Store Manager Trainee: Fast-Track to Leader

Farmers Home Furniture; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers Home Furniture in Georgia operates a Store Manager Trainee (SMT) program designed to train associates for permanent Store Manager roles. Trainees undergo Farmers Academy, Thrive rotations, and multiple live trainings while supporting daily store operations, sales, and customer service.

The program includes potential relocation between training locations and adherence to company policies. The initiative emphasizes operational readiness, excellent supervision, and leadership development to

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; three (3) years experience in practical supervisory retail and/or sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Completes all 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

Job description

Farmers Home Furniture in Georgia operates a Store Manager Trainee (SMT) program designed to train associates for permanent Store Manager roles. Trainees undergo Farmers Academy, Thrive rotations, and multiple live trainings while supporting daily store operations, sales, and customer service.

The program includes potential relocation between training locations and adherence to company policies. The initiative emphasizes operational readiness, excellent supervision, and leadership development to