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General Manager in Training

LESLIES ISLE OF WIGHT LIMITED

Tampa (FL)

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USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Leslie's is searching for a General Manager in Training to join their team in Tampa, FL. The program is designed for aspiring managers, focusing on retail operations, sales strategies, and customer service excellence. This role promises a path towards career advancement and offers a supportive environment with extensive training and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

401K with company match

Extensive paid training

Team member discounts

Rewards for top performers

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or relevant retail management experience.
Minimum 20 years of age.
Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Learn overall expectations and procedures of store operations.
Conduct water analysis and mechanical repairs.
Increase commercial and residential sales.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility/Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3 years specialty retail management or 4 years military experience

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Dive In To a New Career With Leslie's

Leslie’s pool supplies is the “World’s Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies.” With over 1,000 retail stores in 39 states plus Pro, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie’s. With over 60 years of providing the best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our team members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie’s.

Job Overview

The General Manager in Training Program (“GMIT”) is designed to infuse the organization with highly qualified college graduates and/or successful management individuals that have an interest in building a career in retail store management. You will be mentored by a tenured General Manager with a proven track record of success. Your Mentor will guide you through your on-the-job training program, which is designed to be completed within 90 days. After completion will transition into store manager role or senior assistant store manager role.

Responsibilities

You will learn overall expectations and procedures of store operations, sales plans, profit margins, payroll, and all controllable expenses. (P&L)
You will assist by conducting water analysis and mechanical repairs
You will aim to increase commercial and residential sales, customer count, etc.
You will provide excellent customer service through personal example and expectation
You will ensure that the team is following all safety protocols
You will assist in identifying new talent to join the team
You will strive to maintain a welcoming store environment
You will assist with merchandising and inventory control
You will have opening and closing store responsibilities that may include the delivery of daily bank deposit
Communication – Speaks and writes clearly, articulately and diplomatically without being overly verbose or talkative.
Teamwork – Reaches out to appropriate divisions heads and cooperates with corporate team members to establish an overall collaborative working relationship.
Flexibility/adaptability – Adjusts quickly to changing priorities. Copes effectively with complexity and change.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor’s degree OR 3 years specialty retail management, or 4 years military experience
You are a minimum 20 years of age
You have excellent communication skills and are proficient with computers
You have the ability to lift 50 lbs.
Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus
Ability to relocate after training period to assume a store management role

We offer our employees competitive compensation, extensive paid training, comprehensive and flexible suite of benefits package, 401K with company match, team member discounts, rewards for top performers, and most importantly career advancement opportunities.

Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie's is committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.

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