Manager In Training-maurices

Manager In Training-mauricesAs a hometown specialty retailer, maurices is deeply committed to bringing affordable, versatile, and flattering fashion to small towns across North America. We inspire women of all ages to look and feel their best - just as they are. With 900+ stores, we've earned our reputation as a leader in hometown fashion. The true secret to our success is deeply rooted in our commitment to our values.Position OverviewThe Manager In Training (MIT) works with store manager and store teams in achieving sales goals, driving a customer focused environment, managing talent and performance, and executing 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 that prepares them for a Store Manager Position at maurices. The MIT must actively participate in all training modules and activities while also fulfilling a managerial role on the team.ResponsibilitiesThe MIT supports the store manager in all Store Manager Job Responsibilities including:Customer Obsession: Drives and achieves a customer focused store environment.Driving Sales: Manages sales goals by analyzing store performance using historical reports and adjusting plans and priorities as necessary for achievement of goals.Talent Management: Makes quality hiring decisions and nurtures talent through strong networks in store community.Operational Execution: Maintains an operationally sound store as measured through opportunity audits.RequirementsHigh 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 RequirementsWork 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 throughout the store weighing up to 50 pounds.Location: Store 0249-Gallatin Valley Mall-maurices-Bozeman, MT 59715 Position Type: Regular/Full timeBenefits Overview: https://www.maurices.com/benefitsEqual 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. 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.