Leader In Training

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits•Sarasota, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A Leader-in-Training (LIT) at ABC Fine Wine & Spirits is a hands-on, developmental role designed to prepare Team Members for future store leadership positions, such as Assistant Store Leader or Store Leader. This program aims for completion within 6 months, during which the LIT will work closely with Team Leaders and District Managers to ensure effective store performance. The role involves developing skills in store operations, visual and operational merchandising, inventory control, replenishment, and key management tasks like opening/closing the store, cash control, and receiving shipments. Additionally, the LIT will build supervisory skills including delegation, scheduling, training, performance management, and discipline. The position requires participation in company training, off-site/remote meetings, and supporting company-wide initiatives such as resets, remodels, new store openings, and in-store events. Regular communication with management and HR is expected, along with maintaining a clean and safe store environment and making sound business decisions.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older.
At least 6 months of retail leadership experience or a combination of 2 years of education in Business Management or a related field and equivalent experience.
The ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs demand.
Maintain regular and predictable onsite attendance.
Report to work as scheduled and remain onsite for the duration of their shifts.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate ABC’s Core Values with our Guests and Team Members every day.
Complete all training within the LIT program, targeting completion in 6 months or less.
Follow training timelines and competency checklists to ensure progression.
Attend all LIT training sessions and meetings as scheduled.
Travel to other stores as planned by the District Manager or LIT Program Manager.
Identify opportunities to grow sales and enhance store operations.
Help ensure consistent visual and operational merchandising standards.
Develop knowledge in inventory control, replenishment, and merchandising.
Perform key management tasks such as opening/closing the store, cash control, and receiving shipments.
Build supervisory skills including delegation, scheduling, training, performance management, and discipline.
Attend mandatory company training and participate in off-site or remote meetings.
Support company-wide initiatives such as resets, remodels, new store openings, and in-store events.
Communicate regularly with the District Manager, LIT Program Manager, and HR Business Partner about program progress and store needs.
Support a clean and safe store environment.
Upon program completion and leadership approval, apply to open Assistant Store Leader or Store Leader positions.
Make sound business decisions and escalate when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned by the District Manager or LIT Program Manager.