Sales Manager in Training

Hudson's Furniture•Sarasota, FL

About The Position

Hudson’s Furniture is hiring a sales professional for a training program that develops successful sales associates for future sales leadership. The role begins on the sales floor: learning the business by working directly with customers, building relationships, closing sales, and achieving performance goals. The position is not a traditional management trainee role; candidates are expected to master the sales process before leading others. For the right person, the goal is advancement into Sales Management within 6–12 months. Hudson’s Furniture is a second-generation, family-owned company that has been in business since 1981. The organization describes its culture as guided by love, transparency, and growth. It is a Christian-led, faith-based organization that welcomes individuals of all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive environment. Veterans and military professionals are encouraged to apply.

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.
  • Willingness to learn and master the sales process before leading others.
  • Motivation by performance-based earning potential.
  • Availability 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 other sales-driven industries may translate well to 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.

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.
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