Retail Manager in Training Columbia

Management Trainee

Spinx is searching for the best and the brightest to join our leadership team! Being a Manager at Spinx means living our motto "Making Life Easier" and our core values every day.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off after 6 months 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match/Profit Sharing Weekly $0.25 per gallon fuel discount Holiday Savings Club Health Insurance Dental/Vision Insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship Opportunities

Job Summary

A Management Trainee is responsible for learning all aspects of convenience store and food and beverage operations. He or she under the direction of the supervising General Manager Trainer will learn day-to-day store operations, including food operations, how to maintain a safe environment for employees, customers, vendors, etc. and procedures for recruiting, hiring, scheduling, training, & supervising employees. The Management Trainee will also learn how to promote store profitability, maintaining brand standards, executing marketing programs, expense control, inventory levels & shortage control and adheres to and enforces all company programs, policies, and procedures.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Complete NRE Training and become certified.
• Direct and coordinate staff in providing customer service activities as required by The Spinx Company, Inc. Reviews and acts upon customer requests, complaints and inquiries to ensure quality customer service.
• Learn how to maximize sales and profits within the territory. Also, how to control store expenses, monitor and correct shrinkage problems as outlined in the Inventory Management Plan (IMP) and operate within established budgets.
• While training will assist in the Coaching of Associates and Secondary Management Personnel within the store to ensure compliance with Merchandising, Pricing, Food Service and Administrative requirements established by The Spinx Company, Inc.
• Leads by positive example and demonstrates current ability and knowledge of all store functions, including all point-of-sale related equipment, reporting, food prep, cleaning, stocking, etc.
• Responsible/accountable for the facility, its overall physical image, food quality, maintenance, equipment, safe environment, inventory, cash & cash equivalencies.
• Follows the proper flow of communication as outlined in the Store Operations Communication Guideline (When to Communicate)
• Performance for this role is measured with direct reference to responsibilities indicated above and their corresponding metrics.

Living our Core Values is an essential part of each and every job

• Customer Focus Our customers come first, and they are our partners in creating value. We are dedicated to satisfying the needs of our customers in a friendly, timely and safe manner. We believe that we can truly make life easier for our customers.
• Teamwork We work together to meet our goals and, in the process, create a work environment that is fast, friendly, and fun. We are supportive of each team member and treat one another with respect, valuing each other's talents and contributions. Our competitive strength is and always will be our people.
• Committed to Quality - We are committed to the highest level of quality and shared responsibility in everything we do. You should perform all duties in a safe manner, following safety policies and procedures.
• Accountability - We accept our individual and team commitments, and we do our best to meet them. If we make a mistake, we take responsibility for our actions and accept the consequences. We do what we say we are going to do.
• Passionate We show pride, enthusiasm, and determination in everything that we do. Our positive and optimistic attitude is contagious within our team and with our customers. Passion is the fuel that drives our company to success!
• Community Centric - We are committed to giving back to the communities we serve, and children are at the center of our giving mission. We foster opportunities to engage as a community partner and use our company resources to help make our communities a better place to work, live, and play.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for direction of Store Associates and Secondary Management personnel. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, resolving problems and documenting accordingly.

Qualification Requirements: Required to work 50 hours per week. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Four-year college or university degree or a minimum of two years related retail management experience and/or training; or equivalent combination or education and experience.

Language Skills: Effectively present information to Customers, Associates and Management. Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from associates, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with and apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral, diagram or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid in-state Driver's License with required auto insurance, acceptable motor vehicle report, and maintains National Registry Examination Certification achieved within 3 examination attempts. Failure to achieve certification after 3 attempts will result in dissolution of position.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions for this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle; or feel objects use tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is frequently to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions fumes or airborne particles, and extreme cold. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high