Store Leadership Trainee: Fast-Track to Manager

Belle Tire Inc; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(K) with company match

Flexible Paid Time Off

Paid Training and ASE certifications

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Belle Tire is seeking a Manager in Training to develop into a store leader through hands-on experience and mentorship. You will drive sales, lead the team, and oversee daily operations to deliver exceptional customer service.

This program blends in-store training, classroom modules, digital learning, and assessments, with opportunities to travel to other stores for a comprehensive leadership experience.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age
• Valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 3–5 years of leadership experience in a retail or related customer-facing environment
• Desire to advance into Store Manager role within 6–12 months
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and point-of-sale systems

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and motivate a retail team to achieve business and customer goals.
• Develop leadership and communication skills that foster trust, accountability, and engagement.
• Demonstrate professionalism and teamwork while modeling Belle Tire's culture and values.
• Observe and assist in team huddles, performance feedback, and training sessions.
• Apply strategic thinking by connecting daily tasks to store and company goals.
• Learn and execute Belle Tire's 6-Step Sales Process to ensure customer-focused interactions.
• Support team members in identifying customer needs and offering effective solutions.
• Drive sales across all products and services while maintaining strong service standards.
• Build customer relationships and assist with resolving concerns or escalations.
• Gain hands-on experience with store operations including staffing, scheduling, inventory, facility, cleaning, and workflow management.
• Learn how to ensure compliance with policies, safety protocols, and procedures.
• Assist in coordinating shop productivity and ensuring efficient communication between sales and technicians.
• Understand how operational decisions impact customer experience and store performance.
• Learn fundamentals of P&L management, including sales, labor, and controllable expenses.
• Analyze financial reports to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Participate in executing company initiatives to achieve operational goals.
• Support accurate recordkeeping and inventory management practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Sales skills

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Career-minded

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Job description

Belle Tire is seeking a Manager in Training to develop into a store leader through hands-on experience and mentorship. You will drive sales, lead the team, and oversee daily operations to deliver exceptional customer service.

This program blends in-store training, classroom modules, digital learning, and assessments, with opportunities to travel to other stores for a comprehensive leadership experience.