Aspiring Store Manager — MIT Program

Belle Tire; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K Match

Paid Training

ASE Certifications

Career Growth

Job summary

Belle Tire offers a Manager in Training (MIT) program designed to develop future store leaders through hands-on retail experience, coaching, and mentorship with a Store Manager. You will learn to lead teams, drive sales, manage operations, and deliver premium customer service while embodying the Belle Tire Way.

Participants engage in in-store training, digital learning modules, and cross-store exposure to build skills in people management, operations, and financial fundamentals, preparing for

Qualifications

• 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in a retail or related customer-facing environment.
• Desire to advance into a Store Manager role within 6–12 months.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Financial acumen and comfort with data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and point-of-sale systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate a retail team to achieve business and customer goals.
• Develop leadership and communication skills that foster trust, accountability, and engagement.
• Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork while modeling Belle Tire's culture and values.
• Observe and assist in conducting team huddles, performance feedback, and training sessions.
• Apply strategic thinking by connecting daily tasks to broader store and company goals.
• Learn and execute Belle Tire's 6-Step Sales Process to ensure customer-focused interactions.
• Support team members in identifying customer needs and offering effective solutions.
• Drive sales across all products and services while maintaining strong service standards.
• Build customer relationships and assist with resolving concerns or escalations.
• Gain hands-on experience with store operations including staffing, scheduling, inventory, and safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Problem-solving

Learn quickly

Data-driven decisions

Financial acumen

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

POS systems

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

Belle Tire offers a Manager in Training (MIT) program designed to develop future store leaders through hands-on retail experience, coaching, and mentorship with a Store Manager. You will learn to lead teams, drive sales, manage operations, and deliver premium customer service while embodying the Belle Tire Way.

Participants engage in in-store training, digital learning modules, and cross-store exposure to build skills in people management, operations, and financial fundamentals, preparing for