Manager In Training

Manager-in-Training

Re-location may be required for fastest advancement, most likely to one of our 3 stores in the area

Openings to start in Lake Charles

Pay: $40,000 - $50,000 per year

Want to run your own store someday?

Affordable Home Furnishings is looking for a motivated leader to join our Fast Track Store Manager program. This position is designed for individuals with retail, sales, or rent-to-own experience who want to grow into a Store Manager role.

You'll learn every part of the business-from sales and collections to inventory, deliveries, team leadership, and daily operations-while working directly with experienced managers.

What You'll Do

• Extensive contact with customers by phone and field visits

• Learn and perform all aspects of store operations

• Handle all sales, collections and service on a route while learning our system

• Lead by example in sales and customer service

• Help manage customer accounts and collections

• Train and motivate team members

• Set up and maintain showroom displays

• Put together new merchandise

• Clean and refurbish previously rented merchandise

• Monitor inventory and merchandise flow

• Assist with deliveries, pickups, and warehouse operations when needed

• Work toward managing your own store location

• Any other tasks assigned by management

• What We're Looking For

• Retail management experience preferred

• Sales experience required

• Collections or account management experience preferred

• Rent-to-own experience is a major plus

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Ability to handle difficult situations professionally

• Self-motivated and goal-oriented

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record (Class D chauffeur's required)

• Heavy lifting: loading, unloading - moving furniture and appliances

Why Join Affordable Home Furnishings?

• Clear Path to Store Management

• Family-Owned Company

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with 75% Company Match

• Profit Sharing

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Sick Leave

• Employee Discounts

• Life Insurance

• Ongoing Leadership Development

This Position Is Ideal For Someone Who:

• Wants to lead a team

• Enjoys sales and customer interaction

• Wants a long-term career instead of just a job

• Likes taking ownership and solving problems

• Is ready to grow into a Store Manager role

If you're looking for an opportunity to learn, lead, and advance your career, we'd love to meet you.