Management Trainee - Evanston

JC LICHT•Evanston, IL

7d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

JC Licht, founded in 1907, is a full-service paint, hardware, and decorating retail destination featuring Benjamin Moore products with 66 locations throughout Chicago, Wisconsin, and Indiana. We are currently hiring a Management Trainee for our Evanston location. We are looking for individuals who are seeking a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for providing incredible customer service. The primary responsibility of Store Management is to monitor operations and profitability of the store and provide support to the store as required.

Requirements

Requires a two or four year college degree or equivalent work experience.
Effective financial planning and management skills.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Minimum of 2 years retail experience, preferably industry related.
Background in inside sales a plus.
Job involves a wide variety of tasks including bending, lifting, and sitting.
Individual must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
Individual will be required to work up to 50 hours per week.

Nice To Haves

Background in inside sales a plus.

Responsibilities

Active involvement in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of store team members.
Ensure that all store employees have a working knowledge of various products and develop training programs when necessary.
Ensure employees deliver excellent customer service.
Encourage a viable team-oriented working environment through good communication.
Ensure that the store is properly staffed at all times.
Supervise employees and conduct periodic performance reviews, administering disciplinary action when necessary.
Ensure that the store complies with all federal/state regulations and company policies.
Maintaining the store’s appropriate inventory levels to ensure that it meets customer needs and is aligned with budget.
Control inventory losses through proper controls and notations.
Control expenses.
Ensure that the store is properly opened and closed in accordance with company policy.
Complete all paperwork reports in a timely and accurate manner.
Maintain merchandising standards established by JC Licht Senior Management Team, including window displays, sales floor displays, and promotional displays.
Actively participate in store activities including unloading of trucks, stocking shelves, carrying merchandise out for the customer, and delivering paint when needed.
Monitoring accounts payable, accounts receivable and banking procedures, and resolving problems as necessary.
Understand and utilize various business reports to identify sales, gross margin, and expense control opportunities.
Maintain a complete understanding of the company’s purchasing policies and procedures.
Resolve customer issues in a proper and efficient manner.
Assist all customers in a professional and timely manner upon them entering the retail store.
Answer customer telephone calls promptly and in an appropriate manner per company guidelines.
Provide knowledgeable assistance to customers with all product lines and services offered by the retail store.
Ensure that the physical appearance of the store is maintained and that all equipment is in excellent working condition.
Suggestively sell additional merchandise to the customer assisting the customer in completing their projects.
Present a professional, neat appearance, maintain a good attendance record and arrive to work at the scheduled time.
Provide support in the development of new accounts and increase sales of current accounts through a targeted sales initiative.
Ensure that commercial accounts are properly set up and administered.
Assist with outside sales calls when necessary.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in the JC Licht Employee Handbook.