Store Manager in Training: Lead & Elevate Fashion

Maurices; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Maurices is seeking a Manager in Training (MIT) to work with the store manager and teams to hit sales goals, drive a customer‑focused environment, and develop talent. The MIT will participate in a training program to prepare for a Store Manager position within 3–6 months and may relocate to a new store or group of stores.

The role includes supporting store operations, executing visual standards, and applying company policies.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or GED required; a business or retail merchandising degree preferred.
• Supervisory experience required in a customer focused environment; experience in the fashion industry preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving and setting goals and executing company direction.
• Experience in hiring, promoting, and motivating talent.
• Proven ability to lead by example, make sound decisions, and demonstrate professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Diligence and the ability to persevere in the face of resistance or setbacks.
• Must commit to a specific store location or a group of new and existing stores.

Responsibilities

• Drives and achieves a customer focused store environment. Leads by example through customer service training resources.
• Manages sales goals by analyzing store performance and adjusting plans to achieve goals.
• Develops successors and talent pools and provides actionable feedback for accountability.
• Maintains an operationally sound store, minimizes inventory loss, and enforces company policies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Hiring & promotion

Lead by example

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Diligence

Store location commitment

Education

High School Degree or GED

Retail merchandising degree preferred

Job description

Maurices is seeking a Manager in Training (MIT) to work with the store manager and teams to hit sales goals, drive a customer‑focused environment, and develop talent. The MIT will participate in a training program to prepare for a Store Manager position within 3–6 months and may relocate to a new store or group of stores.

The role includes supporting store operations, executing visual standards, and applying company policies.