What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Trainee position at Schewel Furniture Company Inc?
Manager Trainee Job Description
Reports to Operations Supervisor
LOCATION: Salem, Virginia (with expectation of some travel)
The Management Trainee position is an integral part of the operation of Schewels Home. With over 122 years in business, Schewels Home is poised to move into the next 122 years with motivated, competent leaders in our over 50 locations across North Carolina, Virginian, and West Virginia. The Management Trainee will gain valuable hands-on experience in all areas of operations as they advance along an exciting career path. Schewels Home is committed to supporting personal and professional growth for its employees, as we re-commit ourselves to the following values: integrity, customer focus, family, teamwork, community, and commitment to employees.
Starting pay: 40K with $5000 potential bonus within 90 days
As a Manager Trainee at Schewels Home you will have:
- A base salary with opportunities to increase your income depending on your success
- Access to a range of great benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, 401(K) retirement, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance, merchandise discounts and more
- Opportunity to increase your sales and leadership abilities
- Growth and development opportunities
- Opportunity to work with an established company with over 122 years of success
SUMMARY:
The Management Trainee Program is an intensive six to twelve-month program, that once completed, will fully prepare the candidate to effectively run one of Schewels Home’s 50 store locations, and perform all aspects of store operations and management. The Management Trainee will assist the store manager in the responsibility for making all sales goals in a manner which maximizes the profitability of the store. Additionally, this position assists Store Manager in hiring and/or approving each member of the staff; seeing that they are fully trained and competent to perform the job to which they are assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receives training and performs duties in several departments such as management, credit, office, inventory, and warehouse support.
- Placement and presentation of merchandise on the selling floor in compliance with company floor display and appearance guidelines
- Oversees all aspects of the physical movement of merchandise to ensure proper procedures are followed in handling and the security of all products of the location.
- Primary contact person for customer complaint and service matters with consultation and approval from the Store Manager and/or division Operations Supervisor.
- Assists the Store Manager in other duties as assigned.
- Operational leadership of the store in the absence of the Store Manager
SALES:
- Maintain proper floor display in all areas of the store with assistance from store staff as needed
- Maintain proper price tagging of all merchandise
- Monitor the Business Builder program
- Assist in making sales whenever possible
CUSTOMER RELATIONS:
- Maintain good communications with customers
- Work with Store Manager to resolve complaints in a timely manner
- Place orders for all repaid/replacement parts from vendors, as needed. Communicate same to Inventory Control
EMPLOYEE/RELATIONS/MANAGEMENT:
- Demonstrate good people handling skills by fostering cooperation, teamwork, setting and meeting goals
- Supervisory responsibility of store departments and staff as agreed upon by Store Manager and division Operations Supervisor
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists the Store Manager in any other relevant areas such as the office, warehouse or sales floor on an as needed basis or requested by the Store Manager.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The Management Trainee must be a leader who can also take direction and guidance. The Management Trainee must demonstrate self-motivation, have the ability to make appropriate decisions, and have a strong commitment to ensuring that the procedures and policies of Schewels Home are strictly followed. The Management Trainee will maintain a professional appearance and attitude must be and take their position seriously and with great pride. It must be understood that personal appearance and attitude are a reflection of not only the position, but more importantly, the public’s image of Schewels Home.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The Management Trainee is regularly required to use hand to fingers, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms. The Management Trainee is occasionally required to move or lift up to 100 pounds. The Management Trainee must have basic computer skills and be able to visually inspect merchandise and delivery documents.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
The Management Trainee must be willing to relocate when necessary. The Management Trainee will agree to submit to pre-employment screening and verification as a condition of employment
Manager retains the discretion to add or change the duties to the position at any time.
Please apply at Schewels.com or really.com
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