General Manager

Buddy’s Home Furnishings is the third‑largest Rent‑To‑Own (RTO) retail provider of furniture, appliances, electronics, and computers in the United States. Over the past five years, we have expanded aggressively, adding new company‑owned and franchised stores nationwide. Come join our growing team!

• Salary: $55,000 to $100,000 per year plus Monthly Bonus potential
• Paid Time Off
• Closed on Sundays**
• Discounts
• Health & Retirement benefits (vary depending on location)

The General Manager is the leader of the individual branch location. The General Manager performs a wide variety of job functions, directing and coordinating store activities to ensure safe, professional, and profitable operations. The General Manager is accountable for meeting company objectives and adhering to company policies.

• Acquire and maintain customers
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state and local statutes
• Implement sales and marketing programs
• Decipher, prepare and review financial statements and store reports
• Ensure adequate availability of merchandise at all times
• Fill out paperwork for submission to corporate support
• Follow monthly marketing plans
• Maintain company vehicles within safe operating standards
• Managing inventory and cash assets
• Meeting company standards for quality, customer service and safety
• Meet and exceed target sales and revenue goals
• Implementing marketing and growth plans
• Prepare daily work schedules, assign tasks, evaluate employee performance; discipline, enforce company policy and terminate when appropriate
• Provide a safe, clean environment for customers and associates
• Recruit, hire, and train to ensure efficient operations
• Set goals and conduct weekly staff meetings
• Store management and train and develop associates

Please note that the range posted represents the potential salaried compensation for this position, not including bonuses and other benefits offered. While we offer highly competitive compensation, initial starting pay is typically determined based on the candidate's directly relevant experience, internal pay equity, and market conditions. Consequently, starting salaries are generally positioned within the lower to mid‑point of the range to allow for future growth and merit‑based increases.

• Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary skills and knowledge are acceptable. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree with coursework in business, accounting, marketing or management.
• Two years’ experience in retail or other business emphasizing customer service, account management or merchandising.
• Must be over the age of 21 to drive a vehicle for work (insurance requirement).

• Routine lifting, loading, and moving of merchandise (50‑300 pounds) using a dolly
• Stooping, bending, pulling, reaching, and grabbing
• Ability to traverse multiple flights of stairs while carrying furniture, appliances, and electronics
• Prolonged periods of driving and standing
• Ability to work in various indoor and outdoor climates and weather conditions

Buddy’s Home Furnishings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free Workplace. A detailed background check, including driving history and drug screening, is required.