Manager in Training

maurices; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with matching contribution

Tuition assistance

Job summary

maurices is seeking a Manager in Training (MIT) in Grand Island, NE. The MIT will work closely with the store manager to achieve sales goals while participating in a comprehensive training program leading to a store manager position.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, preferably in the fashion industry, and a strong commitment to nurturing talent. Competitive benefits are offered including medical plans, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience in a customer-focused environment required.
• Experience in the fashion industry preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving and setting goals.

Responsibilities

• Drive customer-focused environment and sales goals.
• Manage payroll hours and assess visual needs.
• Make quality hiring decisions and nurture talent.

Skills

Customer Focus

Sales Management

Talent Management

Interpersonal Skills

Diligence

Education

High School Degree or GED

Business or Retail Merchandising Degree

Job description

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 them 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. The MIT will complete the training program that prepares them for a Store Manager Position at maurices and must actively participate in all training modules and activities while also filling a managerial role on the team.

Responsibilities

• Customer Obsession: Drives and achieves a customer‑focused store environment. Creates and demonstrates fashion‑focused store environments by delivering product knowledge and fashion expertise to customers through associate dress and product knowledge. Consistently demonstrates awareness for the customer in actions, priorities and decisions. Leads by example through utilizing customer service training resources.
• Driving Sales: Manages sales goals by analyzing store performance using historical reports and adjusting plans and priorities as necessary. Is responsible for the performance of the store team. Manages payroll hours to support the needs of the business and sustain profitability. Assesses visual needs and directs implementation of promotional changes to maximize sales. Prepares schedules by assessing business needs, traffic patterns and store activity. Directs team to effectively use sales‑driving programs such as associate ordering system and outreach within the community.
• Talent Management: Makes quality hiring decisions and nurtures talent through strong networks in the store community. Develops successors and talent pools for all store positions. Provides current, direct, complete, and actionable positive and corrective feedback to others ensuring effective accountability. Grows and develops talent using company programs such as orientation, customer service training, MBA program, etc. Accurately appraises strengths and weaknesses and coaches associates appropriately. Creates and cultivates an environment that allows others to reach their full potential while also fostering a fun and rewarding working climate.
• Operational Execution: Maintains an operationally sound store as measured through opportunity audits. Minimizes inventory loss by directing the team to use store security equipment, provide excellent customer service, maintain a clean and organized store, and thoroughly review daily sales documentation. Ensures execution of company direction (POS, Visual, HR, Operations, etc.) and uses resources appropriately. Enforces and follows all maurices policies and procedures. Responds appropriately to policy and procedural violations and uses HR resources to follow company guidelines.

Requirements

• High School Degree or GED required; a business or retail merchandising degree preferred.
• Supervisory experience required in a customer‑focused environment; experience in the fashion industry preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving and setting goals and executing company direction.
• Experience in hiring, promoting, and motivating talent.
• Proven ability to lead by example, make sound decisions, and demonstrate professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Diligence and the ability to persevere 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.
• Able to operate computerized register system.
• Able to move or handle merchandise throughout the store weighing up to 50 pounds.

Location

Store 0017-Conestoga Mall-maurices-Grand Island, NE 68803

Position Type

Regular/Full time

Benefits Overview

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work‑life balance. Full‑time associates are eligible for a suite of benefits including choice of three medical plans, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, accident and critical illness coverage, hospital indemnity coverage, voluntary life insurance, spouse and child life insurance, long‑term disability coverage, basic life insurance and short‑term disability coverage provided at no cost to associates, access to the Wellbeing platform with Personify Health, an Employee Assistance Program, eligibility for a 401(k) after 6 months of employment with an immediately vested Safe Harbor matching contribution, tuition assistance after 1 year of employment, early access to earnings powered by PayActiv, and paid time off earned on an accrued basis. Sick time is awarded annually, holiday pay is provided and two weeks of new parent leave are available. Flexible scheduling helps integrate work and life.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all employment decisions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under applicable law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business. The Company welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the application process.

Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable law.