Manager in Training - Sales

Slumberland Furniture • Hermantown, MN

16h

About The Position

Slumberland is hiring a Manager in Training - Sales to develop leadership skills and prepare to manage sales, operations, and day-to-day retail functions. The training program provides resources and focused learning, with an emphasis on promoting from within. The role assists with managing a corporate store’s staffing, sales management, sales training, back-room functions, inventory control, customer service, and administrative work. The Manager in Training also learns and performs Sales Associate duties in line with Slumberland sales strategies and expected standards of conduct and work performance.

Compensation includes a guaranteed minimum of $43,000, with potential earnings up to $75,000 in the first year. The posting also advertises a $12,000 base salary plus commission. The position requires evenings, weekends, and holidays, and relocation to multiple areas in the Midwest.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, or a minimum of 4 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Maintain a safe and insurable driving record that permits driving on company business.
• Ability to work evenings, required weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to relocate to multiple areas in the Midwest.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Point of Sale (POS) systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing sales, operations, and administrative functions of a corporate store, including staffing, sales management, sales training, back-room functions, inventory control, and customer service.
• Learn and perform all Sales Associate duties in accordance with Slumberland sales strategies and expected standards of conduct and work performance.
• Support and learn management responsibilities for displays, housekeeping, clearance maintenance, and product flow.
• Participate with the manager in recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and developing store employees.
• Provide input on associate performance.
• Follow safety policies and practices and model safe behaviors and risk-reduction procedures.

Benefits

• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability.
• Up to 3 weeks of paid time off in the first year, plus 24 hours of PTO from the first day.
• Generous merchandise discount.
• Retirement and profit sharing.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level