Manager in Training

Buddy's Home Furnishings; Stockbridge (GA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Buddy's Home Furnishings in Stockbridge, Georgia is seeking a Manager In Training (MIT) to take on a direct training plan to become a General Manager. The role includes acquiring and maintaining customers, training associates, and ensuring effective store management.

Applicants should possess effective organizational, selling, and communication skills, with education ideally including a degree in business or related fields.

Qualifications

• Must maintain professional appearance.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Recognize and solve problems.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain customers.
• Meet sales and revenue goals.
• Train and develop associates.

Skills

Effective organizational skills

Established selling skills

Good communication skills

Ability to handle multiple priorities

Proficient in POS system

Negotiation and conflict resolution

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, marketing or management

Job description

Overview

Position Title: Manager In Training (MIT)

Reports to: Regional Manager

Status: Hourly

Position Summary

The Manager In Training is an associate that is on a direct training plan to become a General Manager. The associate is assigned to work in one or more store locations at the direction of the Regional Manager. The Manager In Training performs General Manager duties in his or her absence.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and Maintain Customers
• Compliance with all applicable federal, state and local statutes
• Meeting company standards for quality, customer service and safety
• Meeting sales and revenue goals, implementing marketing and growth plans
• Provide a safe, clean environment for customers and associates
• Store Management
• Train and develop associates
• All other duties deemed necessary for effective store management

The MIT trains in the following areas to become competent:

• Decipher, prepare and review financial statements and store reports
• Ensure adequate availability of merchandise at all times
• Fill out paperwork for submission to corporate support
• Follow monthly marketing plans
• Implement sales and marketing programs
• Maintain company vehicles within safe operating standards
• Managing inventory and cash assets
• Prepare daily work schedules, assign tasks, evaluate employee performance; discipline, enforce company policy and terminate when appropriate
• Recruit, hire, and train to ensure efficient operations
• Set goals and conduct weekly staff meetings

Requirements for Manager In Training

• Effective organizational skills
• Established selling skills
• Good communication skills
• Handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• Learn and become proficient in POS system
• Maintain professional appearance
• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in person and over the phone with employees and customers
• Negotiate and resolve conflict
• Plan, organize, delegate, coordinate and follow up various tasks and assignments
• Recognize and solve problems
• Must have proficient navigational skills with a satisfactory driving record and meet insurability requirements
• Regular and consistent attendance, including nights and weekends as business dictates

Education and Experience

Any combination of education and experience providing the necessary skills and knowledge are acceptable. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree with course work in business, accounting, marketing or management.
• Two years’ experience in retail or other business emphasizing customer service, account management or merchandising.