Store Manager Trainee

Farmers Home Furniture • Clarksville, TN

5d

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 successful program graduates into permanent Store Manager positions. The program combines in-store operational training, online learning, role-based immersion, and in-person live training. Trainees progressively learn, practice, and demonstrate proficiency in major areas of store operations while supporting daily functions at assigned training locations.

The trainee’s primary priority is completing all program requirements. Successful completion includes Farmers Academy training, all three Thrive Program rotations, all three in-person live training events, satisfactory performance and conduct, and demonstrated readiness for Store Manager responsibilities. Completion makes the trainee eligible for placement into a permanent Store Manager position, subject to company needs, performance readiness, and geographic availability. Placement decisions are coordinated by the Home Office and Operations leadership.

The role may involve working at multiple store locations, managing a store in the Store Manager’s absence, and overnight travel to other training locations. The position requires regular moderately heavy physical effort and may involve exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

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.
• Complete all required program training, rotations, and live training events; maintain satisfactory performance and conduct; and demonstrate operational readiness for Store Manager responsibilities.

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 the company’s 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 in multiple store locations when required 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.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain satisfactory performance and conduct and demonstrate operational readiness for Store Manager responsibilities.
• Uphold and promote the company’s H.O.M.E. values: Helping others, developing Ordinary people to do extraordinary things, being a Motivated owner that cares, and Ensuring that excellence is a habit personally and for those entrusted to lead.
• Perform other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

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