Manager in Training - Sales

Slumberland Furniture • Columbus, NE

5d • $43,000 - $75,000

About The Position

At Slumberland, the Manager in Training - Sales works in a kind, friendly, and supportive environment focused on providing an exceptional customer experience and quality furniture at a great price. The role is part of a management training program intended to develop leadership ability in sales, operations, and day-to-day retail functions through focused learning and resources, with opportunities for promotion from within.

The position assists with managing the sales, operational, and administrative functions of a corporate store. The trainee learns and performs Sales Associate duties while following Slumberland sales strategies and modeling expected conduct and work performance. The role also develops management skills related to store displays, housekeeping, clearance maintenance, product flow, staffing, employee development, and safety.

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 Midwestern areas.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

• Point of Sale (POS) systems experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing corporate-store sales, operations, and administrative functions, including staffing, sales management, sales training, back room, inventory control, and customer service.
• Learn and perform all Sales Associate duties in line with Slumberland sales strategies, modeling the expected standards of conduct and work performance and achieving personal results.
• 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.
• Adhere to safety policies and practices and consistently model safe behaviors and risk-reduction procedures.

Benefits

• Guaranteed minimum pay of $43,000, with potential to earn up to $75,000 in the first year.
• 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