Manager in Training-maurices

maurices•Tahlequah, OK

89d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager in Training (MIT) works with the store manager and store team to achieve sales goals, create a customer-focused environment, manage talent and performance, and execute visual standards. The MIT participates in a training program designed to prepare them for a Store Manager position within 3–6 months. The role is hired with the expectation that the MIT can relocate to a specific new store or a group of new and existing stores. 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 customer service, sales performance, payroll and scheduling, visual merchandising, hiring and talent development, and operational execution. This includes maintaining company standards, using store resources appropriately, following policies and procedures, and addressing violations in accordance with company guidelines.

Requirements

High school degree or GED required.
Supervisory experience in a customer-focused environment required.
Proven track record of achieving and setting goals and executing company direction.
Experience hiring, promoting, and motivating talent.
Ability to lead by example, make sound decisions, and demonstrate professionalism.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Diligence and ability to persevere in the face of resistance or setbacks.
Must commit to a specific store location or group of new and existing stores.
Able to reach, push, pull, stand, squat, and bend for up to 8 hours or longer as necessary.
Able to operate all equipment necessary to run the store and a computerized register system.
Able to move or handle merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Business or retail merchandising degree preferred.
Fashion industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the store manager and team in achieving sales goals and maintaining a customer-focused store environment.
Demonstrate fashion knowledge and product expertise to customers and associates, and lead by example in customer service.
Analyze historical store performance reports, set priorities, and adjust plans to achieve sales goals.
Manage store team performance and payroll hours to support business needs and profitability.
Assess visual needs and direct promotional changes to maximize sales.
Prepare schedules based on business needs, traffic patterns, and store activity.
Direct the team’s use of sales-driving programs, including the associate ordering system and community outreach.
Make hiring decisions, develop successors and talent pools, and provide positive and corrective feedback.
Coach and develop associates using company programs, and foster an environment where employees can reach their potential.
Maintain an operationally sound store, as measured through opportunity audits.
Minimize inventory loss through effective use of security equipment, customer service, store organization, and review of daily sales documentation.
Execute company direction across POS, visual, HR, and operations, and use resources appropriately.
Follow and enforce company policies and procedures, respond to violations, and use HR resources to follow company guidelines.
Complete all training modules and activities in preparation for a Store Manager role.
Commit to a specific store location or group of new and existing stores, including relocation as expected for the role.