Manager in Training - MIT

Overview: The Manager in Training will fully manage the store’s staff and operations in absence of Store Manager and Assistant Manager. This is an entry level management role within the store level.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate leadership in driving sales and profitability by achieving or exceeding all established store and individual goals. Personally, demonstrate high level of customer service
Assist Store Manager/Assistant Manager with communicating the store’s operational goals and directives to maximize the store teams’ contributions towards meeting the sales plan
Assist Store Manager in monitoring and evaluating individual performance in the following areas: sales volume, hourly production, unit per transaction (UPTs), charge accounts and loss prevention
Demonstrate proper leadership skills to assist Store Manager in managing the store’s staff, as necessary
Ability to demonstrate timely execution and compliance of floor set guides and promotions
Assist Store Manager/Assistant Manager in directing and maintaining merchandise presentation according to Visual Merchandising standards and current floor set
Recognize, understand and communicate customer merchandise needs and recognize when the store’s merchandise assortment meets, and fails to meet, these needs
Work with the Store Manager to ensure markdowns and transfers are completed correctly and in a timely manner
Assist Store/Assistant Manager in ensuring store meets Company standards for cleanliness, both on the sales floor and in the stockroom

Key Partners

Store Management
Human Resources
District Manager
Asset Protection

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years of age
At least 2+ years’ experience in retail preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent; college degree a plus but not required
Able to respond to store alarm problems as needed
Communication and organizational skills
Strong drive to achieve results
Takes initiative and has problem solving skills
Candidate will be required to stand for long periods of time throughout their shift.
Lifting between 15-30 pounds.

Skills & Cultural Success Factors

Enthusiasm for the brand
Strong customer service skills
Excellent communication skills
Strong problem solving skills
Team player with the ability to lead a team
Disciplined and self-motivated
Goal oriented
Adaptable and flexible
Fast learner

Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help