Manager in Training: Fast-Track to Store Leadership

Maurices Incorporated; Topeka (KS); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Maurices Incorporated is seeking a Manager in Training for Store 1406-West Ridge Mall in Topeka, KS. This MIT role partners with the store manager to drive sales, customer service, and team performance while preparing for a Store Manager position within 3–6 months.

The program emphasizes leadership, hiring, scheduling, and visual execution as the candidate learns to lead a fashion-focused store team capable of delivering a welcoming, high-energy shopping experience.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required; a business or retail merchandising degree preferred.
• Supervisory experience required in a customer focused environment; 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.
• 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

• Support the store manager in achieving sales goals and delivering a customer-focused environment.
• Lead by example in delivering fashion knowledge and exceptional customer service.
• Manage payroll hours and scheduling to maximize profitability.
• Direct promotional changes and visual standards to maximize short- and long-term sales.
• Hire, train, and develop store team members; build talent pools for future roles.
• Ensure store operations are sound and inventory loss is minimized.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Goal oriented

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Decision making

Leadership

Education

High School Degree or GED

Retail merchandising degree preferred

Tools

POS system

Job description

Maurices Incorporated is seeking a Manager in Training for Store 1406-West Ridge Mall in Topeka, KS. This MIT role partners with the store manager to drive sales, customer service, and team performance while preparing for a Store Manager position within 3–6 months.

The program emphasizes leadership, hiring, scheduling, and visual execution as the candidate learns to lead a fashion-focused store team capable of delivering a welcoming, high-energy shopping experience.