Temp Store Manager

GNC Holdings•Dulles, VA

About The Position

GNC is seeking a temporary, full-time hourly Store Manager who supports its “Live Well” philosophy and is passionate about health and wellness. Working alongside a District Manager, the Store Manager oversees daily store operations, business performance, and product management, while helping the team succeed and representing the GNC brand through product knowledge and customer service. The role supports the total shopping experience, including merchandising, visual and operational standards, sales initiatives, customer relationships, and the MYGNC Rewards program. The Store Manager works toward personal sales and productivity goals while helping associates achieve their potential. The position is temporary, with performance assessed after 90 days to determine eligibility for promotion to a permanent Store Manager role. The assessment may consider performance, available openings, and willingness to accept a promotion at any location in the designated market. This supervisory role is scheduled for five days and 40 hours per week. Work schedules vary by store type and include specified evening, weekend, and holiday coverage. The job involves standing or walking for up to eight hours daily, frequent reaching, bending and twisting, repetitive hand motions, lifting and pushing or pulling loads, and computer use for up to 60% of the day.

Requirements

Able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Able to stand or walk for up to eight hours a day.
Able to frequently reach, bend, twist, and perform repetitive hand-to-finger motions; able to reach with hands and arms.
Able to frequently lift up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 40 pounds; able to push or pull up to 20 pounds.
Able to climb ladders, reach, and bend.
Able to work in temperatures ranging from 50 to 85 degrees, particularly in stockroom areas.
Able to use a computer for up to 60% of the workday.
Work five days and 40 hours per week and comply with the applicable store schedule.
For mall and strip-center stores, work at least two weeknights until closing, one weekend night, and one other night; strip-center managers also work a full Saturday shift, while mall managers work peak business days including Saturday and Sunday.
Work at least one full Sunday per month and all major U.S. holidays when the store is open.
For downtown stores, work during the weekday lunch period from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; work one evening per week until closing if the store is open in the evening. Downtown store managers are not required to work Saturdays.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily store operations alongside a District Manager, including business performance and product management.
Support the store as a management team member and lead in accordance with GNC values and policies.
Represent the GNC brand by providing expert product knowledge and promoting the “Live Well” message to customers.
Ensure products are merchandised according to GNC standards and are easy to see and buy.
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 provide ongoing feedback to store associates regarding work performance.
Recruit, hire, and manage employee performance.
Open, close, and operate the retail facility, including cash handling, inventory counts, and deposits according to GNC procedures.
Seek out and participate in community events, such as fairs, fitness events, conferences, and expos, to promote the organization’s mission and initiatives.
Work the required schedule for the store type, including applicable evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.