Regional Store Manager in Training

Recreational Equipment, Inc.; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

REI Co-op is seeking a Store Manager in Training to develop leadership and business acumen across a regional group of stores. You will train to become a Store Manager by learning all aspects of store operations, customer experience, and people management while supporting regional leadership.

This role involves travel among stores for training, collaborating with the Store Manager and Regional Director, and preparing you to drive profitability, talent development, and community engagement in a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of successful retail management experience.
• Track record of driving store profitability through service.
• Dynamic leadership to recruit, hire, train and develop future leaders.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, margins.
• Ability to plan strategically and analyze store performance.
• Fosters inclusive, belonging culture.

Responsibilities

• Own the learning journey to be ready for the Store Manager role.
• Collaborate with Store Manager and Regional Director to develop skills.
• Motivate and lead a team to meet goals and improve performance.
• Manage profitability, payroll, and operational excellence.
• Build community relationships to support recruiting and engagement.
• Ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Support interim Store Manager duties as needed.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Financial acumen

Strategic planning

Team development

Job description

REI Co-op is seeking a Store Manager in Training to develop leadership and business acumen across a regional group of stores. You will train to become a Store Manager by learning all aspects of store operations, customer experience, and people management while supporting regional leadership.

This role involves travel among stores for training, collaborating with the Store Manager and Regional Director, and preparing you to drive profitability, talent development, and community engagement in a