Manager in Training-maurices

Position Overview The Manager in Training (MIT) works with the store manager and store teams to achieve sales goals, drive a customer-focused environment, manage talent and performance, and execute visual standards. The MIT participates in a training program to prepare them for a store manager position within 3–6 months. The MIT is hired with the expectation that they are relocatable to a specific new store or a group of new and existing stores. The MIT will complete the training program and actively participate in all training modules while also fulfilling a managerial role. Responsibilities Customer Obsession: Drives and achieves a customer-focused store environment; creates and demonstrates fashion-focused store environments by delivering product knowledge and fashion expertise; consistently demonstrates awareness for the customer in actions, priorities and decisions; leads by example through utilizing customer service training resources. Driving Sales: Manages sales goals by analyzing store performance using historical reports and adjusting plans and priorities as necessary; manages payroll hours to support the needs of the business and sustain profitability; assesses visual needs and directs implementation of promotional changes; prepares schedules; directs team to effectively use sales-driving programs such as associate ordering system and outreach within the community. Talent Management: Makes quality hiring decisions and nurtures talent; develops successors and talent pools; provides actionable positive and corrective feedback; grows and develops talent using company programs; accurately appraises strengths and weaknesses and coaches associates; cultivates an environment that allows others to reach their full potential. Operational Execution: Maintains an operationally sound store as measured through opportunity audits; minimizes inventory loss; ensures execution of company direction (POS, Visual, HR, Operations) and uses resources appropriately; enforces and follows all maurices policies and procedures; responds appropriately to policy violations and uses HR resources to follow guidelines. Requirements 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. Unique/Physical Requirements Work varied hours/days as business dictates. Able to reach, push, pull, stand, squat and bend for up to 8 hours or longer as necessary. Able to operate and use all equipment necessary to run the store. Able to operate computerized register system. Able to move or handle merchandise weighing up to 50 pounds. Location Store 1755 – Stadium Center – maurices – Manteca, CA 95337 Position Type Regular/Full time Pay Hourly: $24.76 – $26.25 (may vary based on qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location). Eligible for monthly incentive compensation based on store performance. Benefits We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support health, financial security, and work-life balance. Full-time associates are eligible for a suite of benefits including medical (three plans, PPO or High-Deductible with HSA), dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, voluntary life, spouse and child life insurance, long-term disability, basic life and short-term disability at no cost to associates, wellbeing platform, employee assistance program, 401(k) after 6 months, tuition assistance after 1 year, early access to earnings via PayActiv, paid time off on accrued basis, sick time, holiday pay, and new parent leave. Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all employment decisions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected classification under applicable law. The Company does not discriminate in any employment policies or practices. Accommodations are available on request for candidates during the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Maurices Incorporated