Manager in Training

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Indianapolis, IN

9d • $20 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager in Training (MIT) program is a structured leadership development program designed to prepare candidates for a Store Manager position. During this approximately 12-week program, you will gain hands-on experience across all aspects of store operations, leadership, and performance management. This role is ideal for individuals who are motivated to grow into a leadership position and are eager to learn how to run a successful retail operation.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years retail experience (thrift experience a plus)
• Valid Driver's License
• Strong English communication skills
• Basic computer proficiency including POS systems
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check
• Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds regularly
• Occasional lifting up to 100 pounds
• Capability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch as needed
• Clear vision (close and distance) with ability to adjust focus
• Flexibility to work early shifts, late shifts, and most weekends
• Available for occasional travel to various locations for work or training

Nice To Haves

• thrift experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting, training, and supervising store staff
• Learn scheduling, payroll review, and employee relations practices
• Provide coaching and support to team members and program participants
• Learn donation intake, product sorting, pricing, and merchandising
• Support strategies to meet production and sales goals
• Assist with maintaining store appearance, safety, and compliance standards
• Deliver excellent customer service and create a positive shopping environment
• Support customer engagement and retention efforts
• Model positive interactions for store staff
• Learn cash handling procedures and daily deposit processes
• Support inventory tracking and loss prevention practices
• Assist with maintaining store operations within budget
• Review daily sales and production metrics
• Communicate with store leadership and regional partners
• Support reporting and operational updates

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and hearing coverage
• Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employer-paid basic long-term disability coverage
• Optional voluntary life, short-term disability, and enhanced long-term disability coverage
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employer-funded pension plan for eligible employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED