Sales Manager in Training

Hudson's Furniture•Sarasota, FL

3d•$50,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Hudson’s Furniture is hiring a Sales Manager in Training for its leadership development program. The role begins with learning the business and succeeding on the sales floor: working directly with customers, building relationships, closing sales, and achieving performance goals. Participants learn the skills and operations needed to lead a high-performing sales team, with the goal of advancing into Sales Management within 6–12 months for the right person. Hudson’s Furniture is a second-generation, family-owned company founded in 1981. The organization describes its culture as guided by love, transparency, and growth. The company welcomes people of all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive environment; veterans and military professionals are encouraged to apply. The position offers competitive training pay and uncapped commission. The posting describes average Sales Associate earnings of $50,000+ annually, six-figure potential for strong performers, and $150,000+ annually for top performers. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-matched 401(k), paid vacation and PTO, an employee furniture discount, and leadership development and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

Proven sales experience or success in a performance-driven environment.
Competitive, goal-oriented mindset.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Confidence approaching customers, overcoming objections, and asking for the sale.
Coachable and willing to master the company’s sales process before leading others.
Motivated by performance-based earning potential.
Available to work weekends and peak retail periods.

Nice To Haves

Leadership or supervisory experience is a plus.
Experience in furniture, automotive, real estate, insurance, banking, wireless, fitness, hospitality, retail management, or another sales-driven industry may translate well to the role.