Area Store Manager Trainee

Description

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 here—they 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. 

** If assigned, the applicant must be willing to relocate within 20 miles to the assigned store. The list of stores for consideration include: McDonough, GA, Lagrange, GA, Mableton, GA, Douglasville, GA, Augusta, GA. 

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.

Requirements

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

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven      leadership experience in retail or a customer-focused environment
• Strong      problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent      communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities
• Ability      to build trust, motivate teams, and drive accountability
• Willingness      to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Availability      to travel for meetings or support neighboring store locations as needed

Physical Requirements & Professional Expectations:

• Ability      to stand and walk for extended periods during shifts
• Ability      to lift, carry, and move merchandise up to 50 pounds
• Comfort      working in warehouse and delivery environments as needed
• Must      maintain a professional appearance and demeanor that reflects the      leadership role
• Reliable      transportation and valid driver’s license (if required for store support)

Employee Benefits:

• Employee      Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - You’re not just an employee—you’re an owner!
• 401K      Plan with Employer Matching Funds
• Group      Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Paid      Vacation
• Paid      Sick Leave
• Additional      Voluntary Insurance Programs Available
• Paid      Holidays, including the Employee's Birthday!
• Employee      Purchase Discounts
• Ongoing      Training Programs
• Note: Benefit      offerings for positions other than Full-Time may vary