Store Manager in Training

Company Description As the global leader in health and wellness innovation since 1935, GNC motivates people to reach their goals with the most trusted and exciting selection of products in the industry. What We’re Looking For GNC's Store Manager in Training (SMIT) position is a development focused role that is crafted to prepare an individual to manage their own store. Under the leadership of a Store Manager or District Manager, this hands‑on program will teach you the skills and knowledge needed to successfully operate your own store, drive results, and develop and lead your team. We are seeking a dynamic individual who embodies GNC's “Live Well” philosophy—living strong, living long, and living fit. As a SMIT, you are part of a team that is passionate about helping everyone win. With your understanding of business needs and passion for health and wellness, you find great excitement in offering tailored and innovative solutions to each customer. What You’ll Do Full‑time hourly supervisory position. The SMIT role is a fast track to management, providing work assignments and training opportunities to prepare you for promotion from a SMIT to a Store Manager. As a SMIT you will learn and be expected to lead, coach and support your team to provide exceptional service and guidance to our customers. Actively engage with your leader in training initiatives, projects, and goals to support your path to promotion during the program. Support the total shopping experience, including visual and operational elements, current sales initiatives, and the customer relationship that leads to sales and repeat business (MYGNC Rewards). Achieve and exceed personal sales and productivity goals while helping sales associates realize their sales potential. Build strong teams, demonstrate leadership and managerial skills, such as giving feedback to store associates regarding work performance on an ongoing basis, recruiting, hiring, and performance management. Open, close and operate the retail facility—include cash handling, inventory count and deposits according to GNC procedures. Attend community fairs, conferences, meetings and other public gatherings to promote the organization's mission and initiatives. Selection for the SMIT position does not guarantee promotion into a Store Manager position. At the end of 90 days, performance is assessed to determine eligibility for promotion. Environmental Factors & Working Schedule Must be able to stand or walk up to eight hours a day. Frequent reaching, bending and twisting—below waist and above shoulders. Use repetitive hand‑to‑finger motions and reach with hands and arms. Lift up to twenty pounds frequently, occasionally up to forty pounds; push/pull up to 20 lbs. Ability to climb ladders, reach and bend. Work in temperatures ranging from 50 to 85 degrees, especially in stock rooms. Use of a computer up to 60% of the time. SMITs work five days a week (40 hours) with varying shift requirements based on store type (mall, strip center, downtown). Core duties include nighttime, weekend, lunch hour, and holiday work as specified. Benefits Offerings Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Paid Company Life Insurance, 401(k) with company match, 30% employee merchandise discount on GNC products and 20% discount on third‑party products, Monthly Free Product Offers, Employee Assistance Program. Compensation Benefits Opportunity to earn additional income through GNC's Individual Sales Incentive Plan, employer‑paid life insurance, flex spending accounts, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) with 4% match after one year, paid time off (11 vacation days accrue annually, 5 sick days, 8 holidays), paid parental leave. #J-18808-Ljbffr GNC