Store Manager in Training

HOUCHENS FOOD GROUP INC • Corbin, KY

48d • Onsite

About The Position

The Store Manager In Training participates in a structured training program designed to prepare the individual for a future Store Manager position. Under the direction of the Store Manager and District Leadership, the trainee learns all aspects of store operations, including customer service, merchandising, inventory control, employee supervision, financial performance, safety, and compliance. The position provides hands-on experience in leadership, operations, and business management. As training milestones are achieved, the trainee gradually assumes increased responsibility and leadership duties.

The role operates in a retail grocery environment with frequent exposure to varying temperatures, equipment, and customer traffic. The employee is expected to maintain professionalism and composure in a fast-paced setting. Training may require travel to different store locations, training facilities, meetings, and company events; travel accommodations and mileage reimbursement are provided according to company policy when applicable. Successful completion of the training program may lead to promotion to Store Manager based on business needs, performance, leadership capability, and completion of required training objectives.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and desire to advance into retail management.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn and apply retail operational processes.
• Effective communication skills and leadership potential.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Basic math, cash-handling, and computer skills.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing business needs.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed throughout the training period.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management, or a related field.
• Previous grocery, retail, customer service, or supervisory experience.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Participate in assigned training programs, development activities, modules, leadership activities, and performance evaluations.
• Learn and demonstrate proficiency in store departments, operational functions, company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Seek coaching and feedback from Store Managers and District Leadership and prepare for advancement by demonstrating leadership and operational competency.
• Assist the Store Manager with supervising department managers, supervisors, and associates.
• Learn recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, training, coaching, and performance management practices.
• Provide leadership and direction to associates during assigned shifts; promote teamwork, accountability, and customer-focused service.
• Communicate company goals, policies, and operational expectations, and lead by example through professional and positive workplace behavior.
• Deliver customer service according to company standards; assist with customer concerns and complaints and support service goals.
• Promote a clean, organized, and welcoming shopping environment and ensure associates interact professionally with customers.
• Learn and assist with opening, closing, cash handling, scheduling, reporting, labor planning, and productivity management.
• Monitor store conditions, support operational excellence, analyze reports, identify improvement opportunities, and implement company programs and directives.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, stocking, pricing, rotating, and merchandising products.
• Learn inventory management and shrink reduction; monitor inventory levels and help prevent out-of-stocks and overstocks.
• Support promotional displays and merchandising programs and participate in physical inventories and inventory reconciliation.
• Learn store financial metrics and assist with monitoring performance, reviewing reports and budgets, and supporting profitability and efficiency initiatives.
• Follow and help enforce safety, sanitation, health, security, company policy, and regulatory standards.
• Assist with incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, cash controls, alarm procedures, and loss prevention; promote workplace safety awareness.
• Assist with payroll, scheduling, attendance tracking, timecard review, store documentation, reporting, office accounting, and required records.
• Maintain store cleanliness, sanitation, and organization; help ensure equipment, fixtures, and facilities are maintained and monitor sales floor, stockroom, and exterior conditions.
• Travel as needed during the training period to stores, training facilities, meetings, and company events.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement and travel accommodations in accordance with company policy when applicable.

What This Job Offers

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