Store Leadership Trainee: Grow into Manager

Costellos Ace; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Costellos Ace in Long Branch, NJ is seeking a Store Manager in Training (SMIT) to learn and perform the core duties of a store manager. You will gain hands-on experience in store operations, sales driving, and leading a team to meet business goals.

Under supervision, you will support opening and closing, inventory management, merchandising, and customer service excellence while developing leadership skills for a full Store Manager role.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma; higher degrees preferred.
• 2+ years retail experience, supervisory or managerial.
• Proven sales targets achievement and store ops.
• Leadership and staff development experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily store operations including opening/closing.
• Learn strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Support inventory levels and product availability.
• Participate in training for customer service and team leadership.
• Ensure compliance with policies for safe, productive work.
• Collaborate to deliver exceptional customer service.
• Assist in recruiting, training, developing staff.
• Analyze sales reports and feedback to identify improvements.
• Work with Store Manager to plan promotions.
• Maintain a clean, organized store environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Inventory management

Merchandising

Data analysis

Customer service

Retail software

Education

High school diploma

Associate/Bachelor's preferred

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Costellos Ace in Long Branch, NJ is seeking a Store Manager in Training (SMIT) to learn and perform the core duties of a store manager. You will gain hands-on experience in store operations, sales driving, and leading a team to meet business goals.

Under supervision, you will support opening and closing, inventory management, merchandising, and customer service excellence while developing leadership skills for a full Store Manager role.