What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Manager in Training position at Leslie's Poolmart, Inc.?
DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S:
Leslie’s pool supplies is the “World’s Largest Retailer of Swimming Pool Supplies.” With over 1,000 retail stores in 39 states plus Pro, Service, E-Commerce, Production, and Distribution divisions, there are many career opportunities at Leslie’s. With over 60 years of providing the best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our team members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie’s.
Job Overview:
The General Manager in Training Program (“GMIT”) is designed to infuse the organization with highly qualified college graduates and/or successful management individuals that have an interest in building a career in retail store management. You will be mentored by a tenured General Manager with a proven track record of success. Your Mentor will guide you through your on- the- job training program, which is designed to be completed within 90 days. After successful completion, you will transition into a General Manager role in the district or be an Assistant Manager until a General Manager position becomes available.
Responsibilities:
- Learn overall expectations and procedures of store operations, sales plans, profit margins, payroll, and all controllable expenses. (P&L)
- Assist by conducting water analysis and mechanical repairs
- Aim to increase commercial and residential sales, customer count, etc.
- Provide excellent customer service through personal example and expectation
- Ensure that the team is following all safety protocols
- Assist in identifying new talent to join the team
- Strive to maintain a welcoming store environment
- Assist with merchandising and inventory control
- Have opening and closing store responsibilities that may include the delivery of daily bank deposit
- Communication – Speaks and writes clearly, articulately and diplomatically without being overly verbose or talkative.
- Teamwork – Reaches out to appropriate divisions heads and cooperates with corporate team members to establish an overall collaborative working relationship.
- Flexibility/adaptability – Adjusts quickly to changing priorities. Copes effectively with complexity and change.
Qualifications:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree OR 3 years specialty retail management, or 4 years military experience
- A minimum 20 years of age
- Excellent communication skills and are proficient with computers
- You have the ability to lift 50 lbs.
- Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus
- Ability to relocate after training period to assume a store management role
Pay: $44,574 - $47,590 / base salary
Salary : $44,574 - $47,590
