What are the responsibilities and job description for the Store Manager in Training position at Atwood Distributing?
El Dorado, AR
Atwoods Ranch and Home Goods
Job title: Manager in Training
Location: Various Locations
Reporting to: DM/SM
Department: Store Ops
Travel Required (of days/wk.):
Position Type (FT, PT): FT
Job Description:
The Atwoods Manager in Training (MIT) Program is a hands-on leadership development track designed to prepare you for a future role as an Assistant Manager or Store Manager. This structured program lasts 5 weeks or longer, depending on individual learning pace and operational needs. MITs will rotate through a minimum of three (3) Atwoods store locations, gaining experience with different teams, customer bases, and operational environments.
- Lead and support a store team in alignment with “ONE TEAM ONE DIRECTION” directives.
- Build and maintain an environment that reflects the ATWOODS WAY.
- Execute merchandising standards to drive sales and consistency.
Learn to build your team through the company direction for recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, training, task management, mentoring, coaching, and annual reviews.
- Support safety, security, housekeeping, and facility maintenance.
- Participate in opening and closing procedures.
- Use company systems including inventory, POS, and reporting.
- Review operational reports including P&Ls and merchandise performance.
- Execute price changes, signage, and marketing programs.
- Model professionalism, attendance, and communication.
- Follow company policies and employee handbook guidelines.
- Complete 5 week training course successfully.
Be a team player and assist others within the company as needed with a positive attitude
Communicate in a professional and respectful manners to both internal and external partners
Follow the employee handbook guidelines
Note: Job duties listed above may be changed as the business needs dictates. Teamwork and being flexible to take on new challenges and potentially relinquishing past responsibilities may be required.
Qualifications and educational requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and/or relative experience preferred.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in retail management preferred.
Preferred Skills:
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook (email)
Typing emails, letters and drafting pertinent business plans as necessary
Review reports such as P & L’s, sales/margin reports, merchandise reports, etc.
Program Completion: Upon successful completion of the MIT program, candidates may be placed into a Store Manager role depending on performance and openings.