Sales Manager Trainee – Home Improvement Track

Sears; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sears Holdings Corporation offers a Management Trainee program on the Sales Manager track. Participants work with leadership to complete a twelve-month training, learning all aspects of the Home Improvement business.

Upon completion, the trainee may advance to a salaried manager role, having demonstrated proficiency across tracks such as Sales, Call Center Operations, or Business Analytics. Emphasis on analytics and leadership competencies throughout the program.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in partnered university or college.
• Clear communication in writing and speech to inspire associates and managers.
• Project management, organizational and time management skills.
• Champions change and brings energy to new opportunities and processes.
• Ability to stay productive under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to lift and carry product as required up to 40 lbs; physical requirements noted in track.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Drives analytics and data-driven decision making to solve business challenges.
• Leverages resources to create a seamless home improvement experience.
• Interacts with district, call center or corporate teams to inspire and satisfy members.
• Gathers data systematically; analyzes information to generate solutions.
• Supports business strategy through clear written and oral communication.
• Develops insights into people and organizational dynamics to drive results.
• Executes program requirements including tests and manager evaluations.
• Follows SHC Cultural Beliefs in daily work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Time management

Change agility

Under pressure

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree

Tools

Lead tracking systems

Call center systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sears Holdings Corporation offers a Management Trainee program on the Sales Manager track. Participants work with leadership to complete a twelve-month training, learning all aspects of the Home Improvement business.

Upon completion, the trainee may advance to a salaried manager role, having demonstrated proficiency across tracks such as Sales, Call Center Operations, or Business Analytics. Emphasis on analytics and leadership competencies throughout the program.