Leadership Trainee: Fast-Track to Store Leader

ABC Liquors, Inc.; Augustine (NM); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance

401K Matching

Job summary

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits invites you to join its Leadership-in-Training (LIT) program, a structured pipeline preparing Team Members to become store leaders. The 6-month timeline targets progression to Assistant Store Leader or Store Leader, with hands-on coaching from the District Manager and LIT Program Manager.

You will complete all training, attend sessions, travel to other stores as needed, and support initiatives that boost sales and store operations.

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.
• The ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs demand.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ABC's Core Values with our 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 escalat when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the District Manager or LIT Program Manager.

Skills

Leadership experience

Retail experience

Flexible schedule

Job description

ABC Fine Wine & Spirits invites you to join its Leadership-in-Training (LIT) program, a structured pipeline preparing Team Members to become store leaders. The 6-month timeline targets progression to Assistant Store Leader or Store Leader, with hands-on coaching from the District Manager and LIT Program Manager.

You will complete all training, attend sessions, travel to other stores as needed, and support initiatives that boost sales and store operations.