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Entry Level Management Trainee

One Way Empire
Okemos, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2027

Entry Level Management Trainee

One Way Empire | Okemos, MI 48864

One Way Empire is hiring an Entry Level Management Trainee to join our growing team in Okemos, MI. This is an entry-level opportunity for a motivated, dependable, and people-oriented individual who wants to develop skills in management, leadership, customer service, sales, retail operations, team development, and business management.

No previous management experience is required. We value candidates who are willing to learn, communicate effectively, work well with others, and take initiative. Candidates with backgrounds in customer service, retail, sales, hospitality, restaurants, cashiering, call centers, or team leadership may have highly transferable skills for this position.

What You'll Do

As an Entry Level Management Trainee, you will receive hands-on training while learning the fundamentals of customer service, sales, retail operations, leadership, and team development.

Responsibilities may include:

  • Provide professional and friendly customer service
  • Communicate with customers and assist with questions or concerns
  • Learn company products, services, procedures, and customer service standards
  • Support daily retail and sales operations
  • Assist with achieving individual and team goals
  • Participate in sales and customer service training
  • Develop strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Learn how to train, coach, and support team members
  • Assist with team organization and daily operations
  • Develop leadership and decision-making skills
  • Learn basic business and performance management practices
  • Take on additional leadership responsibilities as experience develops

What We're Looking For

The ideal Management Trainee is motivated to learn and interested in developing a long-term career in retail management, sales management, customer service, leadership, or business operations.

We're looking for candidates who are:

  • Motivated and goal-oriented
  • Dependable and professional
  • Comfortable interacting with customers
  • Strong verbal communicators
  • Team-oriented and willing to collaborate
  • Organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities
  • Open to coaching and constructive feedback
  • Interested in leadership and professional development
  • Willing to learn new sales and customer service skills
  • Able to maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment

Previous management experience is not required.

Previous Experience That Pairs Well With This Position

You may be a strong fit for our Entry Level Management Trainee position if you have previous experience as a:

  • Customer Service Representative
  • Customer Service Associate
  • Retail Sales Associate
  • Sales Associate
  • Retail Associate
  • Store Associate
  • Cashier
  • Shift Lead
  • Team Lead
  • Assistant Manager
  • Department Lead
  • Front-End Supervisor
  • Call Center Representative
  • Customer Support Representative
  • Inside Sales Representative
  • Account Representative
  • Restaurant Team Member
  • Restaurant Supervisor
  • Server
  • Hospitality Associate
  • Hotel Front Desk Representative
  • Receptionist
  • Front Desk Representative
  • Brand Ambassador
  • Event Representative
  • Membership Representative
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Office Assistant

Experience in retail, sales, customer service, hospitality, restaurants, call centers, front-desk operations, or other customer-facing environments can provide valuable transferable skills for this role.

Students, recent graduates, and candidates looking to transition into a management or leadership career are encouraged to apply.

Training & Career Development

Our Management Trainee program provides hands-on exposure to:

  • Customer service
  • Retail operations
  • Sales
  • Leadership development
  • Team building
  • Employee training
  • Business operations
  • Customer experience
  • Communication
  • Performance management
  • Professional development

As you gain experience and demonstrate your ability to take on additional responsibilities, you may have opportunities to develop into positions with greater leadership and management responsibilities.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Previous work experience is helpful but not required
  • Retail, sales, customer service, hospitality, or leadership experience is a plus
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Professional attitude
  • Reliable and dependable
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Willingness to learn and accept coaching
  • Ability to interact professionally with customers and coworkers

Why Join One Way Empire?

If you're looking for an entry-level management opportunity where you can develop practical experience in customer service, sales, retail, leadership, and business operations, this position provides an opportunity to learn and grow while working alongside an experienced team.

This could be a good fit for someone searching for:

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Location

Okemos, MI 48864

Position

Entry Level Management Trainee

Job Type: Full-time

One Way Empire is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 45.0 per week

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid training
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16 - $20

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