Manager In Training- St. Louis/ O'Fallen MO.

SUMMARY: The Store Manager in Training (MIT) position has been created to give an individual an accelerated and intense training opportunity in preparation to become a Store Manager. The MIT is accountable for superior customer service as well as profitability through effective management of the store while working closely with the Store Manager to achieve store goals. The MIT will perform assigned duties, under direction of experienced personnel and receives training while performing duties in all aspects of store operations such as: credit; customer service; managing profit/loss statements; increasing revenue and customer base; becoming familiar with store and Home Office staff functions; store operations; management viewpoints; and company policies and practices that affect each phase of business. Observes experienced workers to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards required for performance of duties; successful completion of required training modules. Travel may be required as a part of the training program.

This position requires a high level of initiative and frequently exercises discretion and independent judgment. The ultimate goal of the program is to develop a MIT who is ready to become a Store Manager and will eventually take the responsibility of a store location. The MIT must be willing to relocate to another store after completion of MIT program if necessary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (Working within a training capacity):
' Monitor and ensure total customer satisfaction
' Create, manage and execute plans to increase sales and profits
' Monitor and improve the sales skills of all coworkers
' Monitor and ensure account management activity in accordance with Focus training and company policies and procedures
' Maintain the store in Rent Ready condition and keep coworkers informed of promotions and products
' Set specific goals for store performance, customer satisfaction and coworker development
' Use the company's programs to manage coworker including selection, training, motivating, evaluating, coaching and developing people
' Provide leadership and guidance to all coworkers
' Manage store performance by reading and analyzing various reports
' Manage the inventory by ordering, receiving and transferring products to ensure revenue and profit growth
' Organize and follow-up on all daily activity including scheduling of all coworkers to meet needs of the store
' Manage and secure the assets of the store
' Budgeting and pencil profit system
' Ensure all policies, procedures and standards are followed and adhered to
' Any other duties assigned by the market manager