Management Trainee: Finance & Marketing Analytics

Sears; Longwood (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sears Holdings Corporation invites applications for a Management Trainee - Financial/Marketing Analyst track. The twelve-month program partners with the leadership team to learn all aspects of the Home Improvement business and prepares entrants for a salaried manager role upon completion.

Tracks include Sales, Production, Call Center Operations, Business Analytics or HVAC. The trainee is assessed on leadership competencies and completes knowledge tests, with responsibilities across data

Qualifications

• Enrolled in partnered university or college
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (both orally and in writing) with associates, managers, consumers and others to inspire audience and gain support.
• Project management, organizational and time management skills. Ability to self-manage assigned projects and work effectively under deadlines and deliver projects on time.
• Champions change and displays energy when introduced to new opportunities and process.
• Ability to lift and carry product as required within each track. Occasional lifting of sample cases that individually do not exceed 40 lbs. is required for those entering the sales track.
• Understands the importance and impact of initiatives and makes the right trade-offs when establishing priorities.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Drives a strong culture of analytics and sound decision making that identifies key problems and can make recommendations to appropriate leadership regarding solutions to business challenges.
• Proactively leverages all resources and tools available to create a seamless home improvement experience.
• Interacts with various levels in the district, call center or at corporate to learn and demonstrate effective ways to satisfy members with home improvement projects and inspire others.
• Gathers data and relevant information systematically; probes to better understand the data and uses information and reason to generate multiple solutions.
• Supports business strategy by effectively commanding action through written and oral communication, presentations, and discussions; communicates in a manner that promotes understanding and commitment.
• Develops accurate insights into people and organizational dynamics; leverages these insights to provide recommendations on ways to improve key business results and improve employee engagement.
• Executes all program requirements including passing all knowledge based tests as well as manager evaluations.
• Focuses on the four key results by living the SHC Cultural Beliefs every day.

Skills

Leadership roles

Call center systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sears Holdings Corporation invites applications for a Management Trainee - Financial/Marketing Analyst track. The twelve-month program partners with the leadership team to learn all aspects of the Home Improvement business and prepares entrants for a salaried manager role upon completion.

Tracks include Sales, Production, Call Center Operations, Business Analytics or HVAC. The trainee is assessed on leadership competencies and completes knowledge tests, with responsibilities across data