Store Manager Trainee

Overview

Scope of Responsibilities: Oversees the day-to-day operations of entire store. Responsible for developing personal skills, and assisting in the areas of training and development of subordinate staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies

Job Summary: Gains knowledge and experience required for promotion to Store Manager under direction of experienced personnel by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates

Responsibilities

• Receive training and performs duties in all store departments to become familiar with staff functions, operations, management viewpoints and company policy and practices that affect each phase of business
• Observe experienced workers to acquire knowledge of methods, procedures, and standards for performance of departmental duties

• Assist in the development of an annual store operating budget, and operate the store within the budgetary guidelines
• Assist in the hiring, development, performance review, and disciplinary actions of store personnel
• Assist with insuring all employees are adequately trained to perform duties
• Assist in the assignment of duties and scheduling of staff to insure payroll and productivity budget guidelines are met
• Assist the store personnel in meeting or exceeding budgetary sales guidelines
• Assist in management and balance of the store inventory to insure maximum turns while still remaining in-stock for customer needs
• Assist in insuring in-store technology is being used to its fullest potential to insure a maximum return on investment of the technology and life span.
• Assist with communication of corporate goals to all store personnel, through weekly store meetings
• Assist with insuring outstanding customer service is exhibited by all employees at all times
• Assist with insuring all Loss Prevention policies are followed by all employees and report deviations from said policies to Loss Prevention
• Assist with insuring all corporate marketing, advertising and promotional programs are fully executed and implemented
• Assist in the collections and management of all Accounts Receivables, including Third Party, Compensation, and Kinney House Charge
• Assist with insuring all receiving and handling requirements for Kinney warehoused merchandise and Direct Store Delivery (DSD) merchandise are followed
• Assist with insuring all Standards of Presentations (SOP), and Merchandise presentation guidelines are implemented and maintained in a timely fashion
• Assist with the interfacing with various auditors, inspectors, vendors and outside agencies as needed
• Assist with insuring the physical plant is maintained to protect customer and employee safety.
• Assist with the submission of required reports, cashups, timesheets and other requested data to corporate on time
• Attend and actively participate in all Kinney required training/management programs, as requested by Supervisor
• Perform all store clerk duties as needed
• Oversight responsibilities to insure store is compliant with all state and federal regulations and requirements
• Responsible for completing all mandatory and regulatory training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• Limited lifting up to 80 lbs
• Successful completion of the Store Manager Training Program

Education & Experience

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: AS Degree or higher in Marketing, Business Administration or related field
• Preferred: 4 or more years previous experience in Merchandising, Store Management or related field

Special Conditions of Employment

• Drug test
• Initial and continuous exclusion and sanction/disciplinary monitoring
• Any and all additional eligibility requirements based on the specific position