Store Manager Trainee: Fast-Track to Leadership

Farmers Home Furniture; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers Home Furniture is launching a Store Manager Trainee (SMT) program in Georgia. The SMT prepares associates for permanent Store Manager roles through in-store training, Thrive rotations, and live events at multiple locations.

Successful participants demonstrate operational readiness and leadership potential with support from corporate and store leadership. The program emphasizes hands-on sales, POS proficiency, inventory management, and adherence to company policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Completes Farmers Academy training, Thrive Program rotations, live training events, projects, assessments, and required documentation.
• Attends 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 Home Furniture is launching a Store Manager Trainee (SMT) program in Georgia. The SMT prepares associates for permanent Store Manager roles through in-store training, Thrive rotations, and live events at multiple locations.

Successful participants demonstrate operational readiness and leadership potential with support from corporate and store leadership. The program emphasizes hands-on sales, POS proficiency, inventory management, and adherence to company policies.