Early Talent - 2026 - D9 PNW North - Store Leadership Trainee

KOHLS•Redmond, WA

36d•$0 - $34

About The Position

As a Store Leadership Trainee (SLT), you will participate in a structured training program to prepare you for the role of Merchandising Manager or Operations Manager (Assistant Store Manager) at a Kohl’s store. During the Store Leadership Trainee Program (SLT Program), you will learn aspects of what it takes to run a successful, thriving business, from Human Resources, Operations, Merchandising, Team Development, Omni-channel Management and more. Those new to Kohl’s will train for 8 weeks, while Internal participants may train for a shorter period of time. Kohl’s offers trainee start dates in February, May and July based on business needs. Following the SLT Program At the end of the SLT Program, Kohl’s, in its sole discretion, will determine if there is an opportunity to continue employment as a Merchandising Manager or an Operations Manager (Assistant Store Manager). Kohl’s may consider factors such as performance, availability and its business needs. The career path of a Store Leadership Trainee is: SLT, Assistant Store Manager, Store Manager, District Manager.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor's degree required (or expected completion within approximately 3 months of starting the SLT Program)
Less than 18 months of retail management leadership experience
Flexible schedule, work hours will be based on business needs; must be available nights and weekends
Highly adaptable and self-motivated
Must be 18 years of age or older
Great verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
Ability to make quick decisions and resolve conflicts
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong analytical skills and superior critical thinking skills
Strong people management skills and ability to develop talent
Flexible availability, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

Discover Kohl’s store structure, areas of ownership and team responsibilities
Learn all store operations and processes
Engage in daily hands-on experiences including in-store merchandising, visual standards and continual product movement
Work closely with a Coach, Mentor and HR Business Partners to learn how to effectively lead, motivate, and drive engagement among a team
Join weekly touch bases with the Store Manager to recap the prior week’s training, align on the new week, share feedback and connect on needs
Lead with a customer-first mindset, demonstrate integrity and accountability, be a creative problem solver and foster an empathetic and inclusive culture
Cultivate business acumen skills and learn how to make operationally sound business decisions
Participate in dedicated programming to strengthen development and gain exposure to Kohl’s leadership
Analyze sales and market trends to drive profitability while maintaining a strong customer-first mindset
Support schedule execution, sales projections and payroll management
Participate in Leader on Duty shifts to provide a Customer First experience

Benefits

WORK LIFE BALANCE (PTO, Vacation Buy Program, Parental Leave)
HEALTH & WELLNESS (Medical, Dental, Vision and other short and long term disability programs, Emergency health and wellness programs such as Accident Protection Plans, Critical Illness Plans and more)
SAVINGS & RETIREMENT BENEFITS (401k, Flexible Spending Accounts and associate discount programs with Kohl’s partners)
INSURANCE PROGRAMS (Life Insurance for you, your family or your pet, as well as other protection programs)
LIFE EVENTS (Legal and adoption assistance benefits)

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