Chocolates Retail Leadership Trainee

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting wage

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Paid time off and holidays

Training and career development

Job summary

Malley’s Chocolates is seeking a Store Manager in Training (MIT) to develop hands-on leadership and store-operations skills. You will shadow store managers, learn scheduling, inventory control, cash handling, and POS systems while supporting exceptional guest experiences and brand standards.

The program prepares you for advancement to Store Manager roles across Malley’s Chocolates locations, with potential pathways into multi-unit leadership.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a supervisory role or store team
• 1–3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in retail or food service
• Willingness to travel to regional locations to gain store knowledge and mentorship

Responsibilities

• Assist with opening and closing procedures and store operations.
• Oversee daily operations: scheduling, inventory, cash handling, loss prevention.
• Learn and apply company policies, safety standards, and customer service protocols.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Drive sales through merchandising, guest experience, and product presentation

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team motivation

Problem solving

Sales

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

POS systems

Financial reporting

Corporate communication tools

Job description

Malley’s Chocolates is seeking a Store Manager in Training (MIT) to develop hands-on leadership and store-operations skills. You will shadow store managers, learn scheduling, inventory control, cash handling, and POS systems while supporting exceptional guest experiences and brand standards.

The program prepares you for advancement to Store Manager roles across Malley’s Chocolates locations, with potential pathways into multi-unit leadership.