service
• Perform in-home delivery and setup
• Handle inventory management
• Account management and collection
• Retail sales and customer service
• Meet and exceed target sales and profit goals

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: BHF 0051 - TAMPA, FL 33610

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Role Summary

The Manager in Training (MIT) / Management Trainee program is an entry level vital steppingstone within our organization, with most of our General (Store) managers and leaders starting as MITs. The MIT role emphasizes the importance of actively performing job duties to become proficient in all aspects of the business (see the Physical Requirements section).

Training provided and you will be cross trained in all aspects of store management and operations.

• This is an in-person job and only available physically at the specified location.
• You must be over the age of 21 to be considered for this position.

Principal Responsibilities

• Train to become proficient in all aspects of the business
• Acquire and maintain customers
• Drive store sales
• Manage customer accounts
• Deliver exceptional customer service
• Perform in-home delivery and setup
• Handle inventory management
• Account management and collection
• Retail sales and customer service
• Meet and exceed target sales and profit goals

Qualifications

• Must be over the age of 21 to drive a vehicle for work (insurance requirement)
• This is an in-person job; remote work is not available
• Effective organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• Routine lifting, loading, and moving of merchandise (50-300 pounds) using a dolly
• Stooping, bending, pulling, reaching, and grabbing
• Ability to traverse multiple flights of stairs while carrying furniture, appliances, and electronics
• Prolonged periods of driving and standing
• Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor climates and weather conditions

Additional Information

• Buddy’s Home Furnishings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
• A detailed background check, including driving history and drug screening, is required.

Job Type: Full-time