Aspiring Store Director (Employee-Owned)

Coborn's Incorporated; Savanna (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical & Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Coborn's, Inc. is seeking a Director in Training to gain hands-on experience leading total store operations and learning alongside an experienced Store Director.

You will develop the skills to make thoughtful business decisions, drive sales and profitability, build and develop strong teams, and create a remarkable experience for our guests. This high-visibility development opportunity targets a motivated leader ready to grow their business knowledge, take on increasing responsibility, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years of related experience.
• Supervisory or management experience is preferred.
• A passion for developing people, serving guests, and achieving business results.
• The ability to set clear expectations, lead by example, and hold yourself and others accountable.
• Adaptability, sound judgment, and a willingness to learn every area of store operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead total store performance: organize and direct store activities toward sales, profit, expense, labor, and guest service goals.
• Develop strong teams: coach department leaders, set clear expectations, reinforce accountability, and build employee confidence.
• Deliver operational excellence: ensure departments meet standards for merchandising, ordering, inventory, receiving, pricing, product rotation, freshness, sanitation, and workplace safety.
• Create a remarkable guest experience: model personalized service, maintain an organized and inviting store, and inspire teams to put guests at the center of every decision.
• Drive merchandising and promotions: lead store promotional activities and execute visually exciting displays that support sales and gross profit goals.
• Build leadership capability: strengthen hiring, scheduling, retention, communication, training, succession planning, and positive employee relations across the store.
• Ensure compliance: support adherence to company standards and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Stay connected to the work: regularly walk the store, identify opportunities, remove barriers, and assist departments when needed.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Coborn's, Inc. is seeking a Director in Training to gain hands-on experience leading total store operations and learning alongside an experienced Store Director.

You will develop the skills to make thoughtful business decisions, drive sales and profitability, build and develop strong teams, and create a remarkable experience for our guests. This high-visibility development opportunity targets a motivated leader ready to grow their business knowledge, take on increasing responsibility, and