Sales Manager in Training

Hudson's Furniture • Clearwater, FL

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About The Position

Hudson’s Furniture is hiring a Sales Manager in Training for a development program aimed at proven sales professionals who want to progress into sales leadership. This is not a traditional management trainee role: the successful candidate first learns the business and sales process by working directly with customers on the sales floor, building relationships, closing sales, and achieving performance goals. The stated goal for the right person is advancement into Sales Management within 6–12 months.

The role includes learning store operations, coaching, and performance management, and participating in leadership development and training. Earnings are performance-based with uncapped commission. The posting states average sales associates earn $50,000+ annually, strong performers have six-figure earning potential, and top performers earn $150,000+ annually. Hudson’s Furniture is a second-generation, family-owned company founded in 1981, guided by the values of love, transparency, and growth. It describes itself as a Christian-led, faith-based organization and welcomes individuals of all backgrounds.

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 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 into the role.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with customers and identify their needs.
• Recommend furniture and design solutions.
• Meet and exceed sales goals.
• Present financing and protection plan options.
• Follow up with customers and build repeat and referral business.
• Learn store operations, coaching, and performance management.
• Participate in leadership development and training.
• Work directly with customers on the sales floor, close sales, and learn Hudson’s sales process before moving into leadership.

Benefits

• Competitive training pay.
• Uncapped commission.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k).
• Paid vacation and PTO.
• Employee furniture discount.
• Leadership development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed