**Manager In Training - Buddy's Home Furnishing

Macdonald Real Estate Group; Kilgore (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading furniture retailer as a Manager In Training. This full-time, in-person position offers comprehensive training in store management with a path to leadership roles. Ideal for those over 21 with strong communication and organizational skills, looking to excel in a dynamic retail environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health & Retirement Benefits

Employee Discounts

Sundays Off

Qualifications

• Must be over 21 years old to drive for work.
• Effective organizational skills required.
• Strong communication skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Train to become proficient in all business aspects.
• Acquire and maintain customers.
• Drive store sales and manage customer accounts.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Manager In Training - Buddy's Home Furnishing

Buddy’s Home Furnishings is the third-largest Rent-To-Own (RTO) retail provider of furniture, appliances, electronics, and computers in the United States. Over the past five years, we have expanded aggressively, adding new company-owned and franchised stores nationwide.

Come join our growing team!

Benefits Include

• Salary: $14.00 - $20.00 per hour
• Paid Time Off
• Closed on Sundays
• Discounts
• Health & Retirement benefits (vary depending on location)

Manager In Training / Management Trainee Role Summary

The Manager in Training (MIT) / Management Trainee program is an entry-level position that serves as a vital stepping stone within our organization. Most of our store managers and leaders start as MITs. The role emphasizes actively performing job duties to become proficient in all aspects of the business (see the Physical Requirements section).

Training is 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

Requirements/Responsibilities

Manager in Training Requirements:

• 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 Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Human Resources