Assistant Manager in Training #89 - Rogers, AR

Academy • Rogers, AR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager in Training (MIT) participates in a development program designed to prepare them for full accountability as a future store leader. The role provides hands-on experience in operations, sales leadership, and people management at a high-volume retail business. The MIT rotates through store departments to learn how merchandising, staffing, inventory, and customer experience contribute to overall performance.

Working closely with store leadership, the MIT develops and executes strategies to drive sales, service, and operational excellence. The role involves analyzing performance metrics, planning labor, and adjusting priorities to meet changing business demands. Experienced store leaders coach the MIT through real-world scenarios and provide feedback. The MIT also collaborates with sales, merchandising, operations, and inventory teams, building relationships and learning to motivate and lead others. Successful completion of the MIT program is required for promotion into a Manager role.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant leadership or management experience.
• Demonstrated success leading departments of up to 40 team members while driving operational excellence and achieving sales targets.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, including the ability to motivate and develop others.
• Customer-focused mindset and passion for delivering a great shopping experience.
• Solid business acumen and comfort working with performance metrics and reports.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions using judgment, logic, and common sense.
• Ability to complete required certifications, including Firearms Sales and Power Industrial Truck.
• Ability to manage and audit firearm sales in compliance with federal and state requirements, including accurate ATF Form 4473 completion, background check verification, and final approval.
• Team-first attitude and willingness to assist wherever needed.
• Flexibility to work varying schedules, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on business needs.
• Ability to remain on feet and move throughout the store for extended periods during scheduled shifts.
• Ability to walk, bend, reach, pull, carry, and lift items up to 50 lbs.
• Capacity to complete repetitive tasks such as scanning, stocking, and folding merchandise.
• Comfort using ladders or step stools to access merchandise.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
• Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through store departments to gain experience in merchandising, staffing, inventory, customer experience, operations, sales leadership, and people management.
• Partner with store leadership to develop and execute strategies that drive sales, service, and operational excellence.
• Analyze performance metrics and reports, plan labor effectively, and adjust priorities in response to business demands.
• Learn to lead teams, manage performance, motivate and develop team members, and uphold company standards.
• Collaborate with sales, merchandising, operations, and inventory teams.
• Manage and audit firearm sales, ensuring transactions meet federal and state requirements through accurate ATF Form 4473 completion, background check verification, and final approval.
• Complete required certifications, including Firearms Sales and Power Industrial Truck.
• Step in to support other duties as needed while prioritizing core responsibilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed