General Manager in Training

SUMMARY

General Managers, as leaders, are responsible for the complete day‐to‐day operation of the store. They are responsible for maximizing store sales and profitability, along with managing expenses while ensuring that the store is optimally stocked and merchandised and that all customers are provided with excellent customer service. A General Manager inspires, influences, and motivates the management team and store associates by focusing on the growth and development of his/her team. As a General Manager in Training, you will learn from the General Manager.

The General Manager in Training is expected to set the example for the rest of the Store Team by demonstrating the core values and mission / vision of the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following (Other duties may be assigned as needed):

Customer Service

Financial Management

Compliance

Inventory Control

Loss Prevention

Merchandising

Associate Development

Communication

Store Appearance

Attendance

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises up to 20 associates in the store, carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with GLA's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Five to seven years related management experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform 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 associate is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, talk and hear. The associate frequently is required to climb ladders and stand and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000