Future Store Leader in Training

Belle Tire Inc; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(K) with company match

Flexible Paid Time Off

ASE Certifications reimbursement

Scholarship Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Belle Tire Inc. is seeking a Manager in Training (MIT) to develop leadership skills while rotating through all aspects of retail operations. You’ll work under a Store Manager mentor to learn sales, customer experience, staffing, and financial management in a store environment.

You will participate in hands‑on training, classroom instruction, and assessments to demonstrate proficiency. Willingness to travel to other stores for the full program is required, with future leadership opportunities

Qualifications

• 18 years of age and valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent; 3–5 years leadership in retail or a related customer-facing environment.
• Desire to advance into a Store Manager role within 6–12 months.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Financial acumen and comfort with data-driven decision making.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and point-of-sale systems.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn to 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 consistent, 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, facility, cleaning, and workflow management.
• Learn how to ensure compliance with company policies, safety protocols, and operational procedures.
• Assist in coordinating shop productivity and ensuring efficient communication between sales and technicians.
• Understand how operational decisions impact the overall customer experience and store performance.
• Learn the fundamentals of P&L management, including sales, labor, and controllable expenses.
• Analyze financial reports under the guidance of the Store Manager to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in executing company initiatives and strategies to achieve operational goals.
• Support accurate recordkeeping and inventory management practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Financial acumen

Data-driven decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Point-of-sale systems

Job description

Belle Tire Inc. is seeking a Manager in Training (MIT) to develop leadership skills while rotating through all aspects of retail operations. You’ll work under a Store Manager mentor to learn sales, customer experience, staffing, and financial management in a store environment.

You will participate in hands‑on training, classroom instruction, and assessments to demonstrate proficiency. Willingness to travel to other stores for the full program is required, with future leadership opportunities