Manager in Training: Fast Track to Store Leadership

Maurices Incorporated; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

maurices is a hometown fashion retailer seeking a Manager in Training (MIT) at Store 1034-Mktplc ShpCtr in Champaign, IL. The MIT will train with the store team to assume a Store Manager role within 3–6 months, relocating if needed.

The role focuses on customer obsession, sales driving, and talent management, with responsibilities including scheduling, coaching, and enforcing store standards. Regular/full-time, hourly pay provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Customer Obsession: Drives and achieves a customer focused store environment.
• Driving Sales: Manages sales goals by analyzing store performance and planning accordingly.
• Talent Management: Makes quality hiring decisions and nurtures talent through strong networks.
• Operational Execution: Maintains an operationally sound store and enforces policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Education

High School Degree or GED

Business or retail merchandising degree

Job description

maurices is a hometown fashion retailer seeking a Manager in Training (MIT) at Store 1034-Mktplc ShpCtr in Champaign, IL. The MIT will train with the store team to assume a Store Manager role within 3–6 months, relocating if needed.

The role focuses on customer obsession, sales driving, and talent management, with responsibilities including scheduling, coaching, and enforcing store standards. Regular/full-time, hourly pay provided.