Manager in Training

maurices; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Career development opportunities

Health benefits

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer is seeking a Manager in Training for its Duluth location. The role involves supporting sales goals, fostering a customer-centric environment, and participating in management training. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and relevant supervisory experience. Opportunity for growth within the company is available.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a customer-focused environment; fashion industry experience preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving and setting goals.
• Ability to lead by example and demonstrate professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Drive a customer-focused store environment with excellent product knowledge.
• Manage sales goals and analyze store performance efficiently.
• Maintain an operationally sound store and enforce company policies.

Skills

Customer service

Sales analysis

Talent management

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Degree or GED

Business or retail merchandising degree

Job description

Overview

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Ready to apply? We currently have an opportunity for a Manager in Training to join our team located at Store 0002-Miller Hill Mall-maurices-Duluth, MN 55811. Since 1931, maurices has helped women look and feel their best every day — making maurices not only a special place to shop, but a great place to work and connect.

Position Overview

The Manager in Training (MIT) works with the store manager and store teams to achieve sales goals, drive a customer-focused environment, manage talent and performance, and execute visual standards. The MIT participates in a training program to prepare for a store manager position within 3–6 months. The MIT is hired with the expectation that they are relocatable to a specific new store or a group of new and existing stores and will complete the training program that prepares them for a Store Manager Position at maurices. The MIT must actively participate in all training modules and activities while fulfilling a managerial role on the team.

The MIT supports the store manager in all Store Manager responsibilities and outcomes including the following areas.

Responsibilities

• Customer Obsession: Drive a customer-focused store environment; deliver product knowledge and fashion expertise to customers through associate dress and product knowledge; demonstrate awareness for the customer in actions, priorities, and decisions; lead by example using customer service training resources.
• Driving Sales: Manage sales goals by analyzing store performance and adjusting plans to achieve targets; supervise store team performance; manage payroll hours to support business needs and profitability; assess visual needs and direct promotional changes to maximize short- and long-term sales; prepare schedules based on business needs, traffic patterns, and store activity.
• Operational Execution: Maintain an operationally sound store as measured by audits; minimize inventory loss through security, customer service, and store cleanliness; ensure execution of company direction (POS, Visual, HR, Operations) and use resources appropriately; enforce and follow all maurices policies and procedures and respond to violations with HR resources as needed.
• Talent Management: Hire and nurture talent, develop successors and talent pools, provide actionable feedback, and coach associates; grow talent through company programs and evaluate strengths and development needs.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required; a business or retail merchandising degree preferred.
• Supervisory experience in a customer-focused environment; fashion industry experience preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving and setting goals and executing company direction.
• Experience in hiring, promoting, and motivating talent.
• Ability to lead by example, make sound decisions, and demonstrate professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Diligence and perseverance in the face of resistance or setbacks.
• Must commit to a specific store location or a group of new and existing stores.

Unique/Physical Requirements

• Work varied hours/days as business dictates.
• Able to reach, push, pull, stand, squat and bend for up to 8 hours or longer as necessary.
• Able to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the store and operate a computerized register system.
• Able to move or handle merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds.

Location

Store 0002-Miller Hill Mall-maurices-Duluth, MN 55811

Position Type

Regular/Full time

Benefits

Benefits overview: see maurices benefits (link provided in original posting).

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing qualified people at all levels. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected classifications. We do not discriminate in employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with others. The Company welcomes applications from people with disabilities and accommodations are available on request for candidates during the application process. Note: Smoking is prohibited indoors unless designated smoking areas are established by location in accordance with applicable law.