Store Manager in Training

GNC Holdings•Barboursville, WV

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About The Position

GNC's Store Manager in Training (SMIT) is a full-time hourly supervisory development role designed to prepare an individual to manage their own store. Under the leadership of a Store Manager or District Manager, the SMIT receives hands-on training and work assignments to learn how to operate a store, drive results, and develop and lead a team. The role is a fast track to management, but selection does not guarantee promotion. After 90 days, performance is assessed to determine promotion eligibility, considering factors such as performance, available openings, and willingness to accept a promotion at any location in the designated market. The SMIT supports daily store operations and the total shopping experience, including business performance, product management, visual and operational elements, sales initiatives, and customer relationships. The role represents the GNC brand by sharing product knowledge and promoting the “Live Well” message, while helping customers find tailored solutions. SMITs work with their leader on training initiatives, projects, and goals and help lead, coach, and support store associates in accordance with GNC values and policies. Eligible Distribution Center team members may earn performance-based incentive pay for consistently exceeding productivity expectations while maintaining quality and safety standards. This incentive information is presented in the posting but is not specifically identified as applying to the Store Manager in Training role.

Requirements

Ability to stand or walk for up to eight hours a day.
Frequent reaching, bending, and twisting below the waist and above the shoulders.
Frequent repetitive hand-to-finger motions and reaching with hands and arms.
Frequently lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds; push or pull up to 20 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders, reach, and bend.
Ability to work in temperatures ranging from 50 to 85 degrees, especially in stockroom areas.
Use a computer for up to 60% of the workday.
Availability to work five days and 40 hours per week, including applicable evening, weekend, and holiday shifts based on store location.
For mall and strip-center stores: work at least two weeknights until closing, one weekend night, and one other night; strip-center SMITs must also work a full Saturday shift, and mall SMITs must work peak business days including Saturday and Sunday.
Work at least one full Sunday per month.
For downtown stores: work during the 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. lunch hour Monday through Friday and, if the store is open in the evening, work one night per week until closing. Downtown SMITs are not required to work Saturdays.
Work all major U.S. holidays when the store is open.

Responsibilities

Learn to operate a retail store and prepare for promotion to Store Manager through hands-on training and work assignments.
Lead, coach, and support the team in providing exceptional service and guidance to customers.
Oversee daily store operations alongside a Store Manager or District Manager, including business performance and product management.
Represent GNC by providing product knowledge and promoting the “Live Well” message to customers.
Participate in training initiatives, projects, and goals with the leader to support 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 and help 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 according to GNC procedures.
Attend community fairs, conferences, meetings, and other public gatherings to promote the organization's mission and initiatives.
Work five days and 40 hours per week, following the schedule requirements applicable to the store location and working major U.S. holidays when the store is open.