Sales & Management Training Program

Most people start their day by climbing out of bed; our team starts the day by jumping right into them!  We are currently looking for candidates motivated by growth, learning, challenge and advancement opportunity to join our sales & management training program in our rapidly growing Houston market!  By joining the Sales & Management Training Program at Mattress Firm, you may not be joining an industry that would be considered, to many, glamorous. However, you will be entering an environment rich with dedicated focus to your personal and professional development; and you may just be surprised at how rewarding it is to help your customers transform their lives through better sleep! With our strong commitment to promoting from within our organization, Mattress Firm has developed a participative approach to career development that encourages personal and professional growth in a direction you want and at a pace you can work with. From training on the showroom floor to the corporate headquarters, our team delivers opportunities that keep careers fresh and on the go and is committed to providing you with opportunity for you to develop professional selling skills, gain relevant management experience and broaden your business acumen.  We also know all too well that real opportunity requires more than just a great benefits package—it demands true growth opportunity within a professional culture conducive to growth; one where the only limitation is your imagination. Our commitment to teamwork and an enhanced professional atmosphere is balanced with a casual environment where friendships are made and successes are rewarded.  In the end, when you support our company, we support you. Because by treating you right, we make ourselves better. Qualifications Experience preferred, not required (that's why we have an extensive in-classroom and in-store training program!) Bachelor’s Degree or combined education & experience Strong customer service skills Strong verbal communication skills Campus or community leadership involvement strongly considered Bilingual a plus! Must be able to work some evenings and weekends. Duties and Responsibilities Store Management Direct consumer sales Store merchandising/marketing Inventory management Basic accounting functions Client relations Vendor relationsAs a full-time employee with Mattress Firm, Inc. you are eligible for the following great benefits:· Medical insurance· Dental insurance· Life insurance· Vision insurance· 401(k)· Paid vacation & personal time off· Employee purchase incentives We are confident that a sales & management career with Mattress Firm isn’t just a stop on your resume… it provides a solid career path with one of the most successful retailers in the country. And with our aggressive 5 year expansion plan set in motion, there’s never been a better time to see what a mattress can mean to you!  In addition, take a look at a short video that gives you more insight into Mattress Firm Inc. http://web2.vbcbroadcasting.com/clients/mattressfirm/ecard/  COMPANY: Mattress Firm JOB TITLE: Sales & Management Training Program LOCATION: Houston, TX 77023 JOB TYPE: Full Time, Employee CAREER LEVEL: Entry Level EDUCATION: Associate Degree CATEGORY: Sales/Retail/Business Development COMPANY: Mattress Firm REFERENCE CODE: HOUSTON-MONST