Store Manager Trainee: Leadership Pathway

Farmers Home Furniture; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers Home Furniture offers a Store Manager Trainee (SMT) program designed to train and develop associates for permanent Store Manager roles. The program includes in-store operational training, Thrive rotations, and in-person live events to build leadership and execution skills.

Upon successful completion, SMT placement is determined by company needs and performance, with mobility across training locations as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three years of practical supervisory retail and/or sales experience.
• Valid State Driver’s License with ability to travel overnight.

Responsibilities

• Completes Farmers Academy training, Thrive Program rotations, live training events, projects, assessments, and required documentation.
• Assists in day-to-day store operations including sales, credit, collections, warehouse, delivery, bookkeeping, and general office functions.
• Operates Farmers practical POS systems, computer applications, and operational tools; processes sales and installments and assists with account approvals.
• May be required to work in multiple store locations to meet training needs and travel as required.

Skills

Retail supervision

Sales experience

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

POS systems

Computer applications

Job description

Farmers Home Furniture offers a Store Manager Trainee (SMT) program designed to train and develop associates for permanent Store Manager roles. The program includes in-store operational training, Thrive rotations, and in-person live events to build leadership and execution skills.

Upon successful completion, SMT placement is determined by company needs and performance, with mobility across training locations as required.