Retail Manager Trainee

At Blain’s Farm & Fleet we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to have a job they love, work in a great environment, grow their career & enjoy a positive balance.

As a family-owned retailer we take pride in offering a competitive benefit package designed to support you & your life. It is one of the reasons we have been named a Forbes Best Employer for seven consecutive years!

• Associates hired into a full-time role will become eligible for the following benefits effective their 91st day of full-time employment: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Etc.
• All major Holidays & Birthday off
• Advanced Leadership Training Programs: build the skills to grow your career
• Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!
• Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace
• 401(K) with company match

While participating in our Retail Management Training Program, you will experience hands-on training in all areas of store operation. Through this program, Trainees will:

• Shadow, learn, assist, and support Store Management with the running of a Blain’s Farm and Fleet store

• Learn basics of progressive disciplinary and performance improvements

• Communicate with store associates and management

• Learn the pillars of the Associate Recognition program (G.R.O.W.)

• Fulfill duties of various store level associate positions

• Learn, become familiar, and participate within each store department and the responsibilities associated with each

• Perform morning walk-throughs of the entire store

• Learn store HR processes and learn about the role of the Training Coordinator

• Learn and participate in the Pricing Team activities which include, ad prep, ad set, ad take-down, price changes, etc.

• Learn and participate in store support activities which include merchandise receiving, inventory control, warehouse location, stocking, BOPUS, ecommerce ship-to, etc.

• Learn and assist with the associate interviewing process

• Upon completion of the Manager Trainee Program; candidates must be available to relocate (Relocation Assistance Available)

• Retail or customer service experience preferred

• Flexibility to work nights & weekends to meet business needs

• Ideal candidates will have a passion for providing excellent customer service

• Valid driver’s license required