What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager In Training position at Affordable Home Furnishings?
Manager-in-Training
Re-location may be required for fastest advancement, most likely to one of our 3 stores in the area
Openings to start in Lake Charles
Pay: $40,000 - $50,000 per year
Want to run your own store someday?
Affordable Home Furnishings is looking for a motivated leader to join our Fast Track Store Manager program. This position is designed for individuals with retail, sales, or rent-to-own experience who want to grow into a Store Manager role.
You'll learn every part of the business-from sales and collections to inventory, deliveries, team leadership, and daily operations-while working directly with experienced managers.
What You'll Do
- Extensive contact with customers by phone and field visits
- Learn and perform all aspects of store operations
- Handle all sales, collections and service on a route while learning our system
- Lead by example in sales and customer service
- Help manage customer accounts and collections
- Train and motivate team members
- Set up and maintain showroom displays
- Put together new merchandise
- Clean and refurbish previously rented merchandise
- Monitor inventory and merchandise flow
- Assist with deliveries, pickups, and warehouse operations when needed
- Work toward managing your own store location
- Any other tasks assigned by management
- What We're Looking For
- Retail management experience preferred
- Sales experience required
- Collections or account management experience preferred
- Rent-to-own experience is a major plus
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to handle difficult situations professionally
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record (Class D chauffeur's required)
- Heavy lifting: loading, unloading - moving furniture and appliances
Why Join Affordable Home Furnishings?
- Clear Path to Store Management
- Family-Owned Company
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with 75% Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Discounts
- Life Insurance
- Ongoing Leadership Development
This Position Is Ideal For Someone Who:
- Wants to lead a team
- Enjoys sales and customer interaction
- Wants a long-term career instead of just a job
- Likes taking ownership and solving problems
- Is ready to grow into a Store Manager role
If you're looking for an opportunity to learn, lead, and advance your career, we'd love to meet you.
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000