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Job Description
Manager in Training - MIT Buddy's Home Furnishings - 2.8 Gainesville, FL Job Details Full-time $16 - $18 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Maintaining an organized workspace Outdoor work Customer service In-person customer service Moving Driver's License Delivery driving Loading Warehouse cleanliness Journal entries Full Job Description Build a Career, Not Just a Job Buddy's Home Furnishings is looking for motivated, dependable, and career-minded individuals ready to learn our business from the ground up. Our Manager in Training position is an entry-level advancement opportunity designed to cross-train future leaders in store operations, customer service, sales, collections, logistics, inventory, and team leadership. At Buddy's, we believe in developing our people. Give us a year, and we will give you a career. This position begins with a strong focus on logistics, including deliveries, pickups, service calls, product handling, showroom support, and merchandise refurbishment. As you grow in the role, you will be trained in additional areas of the business with the goal of preparing you for future advancement opportunities. If you have a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, leadership potential, and the desire to grow, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for. What You Will Do As a MIT, you will play an important role in the daily success of the store while learning the foundation of our business.
Responsibilities include:
Delivering, picking up, servicing, and relocating merchandise in customers' homes Assisting with furniture, appliance, electronics, and home product installation and removal Maintaining the appearance and organization of the showroom, warehouse, vehicles, and product areas Refurbishing, cleaning, testing, and preparing merchandise for the showroom floor or future delivery Providing excellent customer service in the store, over the phone, and in customers' homes Learning how to explain product features, benefits, and rental-purchase agreement terms Protecting company assets, including inventory, equipment, vehicles, and customer information Following all company vehicle safety standards, delivery procedures, and documentation requirements Supporting sales, collections, inventory, and customer retention efforts as training progresses Working closely with store leadership to learn daily store operations and leadership expectations Performing other duties as assigned by store management What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who is coachable, competitive, reliable, and ready to grow. The right candidate will bring energy, professionalism, and a willingness to learn every part of the business.
Qualified candidates should have:
A positive, can-do attitude Strong communication and customer service skills Dependability and consistent attendance A desire to learn, grow, and advance Ability to work independently and as part of a team Professional appearance and behavior Basic math, reading, writing, and computer skills Ability to follow directions, complete paperwork, and communicate clearly Ability to meet and exceed assigned goals and expectations What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who is coachable, competitive, reliable, and ready to grow. The right candidate will bring energy, professionalism, and a willingness to learn every part of the business.
Qualified candidates should have:
A positive, can-do attitude Strong communication and customer service skills Dependability and consistent attendance A desire to learn, grow, and advance Ability to work independently and as part of a team Professional appearance and behavior Basic math, reading, writing, and computer skills Ability to follow directions, complete paperwork, and communicate clearly Ability to meet and exceed assigned goals and expectations Minimum Requirements To be considered for this position, candidates must: Be at least 21 years of age Have a clean driving record for the past 5 years Have a clean background for the past 7 years Be able to pass a drug screen Meet and maintain company insurability requirements Physical Requirements This is an active, hands-on position.
Candidates must be able to:
Routinely lift, load, move, and handle merchandise ranging from 50 to 300 pounds with the use of a dolly or team lift Deliver and remove furniture, appliances, electronics, and other home products Bend, stoop, push, pull, climb, reach, grab, and carry merchandise as needed Navigate stairs while assisting with merchandise delivery or pickup Stand, walk, drive, and move for extended periods of time Work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions Benefits May Include Competitive hourly pay Paid time off Closed on Sundays Employee purchase discounts Health and retirement benefits Bonus opportunities Training and advancement opportunities Why Join Buddy's? This is not just a delivery position. This is a starting point for someone who wants to build a future. Our MIT program is designed to teach the business from the ground up, beginning with logistics and expanding into customer service, sales, inventory, operations, and leadership. If you are hardworking, coachable, and ready for an opportunity to grow, we want to meet you. Buddy's Home Furnishings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you at least 21 years of age?
