Store Leadership Trainee: Fast-Track to Manager

Farmers Home Furniture; Plymouth (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers Furniture in the United States is offering a Store Manager Trainee (SMT) program designed to train and develop candidates sponsored by the Home Office. The program combines in-store operational training with online modules, role-based immersion, and live events to prepare trainees for permanent Store Manager roles.

Participants will learn through Farmers Academy, Thrive rotations, and three live training events, with expectations of strong performance and conduct, leading to placement

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; three (3) years experience in practical supervisory retail and/or sales.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver’s License and must be able to travel overnight.
• Farmers Furniture is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company is committed to maintaining an environment free of harassment and discrimination.

Responsibilities

• Completes all assigned Farmers Academy training, Thrive Program rotations, live training events, projects, assessments, and required documentation.
• Attends an initial online Orientation with assigned Supervisor to review program structure, expectations, timelines, and training requirements
• Participates in required weekly online SMT Check In Meetings
• Assists in day to day store operations including sales, credit, collections, warehouse, delivery, bookkeeping, and general office functions
• Operates and demonstrates proficiency in the Company’s point of sale systems, computer applications, and operational tools.
• Sells merchandise, creates sales and installment contracts, takes customer payments, and assists with account approvals.
• Assists with inventory counts, store displays, special promotions, and sales events.
• May be required to work in multiple store locations to meet training needs.
• May be required to manage a store location in the Store Manager’s absence.
• May be required to travel to other training locations and submit travel expense reports in accordance with Company policy.
• Adheres to all Company policies, procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements

Skills

Supervisory retail experience

Sales experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Farmers Furniture in the United States is offering a Store Manager Trainee (SMT) program designed to train and develop candidates sponsored by the Home Office. The program combines in-store operational training with online modules, role-based immersion, and live events to prepare trainees for permanent Store Manager roles.

Participants will learn through Farmers Academy, Thrive rotations, and three live training events, with expectations of strong performance and conduct, leading to placement