Manager in Training

Brand Overview At maurices, we’re all about feel‑good fashion for real life, offering affordable styles that transition from workday to weekend, inclusive of sizes 0–24. We supply versatile denim, dresses, tops, and more to customers across North America. 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 that prepares them for a Store Manager position within 3–6 months and is expected to relocate to a new or existing store. 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 and adjusting plans and priorities. Assesses performance of store team. Manages payroll hours to satisfy business needs and sustain profitability. Assesses visual needs and directs implementation of promotional changes for immediate and long‑term sales. Prepares schedules to maximize sales. Directs team to use sales‑driving programs such as associate ordering system and outreach in the community. Talent Management Makes quality hiring decisions and nurtures talent through strong networks in the store community. Develops successors and talent pools for all store positions. Provides current, direct, complete, and actionable feedback. Grows and develops talent using company programs such as orientation, customer service training, and the MBA program. Accurately appraises strengths and weaknesses of associates and coaches accordingly. Creates a fun and rewarding working climate. Operational Execution Maintains an operationally sound store through opportunity audits. Minimizes inventory loss by directing team to use security equipment and maintain cleanliness. Ensures execution of company direction (POS, Visual, HR, Operations, etc.) and uses resources appropriately. Enforces and follows all maurices policies and procedures, responding to violations and using HR resources as per guidelines. Requirements High School degree or GED required; 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 perseverance 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 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 2044 – The Plaza at Rockwall, maurices – Rockwall, TX 75087 Position Type Regular / Full time Benefits Overview The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical plans (PPO or high‑deductible with Health Savings Account), dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, voluntary life, spousal and child life insurance, long‑term disability, basic life insurance and short‑term disability at no cost, a Wellbeing platform with Personify Health, an Employee Assistance Program, a 401(k) with immediate vesting Safe Harbor match after 6 months, tuition assistance after 1 year, and early access to earnings via PayActiv. Paid time off is earned on an accrued basis; sick time is awarded annually. Holiday pay includes New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and two weeks of New Parent Leave. Flexible scheduling is available to support work–life balance. 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, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business. The Company welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the application process. Note to Applicants: Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company unless designated smoking areas have been established by a particular location in accordance with applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr