Retail Manager Trainee

Summary: Blain's Farm & Fleet is a family-owned retailer committed to providing a positive work environment and career growth opportunities. The Retail Manager Trainee will undergo hands-on training in all areas of store operations while supporting store management and learning various responsibilities associated with store departments. Responsibilities: - Shadow, learn, assist, and support Store Management with the running of a Blain’s Farm and Fleet store - Learn basics of progressive disciplinary and performance improvements - Communicate with store associates and management - Learn the pillars of the Associate Recognition program (G.R.O.W.) - Fulfill duties of various store level associate positions - Learn, become familiar, and participate within each store department and the responsibilities associated with each - Perform morning walk-throughs of the entire store - Learn store HR processes and learn about the role of the Training Coordinator - Learn and participate in the Pricing Team activities which include, ad prep, ad set, ad take-down, price changes, etc - Learn and participate in store support activities which include merchandise receiving, inventory control, warehouse location, stocking, BOPUS, ecommerce ship-to, etc - Learn and assist with the associate interviewing process Required Qualifications: - Upon completion of the Manager Trainee Program; candidates must be available to relocate (Relocation Assistance Available) - Valid driver's license required Preferred Qualifications: - Retail or customer service experience preferred - Flexibility to work nights & weekends to meet business needs - Ideal candidates will have a passion for providing excellent customer service Required Skills: Retail Experience, Customer Service Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, Ancillary Benefits, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, All major Holidays & Birthday off, Advanced Leadership Training Programs, Associate discount on name brands like Carhartt, Under Armour, STIHL, Milwaukee Tool, DeWalt & much more!, Internal recognition programs that support an engaged workplace, 401(K) with company match