AREA Store Manager Trainee - Group 25

Area Store Manager Trainee - Group 25

If assigned, the applicant must be willing to relocate within 20 miles to the assigned store. The list of stores for consideration include : Beaver Dam, KY; Clarksville, TN; Franklin, KY; Hopkinsville, KY; Lafayette, TN; Madisonville, KY; Princeton, KY; Russellville, KY; Springfield, TN.

Store Managers are responsible for overseeing all aspects of store operations, driving sales, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who takes pride in their work, leads by example, and inspires ownership at every level.

Candidates will be placed in our Store Manager Training program and will receive instruction on how to succeed in every area of this dynamic business. Some travel is required while in training. After being assigned to their own store, ongoing training and support will be provided by the supervision team.

Key Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, and retain a top-performing team of Sales Associates
• Create a welcoming environment and ensure customers receive outstanding service
• Effectively handle customer inquiries, concerns, and escalations with professionalism
• Monitor sales performance and provide coaching to drive results and individual growth
• Ensure compliance with merchandising, cleanliness, and store operational standards
• Collaborate with the Credit Department to support account collections
• Manage inventory levels and ensure timely and accurate product flow
• Oversee warehouse and delivery operations to ensure quality and efficiency
• Actively participate in company initiatives and contribute strategic ideas for growth
• Lead with integrity, accountability, and a mindset of ownership
• Job requires "F" Endorsement; must provide proof of "F Endorsement"

What We're Looking For :

Physical Requirements & Professional Expectations :

Employee Benefits :

About Farmers Home Furniture :

Established in 1949, Farmers Home Furniture is one of the top 100 furniture retailers in the U.S. with over 260 store locations throughout the Southeast, we are proud to be employee-owned and operated. As part of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), our team members don't just work herethey have a stake in our success.

We are guided by our founder's principles of fairness, trust, and outstanding service, and remain committed to delivering quality name-brand merchandise, affordable financing, and exceptional service to the customers and communities we serve.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Retail Management

Advanced

Sales

Advanced

Behaviors

Required

Thought Provoking :

Capable of making others think deeply on a subject

Loyal :

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Innovative :

Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Functional Expert :

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Detail Oriented :

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Enthusiastic :

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player :

Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated :

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Work-Life Balance :

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Self-Starter :

Inspired to perform without outside help

Peer Recognition :

Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers

Job Security :

Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe

Flexibility :

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Financial :

Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement

Entrepreneurial Spirit :

Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business

Ability to Make an Impact :

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Growth Opportunities :

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Goal Completion :

Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

5 years :

Retail Furniture / Credit Experience

5 years :

Retail / Sales Experience

5 years :

Sales Management

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License