Grocery Store Leader in Training

Houchens-Food-Group,-Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Houchen Food Group in Chattanooga, TN offers a structured Store Manager In Training program designed to prepare you for a future leadership role in retail operations. You will learn customer service, merchandising, inventory control, supervision, and financial performance under Store Manager guidance.

The program provides hands-on leadership experience, with increasing responsibilities as milestones are achieved, and opportunities to advance into a Store Manager position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Management or related field preferred.
• Previous grocery/retail or supervisory experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all training programs and development activities.
• Learn and demonstrate proficiency in store departments and operations.
• Develop knowledge of policies, procedures and operational standards.
• Complete training modules and leadership development activities.
• Seek coaching from Store Managers and District Leadership to grow professionally.
• Prepare for advancement into a Store Manager role by showing leadership and competency.
• Assist with supervising department managers and store associates.
• Learn recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance management practices.
• Provide leadership support during assigned shifts.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and customer-focused service.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership potential

Retail operations

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Houchen Food Group in Chattanooga, TN offers a structured Store Manager In Training program designed to prepare you for a future leadership role in retail operations. You will learn customer service, merchandising, inventory control, supervision, and financial performance under Store Manager guidance.

The program provides hands-on leadership experience, with increasing responsibilities as milestones are achieved, and opportunities to advance into a Store Manager position.