Retail Store Manager‑in‑Training

maurices; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 67,251,676 - 71,290,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

maurices is seeking a Manager in Training (MIT) in Morris, IL to work with the store manager and teams to achieve sales goals and deliver a customer-first experience. The MIT will participate in a training program to prepare for a Store Manager position within 3–6 months, relocating to a designated store group as needed.

The role emphasizes talent development, visual standards, and operational execution while supporting store leadership and customer service excellence in a fast-paced retail

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required; a business or retail merchandising degree preferred.
• Supervisory experience required in a customer-focused environment; fashion industry preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving and setting goals and executing company direction.
• Experience in hiring, promoting, and motivating talent.
• Proven ability to lead by example, make sound decisions, and demonstrate professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Diligence and the ability to persevere in the face of resistance or setbacks.
• Must commit to a specific store location or group of new and existing stores.

Responsibilities

• Customer Obsession – Drives and achieves a customer focused store environment and demonstrates fashion knowledge to customers.
• Driving Sales – Manages sales goals and analyzes store performance to adjust plans for growth.
• Talent Management – Makes quality hiring decisions and develops talent with company programs.
• Operational Execution – Maintains an operationally sound store and enforces company policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Professionalism

Relationship-building

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Retail merchandising degree preferred

Tools

POS systems

Job description

maurices is seeking a Manager in Training (MIT) in Morris, IL to work with the store manager and teams to achieve sales goals and deliver a customer-first experience. The MIT will participate in a training program to prepare for a Store Manager position within 3–6 months, relocating to a designated store group as needed.

The role emphasizes talent development, visual standards, and operational execution while supporting store leadership and customer service excellence in a fast-paced retail