Area Store Manager Trainee

Farmers Home Furniture•Prattville, AL

About The Position

The Area Store Manager Trainee (SMT) classification provides structured training and development for individuals sponsored by the Home Office, with the goal of preparing and placing them in a permanent Store Manager position after successful completion of the SMT Program. The program combines in-store operational training, online learning, role-based immersion, and in-person live training events. Trainees progressively learn, practice, and demonstrate proficiency in major areas of store operations while supporting daily functions at assigned training locations. The trainee's primary priority is completing all program requirements. Successful completion includes completing Farmers Academy training, all three Thrive Program rotations, and all three in-person live training events; maintaining satisfactory performance and conduct; and demonstrating readiness for Store Manager responsibilities. Program completion makes the trainee eligible for permanent Store Manager placement, subject to company needs, performance readiness, and geographic availability. Placement decisions are coordinated by the Home Office and Operations leadership. The role may involve working at multiple store locations, managing a store in the Store Manager's absence, and overnight travel to other training locations. Farmers Furniture is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of harassment and discrimination. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of practical supervisory retail and/or sales experience, or a combination of training, experience, and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
Ability to travel overnight.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned Farmers Academy training, Thrive Program rotations, live training events, projects, assessments, and required documentation.
Attend an initial online orientation with the assigned supervisor to review the program structure, expectations, timelines, and training requirements.
Participate in required weekly online SMT check-in meetings.
Assist with daily store operations, including sales, credit, collections, warehouse, delivery, bookkeeping, and general office functions.
Operate and demonstrate proficiency in company point-of-sale systems, computer applications, and operational tools.
Sell merchandise, create sales and installment contracts, take customer payments, and assist with account approvals.
Assist with inventory counts, store displays, special promotions, and sales events.
Work at multiple store locations as required to meet training needs.
Manage a store location in the Store Manager's absence when required.
Travel to other training locations and submit travel expense reports in accordance with company policy when required.
Adhere to company policies, procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
Uphold and promote the company's H.O.M.E. values: Helping others, developing Ordinary people to do extraordinary things, being a Motivated owner that cares, and Ensuring excellence is a habit.
Perform other related duties as required.