Dufresne Furniture and Appliances is currently seeking a Manager in Training for our Dryden store located at 60 Van Horne Ave.

At Dufresne, our goal is to create destinations for life’s most meaningful shared moments. Our unrelenting passion for hands‑on service, an exceptional shopping experience, and strong community relationships is what sets us apart!

This position is being posted to fill an immediate staffing need within the department. We are actively seeking qualified candidates who can step into the role and contribute to the team as soon as possible.

Dufresne Furniture and Appliances is committed to investing in our team members; we offer:

Competitive base salary and career progression opportunities

Comprehensive benefits plan, educational assistance program and excellent employee discounts

A fun and collaborative working setting

World class training programs for sales team members and leaders

The opportunity to work for with a purpose‑driven organization that is consistently ranked as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies.

As the Manager in Training, you will

Go through an extensive training program to learn the business and set you up for success

Support your Store Manager with day‑to‑day operations and management

Coach Sales Team Members to drive sales and overall store performance





Create and maintain a work environment that builds employee engagement

Provide Sales management and Store management coverage during vacations and vacancies, within your region

As a successful candidate you will have the following

Post‑secondary education with 3‑5 years of experience in retail or hospitality management, or a combination of related education and experience.

Proven sales experience, in a commission‑based environment considered an asset

Strong business/financial acumen

Experience training/coaching sales teams

Proven track record of building high‑performing teams and strong work relationships

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to handle difficult and/or intense situations diplomatically and professionally

Demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and the ability to learn in‑house computer programs

Ability and willingness to work a retail schedule that includes days, evenings, weekends and holidays

Ability to travel for periods of up to 2 months to support other store locations

Must be willing to re‑locate to another store should a need/opportunity arise

Criminal Record Check required

AI tools may be used during the hiring process to screen, assess or select applicants for the position.

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📌 Manager In Training (Ontario)
🏢 The Dufresne Group
📍 Ontario