Leader In Training

ABC Liquors, Inc.; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Excellent wellness-based health insurance

Company-match 401(k) program

Employee discounts on wine and spirits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pet insurance

Job summary

ABC Liquors, Inc. is seeking candidates for its Leader-in-Training (LIT) program in Vero Beach, Florida. This is a six-month developmental program aimed at preparing future store leaders. Participants will engage in training sessions, complete competencies, and have opportunities to enhance store operations and sales.

The ideal candidate must be 21 years of age and have at least 6 months of retail leadership experience or relevant education, along with a flexible work schedule. Benefits include paid vacation and excellent wellness-based health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• At least 6 months of retail leadership experience or equivalent education.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ABC’s Core Values with guests and team members.
• Complete all training within the LIT program.
• Identify opportunities to grow sales and enhance store operations.
• Build supervisory skills including delegation and scheduling.

Skills

Retail leadership experience

Ability to work flexible schedule

Communication skills

Education

Education in Business Management or related field

Job description

Leader-in-Training (LIT) Program

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits invites candidates to participate in the Leader-in-Training (LIT) program, a developmental program designed to prepare store leaders of tomorrow. The program lasts for six months, with the goal of transitioning into an Assistant Store Leader or Store Leader position.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ABC’s Core Values with guests and team members every day.
• Complete all training within the LIT program, targeting completion in 6 months or less.
• Follow training timelines and competency checklists to ensure progression.
• Attend all LIT training sessions and meetings as scheduled.
• Travel to other stores as planned by the District Manager or LIT Program Manager.
• Identify opportunities to grow sales and enhance store operations.
• Help ensure consistent visual and operational merchandising standards.
• Develop knowledge in inventory control, replenishment, and merchandising.
• Perform key management tasks such as opening/closing the store, cash control, and receiving shipments.
• Build supervisory skills including delegation, scheduling, training, performance management, and discipline.
• Attend mandatory company training and participate in off‑site or remote meetings.
• Support company‑wide initiatives such as resets, remodels, new store openings, and in‑store events.
• Communicate regularly with the District Manager, LIT Program Manager, and HR Business Partner about program progress and store needs.
• Support a clean and safe store environment.
• Upon program completion and leadership approval, apply to open Assistant Store Leader or Store Leader positions.
• Make sound business decisions and escale when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the District Manager or LIT Program Manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• At least 6 months of retail leadership experience or a combination of 2 years of education in Business Management or a related field and equivalent experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs demand.

General Attendance Requirements

• Maintain regular and predictable onsite attendance.
• All team members are expected to report to work as scheduled and remain onsite for the duration of their shifts.
• Reliable onsite attendance is an essential function of the job to ensure operational success and consistent service for our guests.

Physical Requirements

• Continuously: Standing and moving about for extended periods (up to 8 hours or more).
• Frequently: Bending, lifting, and twisting (BLT) to move product and assist with merchandising.
• Frequently: Lifting and/or transporting up to 40 lbs. throughout the store and stockroom.
• Occasionally: Overhead lifting to place or retrieve items from high shelves.
• Occasionally: Use of ladders and step stools to access merchandise stored at varying heights.
• Frequently: Moving between sales floor, stockroom, and exterior areas of the store.

Vision Requirements

• Frequently: Visually inspect product labels, signage, and displays to ensure accuracy and presentation.
• Frequently: Detect and respond to visual cues such as guest gestures, product placement, or safety hazards.

Work Environment

• Occasionally: Working in or with elevated locations and tools (e.g., ladders, stockroom).
• Occasionally: Exposure to outdoor weather conditions while maintaining the property or assisting guests.
• Occasionally: Exposure to fumes or airborne particles when using cleaning solutions or supplies.
• Occasionally: Exposure to refrigerated temperatures (32–41°F) when stocking or retrieving product in the cooler.
• Continuously: Moderate noise level in the work environment.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and PTO.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• ABC University – Great Wine, Spirits, Beer, Cigar Training.
• Excellent wellness‑based health insurance for individual and family.
• Dental and vision plans.
• Company‑match 401(k) program.
• Employee discounts on wine and spirits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

ABC is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and we make all employment decisions without regard to race, ethnicity, color, age, sex, gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, creed, marital status, pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, physical/mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or any other basis prohibited by law (“protected status”). ABC is an alcohol‑free, drug‑free workplace.