Store Manager in Training

GNC Holdings•Laurinburg, NC

About The Position

GNC’s Store Manager in Training (SMIT) is a development-focused, full-time hourly supervisory role designed to prepare an individual to manage a store. Under the leadership of a Store Manager or District Manager, the SMIT participates in hands-on training and work assignments to learn how to operate a store, drive results, and develop and lead a team. The role is intended as a fast track to management, with the goal of preparing the SMIT for promotion to Store Manager. Selection does not guarantee promotion. At the end of 90 days, performance is assessed to determine eligibility for promotion, considering factors such as performance, available openings, and willingness to accept a promotion at any location in the designated market. The SMIT supports store operations and business performance, product management, sales, customer service, and the development of team members. The role represents the GNC brand by providing product knowledge and promoting its “Live Well” message. SMITs are expected to work five days and 40 hours per week, with schedules varying according to store location and business needs, including certain evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Requirements

  • Work five days and 40 hours per week.
  • Meet the schedule requirements applicable to the store location, including evening, weekend, and holiday shifts as described in the posting.
  • Be able to stand or walk for up to eight hours a day.
  • Frequently reach, bend, and twist below the waist and above the shoulders; frequently perform repetitive hand-to-finger motions and reach with hands and arms.
  • Frequently lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds; push or pull up to 20 pounds.
  • Be able to climb ladders, reach, and bend.
  • Work in temperatures ranging from 50 to 85 degrees, particularly in stock room areas.
  • Use a computer for up to 60% of the workday.

Responsibilities

  • Learn to operate a store, drive business results, and develop and lead a team through training and work assignments.
  • Lead, coach, and support the team in providing exceptional customer service and guidance.
  • Oversee daily store operations alongside a Store Manager or District Manager, including business performance and product management.
  • Support store operations as a management team member and lead consistently with GNC values and policies.
  • Represent the GNC brand by sharing expert product knowledge and promoting the “Live Well” message.
  • Participate in training initiatives, projects, and goals in support of development and potential promotion.
  • Support the total shopping experience, including visual and operational elements, current sales initiatives, and customer relationships that encourage sales and repeat business, including MYGNC Rewards.
  • Achieve and exceed personal sales and productivity goals while helping sales associates realize their sales potential.
  • Build strong teams and demonstrate leadership and managerial skills, including providing ongoing performance feedback, recruiting, hiring, and performance management.
  • Open, close, and operate the retail facility, including cash handling, inventory counts, and deposits in accordance with GNC procedures.
  • Attend community fairs, conferences, meetings, and other public gatherings to promote the organization’s mission and initiatives.

Benefits

  • Eligible Distribution Center team members may earn additional performance-based incentive pay for consistently exceeding productivity expectations while maintaining quality and safety standards.
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