Store Manager Trainee

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.

Job Duties:

• 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 ensure 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 ensure 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 ensuring 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 ensuring 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 ensuring 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 ensure 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

Job Requirements:

• Limited lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Successful completion of the Store Manager Training Program

Education:

• Minimum: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred: AS Degree or higher in Marketing, Business Administration or related field

Experience:

• Preferred: 4 or more years previous experience in Merchandising, Store Management or related field