Store Leadership Trainee: Training to Manage & Lead

Lamps Plus, Inc.; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamps Plus, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Manager in Training (MIT), a full-time, non-exempt leadership development role designed to prepare you for a future Store Manager position.

The MIT will rotate through all aspects of store management—sales, customer experience, operations, merchandising, inventory and compliance—travelling to multiple locations for hands-on training.

Upon completion, placement as Store Manager may require relocation depending on openings and business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous retail, sales, or customer service experience.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and initiative.
• Strong sales, customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to relocate after MIT program.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in leading a commissioned sales team.
• Develop and motivate associates to maximize performance.
• Learn leadership practices and apply them with store teams.
• Support onboarding and training of new associates.
• Help communicate priorities, goals, and expectations.
• Assist with scheduling, staffing, and store operations.
• Travel to various store locations for training.

Skills

Leadership potential

Retail experience

Sales skills

Customer service

Communication

Team motivation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Scheduling software

Job description

Lamps Plus, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Manager in Training (MIT), a full-time, non-exempt leadership development role designed to prepare you for a future Store Manager position.

The MIT will rotate through all aspects of store management—sales, customer experience, operations, merchandising, inventory and compliance—travelling to multiple locations for hands-on training.

Upon completion, placement as Store Manager may require relocation depending on openings and business needs.