Retail Manager in Training | Woodland Mall

Lovisa Pty Ltd; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lovisa Pty Ltd seeks a dynamic Manager in Training to lead our retail team in Grand Rapids, focusing on delivering stellar customer experiences while supporting daily operations and achieving business goals.

The role emphasizes training, coaching, and developing associates, driving sales, managing inventory, and maintaining brand standards in a fast-paced store environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of retail management experience.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Passion for retail and fashion.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Physical ability to stand, lift, and move merchandise.
• Embody company values and culture.
• Maintain professional appearance and attitude.
• Act as a brand ambassador both in-store and in the community.
• Stay current with fashion trends and product knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support management in training, coaching, and developing store associates.
• Foster effective communication across all team members.
• Lead by example in providing outstanding customer service.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new team members.
• Drive sales through team motivation and leadership.
• Execute opening/closing procedures and daily operations.
• Manage inventory and stockroom organization.
• Oversee accurate processing of shipments and merchandise flow.
• Monitor shrink prevention measures.
• Ensure store meets visual merchandising standards.
• Create an engaging shopping environment.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Maintain store appearance and cleanliness.
• Lead team in delivering personalized service.
• Support payroll management and scheduling.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with loss prevention initiatives.

Skills

Retail management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Fashion knowledge

Fast-paced environment

Flexibility

Brand ambassador

People skills

Communication skills

Job description

Manager in Training Position Summary: We are seeking a dynamic Manager to help lead our retail team in delivering exceptional customer experiences while supporting daily operations and achieving business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Management in training, coaching, and developing store associates
• Foster effective communication across all team members
• Lead by example in providing outstanding customer service
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new team members

Sales & Operations

• Drive sales performance through team motivation and leadership
• Execute operational procedures including opening/closing protocols
• Manage inventory control and stockroom organization
• Oversee accurate processing of shipments and merchandise flow
• Monitor and maintain shrink prevention measures
• Ensure store meets visual merchandising standards

Customer Experience

• Create an engaging shopping environment
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and efficiently
• Maintain store appearance and cleanliness
• Lead team in delivering personalized service

Administrative Duties

• Support payroll management and scheduling
• Maintain accurate financial records and reports
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Assist with loss prevention initiatives

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years retail management experience
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Passion for retail and fashion
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Physical ability to perform tasks like standing, lifting, and moving merchandise
• Embody company values and culture
• Maintain professional appearance and attitude
• Act as a brand ambassador both in-store and in the community
• Stay current with fashion trends and product knowledge