Store Manager Trainee

Company: Harbor Freight Tools
Location: Delaware
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

124112BRPosting Title:Store Manager TraineeJob Description:Our Store Manager Trainees learn to successfully operate and lead within the Harbor Freight Tools environment. In partnership with Field Leadership they manage teams to maximize the financial output, improve productivity and overall performance of various stores through the optimization of talent, operational execution, and delivering a rewarding customer experience. Our Store Manager Trainees solve complex problems using good judgment and business acumen. They are expected to embrace our Mission Statement and Success Drivers for the Store Manager position and model Harbor Freights Core Principles.$61,450 - $88,320 / Salary Responsibilities:Profit Maximization

• Drive sales to exceed financial goals
• Manage payroll and control expenses
• Foster a results-driven store environment
• Successfully execute special events Operational Execution
  • Prioritize workload
  • Validate execution of standard operating procedures
  • Ensure compliance to company policies and procedures
  • A subject matter expert in all operational processes Talent Optimization
    • Acquire high quality talent
    • Training and development
    • Performance management
    • Effectively staff and schedule
    • Create a team atmosphere Customer Experience
      • Ensure a helpful environment
      • Ensure items are in-stock
      • Ensure items are priced right
      • Maintain a neat, clean, and organized store
      • Ensure a consistent and appropriate level of safety, both in staff behavior and in facility maintenanceSuccess Drivers:Drive for Results
        • Uses data to set priorities and translates goals into action plans
        • Consistently pushes self and others for results
        • Manages internal and external communicationsBuilding High Performance Teams:
          • Acquires and retains the right talent
          • Trains, coaches and provides feedback
          • Develops team for growthProblem Solving:
            • Is solution oriented, sees problems as opportunities
            • Looks beyond the obvious and doesnt stop at the first answers
            • Keeps the goal in mind and is not easily deterred Managing and Measuring Work:
              • Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions
              • Sets clear and measurable objectives
              • Monitors process, progress and results and provides effective feedbackManagerial Courage:
                • Does not hold back what needs to be said and is not afraid to take action
                • Provides on-time, direct, complete, and actionable positive and corrective feedback to othersCustomer Focus:
                  • Acts with internal and external customers in mind
                  • Understands and teaches how operational execution directly affects the customer experience
                  • Establishes and maintains relationships with customers and associates through respectful and effective communicationAuto req ID:124112BRState:OHCity:Delaware, OH, United StatesRequirements:Experience:
                    • Minimum of two years of retail management experienceEducation:
                      • Bachelor's/Associates Degree preferred or High School graduate/EquivalentPhysical Requirements:
                        • Ability to intermittently lift, push and/or pull up to 50 pounds.
                        • Requires standing and moving for an entire shift.
                        • Ability to lift, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and/or twist.
                        • Ability to safely climb up and down a ladder.
                        • Ability to become forklift certified and physically able to operate a forklift in accordance with IIPP.
                        • Ability to communicate with customers and associates in person and via email and telephone.Availability:
                          • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, holidays, overnights and weekends as necessary to meet the needs of the business.
                          • Regular attendance is an essential function of the job. Some travel required.Address 1:1770 Columbus PikeAbout Harbor Freight Tools:We're a 45 year-old, $6.5 billion national tool retailer with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We have over 1,300 stores in 48 states across the country and are opening several new locations every week. We offer our customers more than 7,000 tools and accessories, from hand tools and generators to air and power tools, from shop equipment to automotive tools. We provide our customers with the right tool for the right job at the right price, always delivering quality and value.Position Type:Full Time What To Expect: The Harbor Freight Hiring Process: At Harbor Freight, we build careers and we want to get to know more about your skills! After submitting your application, please take our quick, fun and easy gamified assessment and show us your skills in action!
                            • Within 60 minutes after completing your application, you will receive a text and email with a link to the games.
                            • The games should take 3-5 minutes .
                            • You can complete this step at any time from your mobile device or computer. To visit the candidate help center, click here (https://hirevuesupport.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360028433671-How-to-Take-a-Game-Based-Challenge-on-a-Mobile-Device) .

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