Store Leadership Trainee: Fast-Track to Manager

Maurices; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Health Savings Account

Dental & Vision

FSA

Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition assistance

Early earnings access (PayActiv)

Paid time off

New parent leave

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

maurices is seeking a Manager in Training (MIT) to join our Altoona, IA team. You will work with the store manager to drive sales, build a customer-focused environment, and execute visual standards while participating in a structured training program designed to prepare you for a Store Manager role within 3-6 months.

You will actively participate in all training modules, support store operations, hiring, and development while committing to a specific store location or group of stores as you

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required; a business or retail merchandising degree preferred.
• Supervisory experience in a customer-focused environment; fashion industry experience preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving and setting goals and executing company direction.
• Experience in hiring, promoting, and motivating talent.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Drives a customer-focused store environment and delivers fashion knowledge to customers.
• Manages sales goals by analyzing store performance and adjusting plans to meet targets.
• Schedules and manpower planning to maximize sales and store efficiency.
• Leads talent development, coaching, and succession planning.
• Ensures operational execution, HR processes, and policy compliance.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Retail merchandising

Hiring & coaching

Goal setting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Business or retail merchandising degree (preferred)

Job description

maurices is seeking a Manager in Training (MIT) to join our Altoona, IA team. You will work with the store manager to drive sales, build a customer-focused environment, and execute visual standards while participating in a structured training program designed to prepare you for a Store Manager role within 3-6 months.

You will actively participate in all training modules, support store operations, hiring, and development while committing to a specific store location or group of stores as you