Convenience Store Manager in Training

Mirabito Holdings•Greene, NY

20d

About The Position

The Manager in Training learns and develops the skills needed to advance to Store Manager within the designated market area. The role includes completing an eight-week training program and learning to perform all duties necessary to run a store, including the Store Manager’s duties in their absence. The Manager in Training helps oversee store operations, employees, customer service, cash and inventory controls, administrative tasks, sales performance, food service, store presentation, and maintenance, in accordance with company policies and standards.

Requirements

Have a reliable means of transportation to and from work.
Be reachable by telephone.
Have flexibility to accommodate sudden schedule changes and emergencies.
Be able to meet the physical demands of the role, including moving products and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and transporting a 25-pound fire extinguisher.
Be able to work in a cooler at temperatures of 30 degrees for up to 30 minutes at a time.

Nice To Haves

Some college education.
Experience in retail and management.

Responsibilities

Complete the eight-week training program and develop the skills and abilities needed to run a store and advance to Store Manager.
Learn to hire, train, and manage employees; provide new employee training, conduct periodic performance evaluations, and communicate procedures professionally.
Perform Store Manager duties in the Store Manager’s absence and perform responsibilities assigned to the Assistant Manager and Sales/Food Service Associate roles.
Protect company funds and assets by monitoring cash, credit card, check-cashing, banking, inventory, audit, and security procedures.
Complete daily and monthly paperwork, reports, records, logs, and payroll submissions accurately and on time.
Provide enthusiastic customer service, ensure staff do the same, and resolve customer complaints promptly and effectively.
Monitor inventory, product supply, pricing, scanning, vendor check-in, employee purchases, money orders, lottery, shift changes, and other store cash-control procedures.
Follow cost-control guidelines for damaged merchandise, waste, and supplies, and maintain daily audit procedures to meet company shrink and sales goals.
Assist the Store Manager with store budgets and monitor competitive marketing conditions and trends, reporting information to the District Manager.
Determine stock levels and plan vendor purchases based on merchandising and promotional calendars, seasonality, and profit targets.
Maintain planograms and execute promotional and marketing requirements.
Maintain food-service presentation, operations, and sanitary conditions, along with the store’s cleanliness, product quality, and customer-service standards.
Perform routine preventive maintenance and promptly report major equipment problems to the appropriate managers and FIXIT.
Follow company policies and safety procedures, including procedures for cleaning products, hazardous materials, and exposure to gasoline fumes.
Stock and front shelves and coolers; clean store areas, equipment, customer seating areas, restrooms, shower stalls, parking lots, grounds, and gas pumps.
Remain stationary for extended periods and perform physical tasks such as moving products and equipment, shoveling snow, and responding to a fire with a fire extinguisher.