Retail Leadership Trainee — Path to Store Manager

Mykroc; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Hearing coverage

Employer-paid life & AD&D

Long-term disability

Voluntary life

Short-term disability

Enhanced long-term disability

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Flexible spending accounts

403(b) plan

Pension plan

Job summary

The Salvation Army in Indianapolis seeks a Manager in Training (MIT) for a structured 12‑week leadership development program designed to prepare candidates for a Store Manager role. During the program you will gain hands-on experience across all aspects of store operations, leadership, and performance management.

This role is ideal for individuals who want to grow into a leadership position, with hands-on training in staff management, customer experience, and store finance, and with a clear path

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years retail experience (thrift experience a plus).
• Valid Driver's License.
• Basic computer proficiency including POS systems.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting, training, and supervising store staff.
• Learn scheduling, payroll review, and employee relations practices.
• Provide coaching and support to team members and program participants.
• Learn donation intake, product sorting, pricing, and merchandising.
• Assist with maintaining store appearance, safety, and compliance standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service and create a positive shopping environment.
• Support customer engagement and retention efforts.
• Model positive interactions for store staff.
• Learn cash handling procedures and daily deposit processes.
• Support inventory tracking and loss prevention practices.
• Assist with maintaining store operations within budget.

Skills

Retail experience

Driver's license

POS systems

Basic computer skills

Tools

POS systems

Job description

The Salvation Army in Indianapolis seeks a Manager in Training (MIT) for a structured 12‑week leadership development program designed to prepare candidates for a Store Manager role. During the program you will gain hands-on experience across all aspects of store operations, leadership, and performance management.

This role is ideal for individuals who want to grow into a leadership position, with hands-on training in staff management, customer experience, and store finance, and with a clear path