Sales Manager Trainee

Jump Start Your Career Today with our Sales Manager Training Program!

Whether you are just starting your career path or looking for a change, our training program will help you learn sales and personnel leadership to take that leap forward! This is your chance to start something new and great with opportunities for incredible learning and advancement.

Why work with us?

As a Sales Manager Trainee, you will have access to a world class management training program with the opportunity to gain valuable experience by partnering with dedicated and successful Store Managers! Denver Mattress will provide you with the training and knowledge you need so that you can educate customers and successfully close transactions. Beyond the product knowledge, Denver Mattress gives you the tools you need to succeed as a Retail Sales Associate. You will profit from our unique and proven business development techniques we have established of the past 35 years. Our current Management Trainees love the:

• Promotions only from within. Based on merit, not length of service


• Commission pay plus bonus opportunities after 6 weeks of training pay


• Medical and Dental benefits


• Paid Vacation


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Additional cash rewards

What we are looking for:

As a Sales Manager Trainee, you must have a strong desire to succeed, integrity, commitment and the drive to provide exceptional customer service. In addition to your persistence and ability to influence others, success at Denver Mattress doesn’t have any one background or experience. Successful Management Trainees have come from administration, marketing, customer service, hospitality, automotive, real estate, insurance, warehouse/industrial and food service positions, yet they all share a drive to succeed. This is an entry level sales management opportunity where we will provide the tools you need to succeed! Other requirements of the Management Trainee role include:

• Willing to work non-traditional business hours including evenings, weekends and holidays


• Enthusiasm for starting your career, not just “getting a job”


• Minimum of 1 year of previous work experience in any field where you have had regular interaction with people — Your diverse experience is what we are seeking!


• Must be coachable and hard-working with a commitment to learning!


• Desire to set and exceed goals


• Ability to grasp new concepts and learn new skills. Self-Starters go very far with us!


• Ability to perform well while being a team player


• Comfortable working with clientele and ability to provide excellent customer service


• Experience with POS systems and Merchandise Inventory Systems, preferred

Job Responsibilities:

As a Sales Manager Trainee, you will be selling our unique array of mattresses and accessories. You will receive hands on training in sales, marketing and business development techniques. You will shadow the Store Manager, learning all of the aspects of retail and people management. Other responsibilities of the Management Trainee position include:

• Greeting and assisting customers ascertaining their mattress wants and needs


• Answering customer questions and inquiries regarding products and services


• Seeking out information and knowledge regarding new products


• Setting and achieving personal goals


• Presenting and preparing contracts and processing transactions in POS


• Placing orders and locating stock


• Maintaining knowledge of current promotions and policies regarding payment, exchanges and store security


• Participating in merchandising and product displays

About us:

Part of the Furniture Row family of companies, Denver Mattress was born out of the waterbed boom of the 1980's and began producing soft-sided waterbed inserts for Big Sur Waterbeds in 1988. Adapting as the waterbed wave receded, Denver Mattress began producing innerspring mattresses for the Kidz Beds® line in 1992 and shortly thereafter began producing full-line conventional adult size bedding to compliment the bedroom sets being sold through Oak Express. In April 1995, Denver Mattress opened the first Denver Mattress store in Denver, CO. and has since expanded to become one of the largest privately held mattress company in the United States with over 90 locations in 30 states.

Advancement Opportunities:

Denver Mattress retail stores promote entirely from within. To progress into a management position, candidates would need to display proficiency in all aspects of sales, operations, and inventory. They must also display leadership and recruitment abilities as well as work well with all staff members and the general public.

Additional Information:

• There is no application deadline as this postion accepts applications on an ongoing basis


• Other opportunities include Warehouse and Delivery


• This position has an average annual pay range of $50,000-$55,000 in commission based on experience