MIT

Snipes • Melrose Park, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager in Training (MIT) is a full-time hourly position responsible for managing store staff and operations in the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Manager. This is an entry-level management role within the store. SNIPES is a leading global retailer of sneakers and streetwear, deeply rooted in youth culture and community engagement. With over 750 stores worldwide, SNIPES connects with its community through sponsorships, events, and grassroots projects, aiming to make a meaningful impact.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• At least 2+ years’ experience in retail preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Able to respond to store alarm problems as needed.
• Communication and organizational skills.
• Strong drive to achieve results.
• Takes initiative and has problem-solving skills.
• Candidate will be required to stand for long periods of time throughout their shift.
• Lifting between 15-30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• College degree a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in driving sales and profitability by achieving or exceeding all established store and individual goals.
• Personally demonstrate a high level of customer service.
• Assist Store Manager/Assistant Manager with communicating the store’s operational goals and directives to maximize the store teams’ contributions towards meeting the sales plan.
• Assist Store Manager in monitoring and evaluating individual performance in sales volume, hourly production, units per transaction (UPTs), charge accounts, and loss prevention.
• Demonstrate proper leadership skills to assist Store Manager in managing the store’s staff, as necessary.
• Ability to demonstrate timely execution and compliance of floor set guides and promotions.
• Assist Store Manager/Assistant Manager in directing and maintaining merchandise presentation according to Visual Merchandising standards and current floor set.
• Recognize, understand, and communicate customer merchandise needs and recognize when the store’s merchandise assortment meets, and fails to meet, these needs.
• Work with the Store Manager to ensure markdowns and transfers are completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Assist Store/Assistant Manager in ensuring store meets Company standards for cleanliness, both on the sales floor and in the stockroom.

Benefits

• Generous Employee Discount
• Paid Holidays
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Bonus Plan
• Affordable Health Insurance
• Retirement Contributions

What This Job Offers

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