Store Manager in Training

Checotah Chamber of Commerce; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Checotah Chamber of Commerce invites applicants to join its Atwoods Manager in Training (MIT) Program. This hands-on leadership track lasts 5 weeks or longer, rotating through multiple store locations to gain experience with teams, customers, and operations.

Participants will learn recruiting, onboarding, training, task management, mentoring, coaching, and annual reviews, with opportunities to advance toward a Store Manager role based on performance and openings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or relative experience preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in retail management preferred.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a store team in alignment with company directives.
• Execute merchandising standards to drive sales and consistency.
• Review operational reports including P&L and merchandise performance.
• Participate in recruiting, onboarding, training, mentoring, and annual reviews.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

The Checotah Chamber of Commerce promotes business growth, community development, and tourism in Checotah, Oklahoma—where history, opportunity, and small-town pride come together.

Welcome to Checotah Chamber of Commerce

The Checotah Chamber of Commerce has been proudly promoting the city of Checotah, OK since 1946. Ours is a place that teems with progress here and there, a fit place for citizens to live in comfort and in peace. Aside from being famous as the world’s capital for steer wrestling, there is more to know and to discover about our progressive town. As you navigate through our site, we think you’ll see why Checotah, OK is a good place for you, your family and your business.

The Atwoods Manager in Training (MIT) Program is a hands‑on leadership development track designed to prepare you for a future role as an Assistant Manager or Store Manager. This structured program lasts 5 weeks or longer, depending on individual learning pace and operational needs. MITs will rotate through a minimum of three (3) Atwoods store locations, gaining experience with different teams, customer bases, and operational environments.

• Lead and support a store team in alignment with“ONE TEAM ONE DIRECTION”directives.
• Build and maintain an environment that reflects theATWOODS WAY.
• Execute merchandising standards to drive sales and consistency.

Learn to build your team through the company direction for recruiting, hiring, on‑boarding, training, task management, mentoring, coaching, and annual reviews.

• Support safety, security, housekeeping, and facility maintenance.
• Participate in opening and closing procedures.
• Use company systems including inventory, POS, and reporting.
• Review operational reports including P&Ls and merchandise performance.
• Execute price changes, signage, and marketing programs.
• Model professionalism, attendance, and communication.
• Follow company policies and employee handbook guidelines.
• Complete 5 week training course successfully.

Be a team player and assist others within the company as needed with a positive attitude

Communicate in a professional and respectful manners to both internal and external partners

Follow the employee handbook guidelines

Note: Job duties listed above may be changed as the business needs dictates. Teamwork and being flexible to take on new challenges and potentially relinquishing past responsibilities may be required.

Qualifications and educational requirements:

Bachelor’s degree and/or relative experience preferred.

A minimum of 2 years’ experience in retail management preferred.

Preferred Skills:

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (email)

Typing emails, letters and drafting pertinent business plans as necessary

Review reports such as P & L’s, sales/margin reports, merchandise reports, etc.

Program Completion:Upon successful completion of the MIT program, candidates may be placed into a Store Manager role depending on performance and openings.

Checotah Chamber of Commerce, 114 N Broadway

OSU Extension Center office, unless they post on facebook otherwise, from

OSU Extension Center office, unless they post on facebook otherwise, from

OSU Extension Center office, unless they post on facebook otherwise, from

OSU Extension Center office, unless they post on facebook otherwise, from

Checotah Chamber of Commerce, 114 N Broadway

OSU Extension Center office, unless they post on facebook otherwise, from

OSU Extension Center office, unless they post on facebook otherwise, from

OSU Extension Center office, unless they post on facebook otherwise, from

OSU Extension Center office, unless they post on facebook otherwise, from

Checotah, Oklahoma is a hidden gem for visitors seeking small‑town charm, history, and outdoor adventure. Located near Lake Eufaula—one of Oklahoma’s premier recreational destinations—Checotah offers fishing, boating, camping, and scenic views just minutes away.

Visitors can explore the city’s historic downtown, browse antique shops, enjoy local dining, and learn about the area’s heritage through museums and cultural landmarks. Known as the “ Steer Wrestling Capital of the World,”"Checotah celebrates its rodeo roots and Western traditions, while also being the hometown of country music star Carrie Underwood.