Sales Manager in Training

Hudson's Furniture; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive training pay

Uncapped commission

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid vacation

Furniture discount

Leadership development

Job summary

Hudson’s Furniture is recruiting for a Sales Manager in Training in Sarasota, FL. This program starts with hands-on sales floor success and progresses toward leadership within 6–12 months, with a family-owned culture focused on growth and transparency.

You will learn the business by engaging customers, closing sales, and building relationships while developing leadership skills and a path into Sales Management.

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience or success in a performance-driven environment.
• Competitive, goal-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.
• Coachable and willing to master our sales process before leading others.
• Available to work weekends and peak retail periods.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with customers and identify their needs.
• Recommend furniture and design solutions.
• Meet and exceed sales goals.
• Present financing and protection plan options.
• Follow up with customers and build repeat and referral business.
• Learn store operations, coaching, and performance management.
• Participate in leadership development and training.

Skills

Sales experience

Competitive mindset

Communication

Relationship building

Leadership experience

Coachable

Weekend availability

Job description

Sales Manager in Training

Sarasota, Florida, United States | Full-time

Ready to Turn Your Sales Success Into Leadership?

Hudson’s Furniture is looking for proven sales professionals who are ready for their next challenge. Our Sales Manager in Training Program is designed for competitive, results-driven individuals who want to build a successful sales career while developing the skills needed to lead a high-performing sales team.

This is not a traditional management trainee position. You will first learn our business by becoming successful on the sales floor. You’ll work directly with customers, build relationships, close sales, achieve performance goals, and learn what it takes to succeed at Hudson’s before stepping into leadership.

For the right person, the goal is advancement into Sales Management within 6–12 months.

Hudson’s Furniture is a second‑generation, family‑owned company that has been Turning Houses into Homes since 1981. Our culture is built on the values of love, transparency, and growth.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven sales experience or success in a performance-driven environment
• Competitive, goal-oriented mindset
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence approaching customers, overcoming objections, and asking for the sale
• Leadership or supervisory experience is a plus
• Coachable and willing to master our sales process before leading others
• Motivated by performance-based earning potential
• Available to work weekends and peak retail periods

Experience in furniture, automotive, real estate, insurance, banking, wireless, fitness, hospitality, retail management, or other sales-driven industries may translate well into this role.

Earning Potential

• Average Sales Associates: $50,000+ annually
• Strong Performers: Six-figure earning potential
• Top Performers: $150,000+ annually
• Uncapped commission

Your income grows with your performance.

What You’ll Do

• Build relationships with customers and identify their needs
• Recommend furniture and design solutions
• Meet and exceed sales goals
• Present financing and protection plan options
• Follow up with customers and build repeat and referral business
• Learn store operations, coaching, and performance management
• Participate in leadership development and training

Benefits

• Competitive training pay
• Uncapped commission
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-Matched 401(k)
• Paid Vacation & PTO
• Employee Furniture Discount
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities

Come as You Are — Let’s Grow Together.

Hudson’s Furniture is a Christian-led, faith-based organization guided by the values of love, transparency, and growth. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Veterans and military professionals are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you’re competitive, motivated by results, and ready to turn your sales success into a leadership career, we want to hear from you!

Hudson’s Furniture is an Equal Opportunity Employer.