Store Manager in Training
About The Position
Braswell & Son is a family-owned luxury pawn business that operates stores across Arkansas and Tennessee. The Store Manager in Training is a paid hourly role designed to develop future Assistant Store Managers and Store Managers through a structured progression. The position includes commission and bonus opportunities and provides training in pawn and jewelry operations; prior pawn or jewelry experience is not required. The trainee works on the sales floor with customers from the first week, carries goals, helps coach the team, runs shifts, and takes on increasing leadership responsibility. The role is expected to develop the ability to run the store when the Store Manager is absent. It is hourly and non-exempt, with hours over 40 in a week paid at time and a half. Training travel to Little Rock, Arkansas, is required.
Requirements
- At least three years leading a team of five or more people, with direct responsibility for their performance and results.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 18 years old.
- Able to pass a background check and drug screen that meet company standards and applicable law.
- Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to Little Rock, Arkansas, for scheduled training.
- Able to stand and move for long periods and lift and move merchandise, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish/English bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Serve customers on the sales floor, carry goals, and take on leadership responsibilities as ready.
- Help coach the team, run shifts, and own store results.
- Learn to test gold, grade diamonds, authenticate designer handbags, and identify counterfeit luxury watches.
- Learn to write quality pawn loans and make informed forfeiture decisions that protect store profit.
- Coach selling behaviors on the floor and pawn processes in the back room.
- Learn to read daily reports and monthly profit-and-loss statements and understand what affects them.
- Build schedules that balance coverage, payroll, and employee development.
- Learn and perform opening, closing, cash handling, and store security as a key carrier.
- Plan store events and participate in the community.
- Develop the ability to run the store when the Store Manager is absent.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Commission and bonus opportunities
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid weekly by direct deposit
- Overtime paid at time and a half for hours over 40 in a week
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training and development
- Wellness resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
