Store Manager in Training - Fast Track to Leadership

Paylocity; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers Furniture is offering a Store Manager Trainee (SMT) program intended to develop leaders for future Store Manager roles across assigned training locations. The program combines in-store operational training, Thrive rotations, online learning, and live training events to progressively build proficiency in core store functions.

The SMT will support daily operations, learn POS systems, handle sales and payments, manage inventory and promotions, and may travel between locations with expense

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; three (3) years experience in practical supervisory retail and/or sales experience; or any combination of training, experience and education which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver’s License and must be able to travel overnight.

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

Data Utilization

Human Interaction

Equipment Proficiency

Verbal Aptitude

Mathematical Aptitude

Functional Reasoning

Situational Reasoning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Farmers Furniture is offering a Store Manager Trainee (SMT) program intended to develop leaders for future Store Manager roles across assigned training locations. The program combines in-store operational training, Thrive rotations, online learning, and live training events to progressively build proficiency in core store functions.

The SMT will support daily operations, learn POS systems, handle sales and payments, manage inventory and promotions, and may travel between locations with expense