Store Manager Trainee

Company: Harbor Freight Tools
Location: NIAGARA FALLS
Posted on: June 12, 2021

Job 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 Freight’s Core Principles. Responsibilities: Profit MaximizationDrive sales to exceed financial goals Manage payroll and control expenses Foster a results-driven store environment Successfully execute special events

Operational ExecutionPrioritize 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 ResultsUses 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

Experience: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.

Keywords: Harbor Freight Tools, Niagara Falls , Store Manager Trainee, Other , NIAGARA FALLS, New York