Retail Manager in Training - Lead, Learn, Earn Perks

FashionUnited; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Employee Discount

Paid Holidays

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Bonus Plan

Affordable Health Insurance

Retirement Contributions

Job summary

SNIPES is seeking a Manager in Training to fully manage the store’s staff and operations in the absence of the Store Manager. This entry-level management role centers on leading the team, driving sales, and maintaining excellent customer service.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training, and performance evaluation within a fast-paced retail environment, with a focus on standards, merchandising, and guest experience. SNIPES offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• At least 2+ years’ experience in retail preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; college degree a plus but not required.
• Able to respond to store alarm problems as needed.
• Communication and organizational skills.
• Strong drive to achieve results.
• Takes initiative and has problem solving skills.
• Candidate will be required to stand for long periods of time throughout their shift.
• Lifting between 15-30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership in driving sales and profitability by achieving or exceeding all established store and individual goals.
• Assist Store Manager/Assistant Manager with communicating the store’s operational goals and directives to maximize the store teams’ contributions towards meeting the sales plan.
• Assist Store Manager in monitoring and evaluating individual performance in the following areas: sales volume, hourly production, unit per transaction (UPTs), charge accounts and loss prevention.
• Demonstrate proper leadership skills to assist Store Manager in managing the store’s staff, as necessary.
• Ability to demonstrate timely execution and compliance of floor set guides and promotions.
• Assist Store Manager/Assistant Manager in directing and maintaining merchandise presentation according to Visual Merchandising standards and current floor set.
• Recognize, understand and communicate customer merchandise needs and recognize when the store’s merchandise assortment meets, and fails to meet, these needs.
• Work with the Store Manager to ensure markdowns and transfers are completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Assist Store/Assistant Manager in ensuring store meets Company standards for cleanliness, both on the sales floor and in the stockroom.

Skills

Retail experience

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College degree a plus (not required)

Job description

SNIPES is seeking a Manager in Training to fully manage the store’s staff and operations in the absence of the Store Manager. This entry-level management role centers on leading the team, driving sales, and maintaining excellent customer service.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, training, and performance evaluation within a fast-paced retail environment, with a focus on standards, merchandising, and guest experience. SNIPES offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.