Manager Trainee

Menard, Inc•Peoria, IL

About The Position

The Manager Trainee Position is a paid, full-time, hands-on training program designed to develop and prepare participants for retail management at Menards. During the program, the General Management team, Department Managers, and Store Team Members work alongside trainees to build their understanding of the business and prepare them to take on a management role. After completing the program, trainees are eligible to pursue advancement at any of Menards' 330+ store locations, corporate office, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers. Menards describes its culture as promote-from-within and notes that many of its leaders completed the Manager Trainee program.

Requirements

  • Outstanding customer service skills.
  • Ability to lead and develop a team.
  • Motivation, passion for excellence, innovation, drive, and goal orientation.

Nice To Haves

  • Leadership experience or a business-related degree.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in a hands-on training program to develop an understanding of the Menards business.
  • Work alongside the General Management team, Department Managers, and Store Team Members during training.
  • Prepare to take on a management role after completing the program.

Benefits

  • Extra $3 per hour on Saturday and Sunday
  • Store discount
  • Profit sharing
  • Exclusive discounts for gyms, car dealerships, cell phone plans, and more
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Medical insurance and dental plans
  • On-the-job training
  • Advancement opportunities
  • Promote-from-within culture
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