Retail Management Trainee: Fast-Track to Store Leadership

Hannaford; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Short-Term Incentive (8% target)

Job summary

Hannaford is launching a Retail Management Training program in the Northeast, offering a three-year leadership development path from frontline operations to store leadership. Trainees work with department managers, store leaders, and corporate executives to build a solid foundation in retail operations.

Year one covers all aspects of retail operations; years two and three advance to Assistant Store Manager roles, with opportunities to progress to store manager, specialist, or Home Office roles

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Strong leadership qualities and teamwork experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to change, and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Rotational in-store training across multiple retail locations with seasoned managers.
• Participate in structured training phases to build core retail leadership skills.
• Engage in learning groups and executive sponsorship programs to develop leadership capabilities.
• Contribute to strategic projects and present findings to senior leadership during later years.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Quick learner

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hannaford is launching a Retail Management Training program in the Northeast, offering a three-year leadership development path from frontline operations to store leadership. Trainees work with department managers, store leaders, and corporate executives to build a solid foundation in retail operations.

Year one covers all aspects of retail operations; years two and three advance to Assistant Store Manager roles, with opportunities to progress to store manager, specialist, or Home Office roles