Store Manager Trainee

Farmers Home Furniture • Roanoke Rapids, NC

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About The Position

The Store Manager Trainee (SMT) classification provides structured training and development for individuals sponsored by the Home Office, with the goal of preparing and placing them in a permanent Store Manager position after successful completion of the program. The program combines in-store operational training, online learning, role-based immersion, and in-person live training events. Trainees progressively learn, practice, and demonstrate proficiency in major areas of store operations while supporting daily functions at assigned training locations.

The SMT’s primary responsibility is completing all program training requirements. The trainee also supports store operations, may work across multiple store locations, may manage a store in the Store Manager’s absence, and may travel overnight to other training locations. Successful completion requires finishing Farmers Academy training, all three Thrive Program rotations, and all three in-person live training events; maintaining satisfactory performance and conduct; and demonstrating readiness for Store Manager responsibilities. Completion makes the trainee eligible for placement in a permanent Store Manager role, subject to company needs, performance readiness, and geographic availability.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three years of practical supervisory retail and/or sales experience, or a combination of training, experience, and education that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to travel overnight.
• Ability to evaluate and use data, make managerial and procedural decisions, and operate equipment, machinery, tools, and materials used in the role.
• Ability to communicate and use reference, descriptive, and advisory information; perform basic arithmetic, calculate decimals and percentages, use fractions, and interpret graphs.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions and exercise independent judgment.
• Ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity when evaluating information.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned Farmers Academy training, Thrive Program rotations, live training events, projects, assessments, and required documentation.
• Attend an initial online orientation with the assigned Supervisor to review program structure, expectations, timelines, and training requirements.
• Participate in required weekly online SMT check-in meetings.
• Assist with day-to-day store operations, including sales, credit, collections, warehouse, delivery, bookkeeping, and general office functions.
• Operate and demonstrate proficiency in company point-of-sale systems, computer applications, and operational tools.
• Sell merchandise, create sales and installment contracts, take customer payments, and assist with account approvals.
• Assist with inventory counts, store displays, special promotions, and sales events.
• Work at multiple store locations as needed to meet training needs.
• Manage a store location in the Store Manager’s absence when required.
• Travel to other training locations and submit travel expense reports in accordance with company policy when required.
• Follow company policies, procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Uphold and promote the company’s H.O.M.E. values.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED