Store Manager in Training - Lead Retail Ops & Growth

Malley; Brunswick (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Paid time off and holidays

Training and career development

Job summary

Malley’s Chocolates is seeking a Store Manager in Training (MIT) in Ohio. This hands-on program develops leadership and operational skills across store operations, merchandising, and customer service, with exposure to multiple locations and leadership coaching.

As an MIT, you will learn scheduling, inventory control, loss prevention, POS systems, and financial reporting while supporting a positive, customer-first store environment. Progression to a Store Manager is available for top performers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent retail management experience will be considered.
• 1–3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a retail or food service environment preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to motivate a team.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by retail operations.
• Travel to various retail locations within the region to gain expertise and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a training program focused on leadership, store operations, merchandising, and customer service.
• Shadow experienced Store Manager(s) to learn day-to-day responsibilities and best practices.
• Oversee daily operations including scheduling, inventory, cash handling, and loss prevention.
• Gain proficiency in point-of-sale systems, financial reporting, and corporate communication tools.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures and store reporting.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of new team members.
• Analyze sales trends and performance and motivate the team to meet targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Team motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

POS systems

Financial reporting tools

Corporate communication tools

Job description

Malley’s Chocolates is seeking a Store Manager in Training (MIT) in Ohio. This hands-on program develops leadership and operational skills across store operations, merchandising, and customer service, with exposure to multiple locations and leadership coaching.

As an MIT, you will learn scheduling, inventory control, loss prevention, POS systems, and financial reporting while supporting a positive, customer-first store environment. Progression to a Store Manager is available for top performers.