Manager In Training-maurices

maurices•Bozeman, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a hometown specialty retailer, maurices is deeply committed to bringing affordable, versatile, and flattering fashion to small towns across North America. We inspire women of all ages to look and feel their best - just as they are. With 900+ stores, we've earned our reputation as a leader in hometown fashion. The true secret to our success is deeply rooted in our commitment to our values. Ready to help bring feel good fashion for real life™ to hometowns across North America? We’re looking for individuals with a passion for fashion that have what it takes to give the kind of exceptional service our customers know, love and deserve from us. Since 1931, we’ve helped women look and feel their best every day — making maurices not only a special place to shop, but a great place to work and connect. Apply today! The Manager in Training (MIT) works with store manager and store teams in achieving sales goals, driving a customer focused environment, managing talent and performance, and executing visual standards. The MIT participates in a training program to prepare them for a store manager position within 3 – 6 months. The MIT is hired with the expectation that they are relocatable to a specific new store or a group of new and existing stores. The MIT will complete the training program that prepares them for a Store Manager Position at maurices. The MIT must actively participate in all training modules and activities while also fulfilling a managerial role on the team. The MIT supports the store manager in all Store Manager Job Responsibilities including: Customer Obsession Drives and achieves a customer focused store environment. Creates and demonstrates fashion focused store environments by delivering product knowledge and fashion expertise to our customers through associate dress and product knowledge. Consistently demonstrates awareness for the customer in actions, priorities and decisions. Leads by example through utilizing customer service training resources. Driving Sales Manages sales goals by analyzing store performance using historical reports and adjusting plans and priorities as necessary for achievement of goals. Responsible for the performance of store team. Manages payroll hours to support the needs of the business and sustain profitability. Assesses visual needs and directs implementation of promotional changes in order to maximize sales immediately and for the short and long-term. Prepares schedules by assessing business needs, traffic patterns and store activity in order to maximize sales. Directs team to effectively use sales driving programs such as associate ordering system and outreach within the community. Talent Management Makes quality hiring decisions and nurtures talent through strong networks in store community. Develops successors and talent pools for all store positions. Provides current, direct, complete, and actionable positive and corrective feedback to others ensuring effective accountability. Grows and develops talent using company programs such as orientation, customer service training, MBA program, etc. Accurately appraises the strengths and weaknesses of others and coaches associates appropriately. Creates and cultivates an environment that allows others to reach their full potential while also fostering a fun and rewarding working climate. Operational Execution Mains an operationally sound store as measured through opportunity audits. Minimizes inventory loss by directing team to effectively use store security equipment, provide excellent customer service, maintain a clean and organized store and thoroughly review daily sales documentation. Ensures Execution of company direction (POS, Visual, HR, Operations, etc.) and uses resources appropriately. Enforces and follows all maurices Policies and Procedures. Responds appropriately to policy and procedural violations and uses HR Resources to follow company guidelines.

Requirements

High School Degree or GED required
Supervisory experience required in a customer focused environment
Proven track record of achieving and setting goals and executing company direction
Experience in hiring, promoting, and motivating talent
Proven ability to lead by example, make sound decisions, and demonstrate professionalism
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
Diligence and the ability to persevere in the face of resistance or setbacks
Must commit to a specific store location or a group of new and existing stores

Nice To Haves

Business or retail merchandising degree preferred
Experience in the fashion industry preferred

Responsibilities

Achieve sales goals
Drive a customer focused environment
Manage talent and performance
Execute visual standards
Participate in a training program to prepare for a store manager position
Support the store manager in all Store Manager Job Responsibilities
Drive and achieve a customer focused store environment
Create and demonstrate fashion focused store environments by delivering product knowledge and fashion expertise to customers
Consistently demonstrate awareness for the customer in actions, priorities and decisions
Lead by example through utilizing customer service training resources
Manage sales goals by analyzing store performance and adjusting plans and priorities
Manage payroll hours to support business needs and sustain profitability
Assess visual needs and direct implementation of promotional changes
Prepare schedules by assessing business needs, traffic patterns and store activity
Direct team to effectively use sales driving programs
Make quality hiring decisions and nurture talent
Develop successors and talent pools for all store positions
Provide current, direct, complete, and actionable positive and corrective feedback
Grow and develop talent using company programs
Accurately appraise the strengths and weaknesses of others and coach associates appropriately
Create and cultivate an environment that allows others to reach their full potential while fostering a fun and rewarding working climate
Maintain an operationally sound store
Minimize inventory loss
Ensure execution of company direction (POS, Visual, HR, Operations, etc.)
Enforce and follow all maurices Policies and Procedures
Respond appropriately to policy and procedural violations and use HR Resources to follow company guidelines