PGATSS - Manager in Training

PGA Tour•Braintree, MA

11d•$60,000 - $72,000

About The Position

At PGA TOUR Superstore, we are always looking for enthusiastic, self-motivated , flexible individuals who will share a passion for helping transform our business . As one of the fastest growing specialty retailers, we are dedicated to hiring selfless team players from diverse backgrounds to influence the growth of our organization . P art of the Arthur M. Blank Family of Businesses, PGA TOUR Superstore continuously strives to create a family culture for our Associates – driven by our vision to inspire people through golf and tennis. Position Summary The Manager in Training (M IT ) will be learning how they are responsible for the overall store operations (i.e., expenses, merchandising standards, operations standards, compliance, s afety, security, and workforce). During this time, you will work closely with cross-functional partners in H uman Resources , Asset Protection, and Operations at the District, Region, and Store Support Center levels to learn how to execute the PGA T OUR Superstore business strategy within his/her/they future Store . During this training you will learn to build and support a store culture, in partnership with key stakeholders, that is aligned to the PGA T OUR Superstore mission and behaviors where employees are engaged and inspired.

Requirements

Communication: Candidates must have strong listening and interpersonal skills.
They must possess good verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate cross-functionally.
Candidates communicate expectations and standards to execute company programs.
Analytical: Candidates must have strong strategic skills and the ability to effectively forecast business needs and develop comprehensive solutions to complex problems.
Candidates must be able to identify opportunities and solutions to increase sales and strengthen operational processes.
Computer: Candidates must possess advanced computer skills with a working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook.
Accountability: Candidates must possess the skills to manage conflict, lead conflict resolution & hold others accountable.
Business Acumen: Strong business acumen with complete accountability for P&L management.
Organization: Candidates must be able to organize multiple priorities to ensure that resources are properly allocated to meet objectives.
Leadership: Candidates must be able to lead by example and, through daily actions, enforce a high standard of customer service.
Education: The knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a G.E.D. or high school diploma.
Experience: Three (3 ) years of experience in sales, management, or people development.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, climb up and down a ladder, move throughout the store, and lift a 30 lb. box overhead.
Candidate must be able to work a flexible work week, and work nights, weekends, and holidays depending on business needs.
Candidate relocation is required.

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Customer Experience Learn to l ead a confident and knowledgeable team that delivers a differentiated experience for our customers, prioritizes the customers over tasks, and delivers a welcoming and inspiring experience.
Learn to Listen and Respond to internal and external customers and build strong relationships in the store, organization, and community.
Learn to d rive change in key areas with the greatest impact on customer experience and use customer feedback to coach/recognize teams .
Learn to i nspect store pages for accuracy to prevent any negative customer experience due to incorrect information being provided to customers.
Learn to m anage the appearance, cleanliness, and upkeep of the retail building and equipment to deliver a differentiated customer experience.
Operational Excellence Learn how to c reate and oversee the day-to-day execution of the strategic plan, driving sales and profitability through report analysis and initiating appropriate action necessary to exceed financial goals.
Learn to m ake business decisions by assessing market competition, understanding customer insights, and leveraging company reporting.
Learn to d emonstrate corporate citizenship by maintaining compliance with all required company directives, deadlines, publications, standards, meetings, and policies and procedures.
Learn how to e nsure compliance with all safety and security policies and procedures .
Learn how to d emonstrate a culture of ethical conduct, safety, and compliance; lead the team to work in the same way and hold others accountable to this commitment .
Learn how to i nspect all schedules for proper allocation & guidelines to support peak traffic times, key holiday events & weekends.
Associate Engagement Learn to p romote a FUN, inclusive, and Put People First working atmosphere that encompasses our Core Values with accountability to create a high-performing team, maintain service standards, and develop internal talent.
Learn to act as the cultural ambassador, create and initiate plans that drive improvements in A ssociate engagement and retention.
Learn to d evelop, implement, and monitor store leaders’ Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to ensure future bench strength.
Learn to e stablish performance and development goals for A ssistant General Managers and provide mentoring, coaching, and regular feedback to enhance performance.
Learn how PGATSS d emonstrate s a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.
Learn to r ecruit, hire and retain a passionate team for area-specific knowledge and expertise. Through creation of development plans for all leadership and owning the onboarding experience.
Learn to o versee any compensation, disciplinary, or staffing/human resources-related actions by following company standards and policies.