General Manager in Training

Mills Fleet Farm e-Commerce Enterprises, LLC; Appleton, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Community-focused culture

Job summary

Fleet Farm invites individuals to join a General Manager in Training program in Wisconsin to lead all facets of a high-volume retail operation, build strong teams, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. You’ll gain hands-on leadership experience, mentorship, and structured development to prepare for store leadership roles.

The program emphasizes mentoring, performance analysis, and cross-functional growth, with opportunities to relocate and advance within a growing, community-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or leadership experience preferred.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in retail, hospitality, military, logistics, operations, or another customer-focused environment.
• Passion for leading and developing people.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound business decisions.
• Adaptability, resilience, and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to relocate within the region upon successful completion of the training program (if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Learn all facets of store operations, including sales, merchandising, inventory management, customer experience, safety, and financial performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members while building an engaged and accountable culture.
• Partner with experienced store leaders to strengthen your business acumen and leadership capabilities.
• Analyze sales and operational metrics to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure operational excellence through execution of company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
• Champion a safe, clean, and customer-focused shopping environment.
• Take ownership of special projects and store initiatives that prepare you for future leadership opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

People development

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your retail leadership career? As a General Manager in Training, you'll gain hands-on experience leading all aspects of a high-volume retail business while developing the skills needed to become a successful General Manager.

This immersive training program combines real-world leadership experience, mentorship, and structured development to prepare you to confidently lead a store, build high-performing teams, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn all facets of store operations, including sales, merchandising, inventory management, customer experience, safety, and financial performance.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members while building an engaged and accountable culture.
• Partner with experienced store leaders to strengthen your business acumen and leadership capabilities.
• Analyze sales and operational metrics to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure operational excellence through execution of company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
• Champion a safe, clean, and customer-focused shopping environment.
• Take ownership of special projects and store initiatives that prepare you for future leadership opportunities.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent leadership experience preferred.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in retail, hospitality, military, logistics, operations, or another customer-focused environment.
• Passion for leading and developing people.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze information and make sound business decisions.
• Adaptability, resilience, and a willingness to learn.
• Ability to relocate within the region upon successful completion of the training program (if applicable).

Requirements:

• Ability to travel frequently (up to 75%, including some nights/weekends)
• Ability to pass State and Federal background checks (Federal Firearm Licensing)
• Must be willing and able to relocate as needed to support business needs and career growth opportunities.

Why You’ll Love Working at Fleet Farm:

• Be part of a growing, purpose-driven company
• Lead high-performing teams with autonomy and impact
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• A culture rooted in community, integrity, and hard work

Fleet Farm is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and gives all applicants for employment equal consideration regardless of race, color, sex, gender, ethnicity, religious creed or belief, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Fleet Farm will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process.

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