Manager In Training

Affordable Home Furnishings•Baton Rouge, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Affordable Home Furnishings is hiring a Manager-in-Training for its Fast Track Store Manager program, with openings starting in Baton Rouge. The role is designed for a motivated candidate who wants to develop into a Store Manager. Relocation may be required for the fastest advancement. The stated pay range is $40,000–$50,000 per year. The employee will learn all aspects of store operations while working directly with experienced managers, including sales, collections, inventory, deliveries, team leadership, and daily operations. The position involves customer contact by phone and field visits, handling sales and collections on a route, maintaining merchandise and showroom displays, assisting with warehouse and delivery work, and developing toward managing a store location.

Requirements

Sales experience.
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; a Class D chauffeur's license is required.
Ability to perform heavy lifting, including loading, unloading, and moving furniture and appliances.

Nice To Haves

Retail management experience.
Collections or account management experience.
Rent-to-own experience.

Responsibilities

Learn and perform all aspects of store operations.
Handle sales, collections, and service on a route while learning the company's system.
Lead by example in sales and customer service.
Manage customer accounts and collections.
Train and motivate team members.
Set up and maintain showroom displays.
Assemble 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 a store location.
Complete other tasks assigned by management.
Maintain extensive customer contact by phone and field visits.