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Harbor Freight Tools

Store Manager Trainee

Harbor Freight Tools, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States, 29588

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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 Freight’s Core Principles.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $61,450–$88,320 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for a monthly bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 200 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

Respectful schedules during operating hours of 6am - 10pm.

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 maintenance

Success 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 communications

Building High Performance Teams

Acquires and retains the right talent

Trains, coaches and provides feedback

Develops team for growth

Problem Solving

Is solution oriented, sees problems as opportunities

Looks beyond the obvious and doesn’t 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 feedback

Managerial 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 others

Customer 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 communication

Requirements

Minimum of two years of retail management experience

Education

Bachelor's/Associates Degree preferred or High School graduate/Equivalent

Physical 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.

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Retail

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